The Atlanta Hawks (12-11) will attempt to extend a five-game winning streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers (12-10) on Friday, December 6, 2024 at State Farm Arena as just 2.5-point favorites. The game airs at 7:30 PM ET on SportsNet LA and FDSSE.

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Hawks vs. Lakers Game Info & Odds

• Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: SportsNet LA and FDSSE
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Venue: State Farm Arena

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Hawks vs. Lakers Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Hawks 117 – Lakers 114

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Spread & Total Prediction for Hawks vs. Lakers

• Pick ATS: Hawks (- 2.5)
• Computer Predicted Spread: Hawks (-3.8)
• Pick OU:

  Under (233.5)
  

• Computer Predicted Total: 231.1

• The Hawks have a 10-13-0 ATS record this season compared to the 8-14-0 mark of the Lakers.
• Atlanta covers the spread when it is a 2.5-point favorite or more 18.2% of the time. That’s more often than Los Angeles covers as an underdog of 2.5 or more (14.3%).
• Los Angeles and its opponents have exceeded the over/under 45.5% of the time this season (10 out of 22). That’s less often than Atlanta and its opponents have (15 out of 23).
• As a moneyline underdog this season, the Lakers are 1-7, while the Hawks are 5-6 as moneyline favorites.

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Hawks Performance Insights

• The Hawks rank eighth in the NBA with 116.6 points per game, but their defense has struggled, giving up 118.4 points per game (fourth-worst in league).
• Atlanta ranks fifth-best in the NBA by averaging 45.9 boards per game. In terms of rebounds allowed, it ranks 21st in the league (44.6 allowed per contest).
• The Hawks have been racking up assists in 2024-25, ranking fourth-best in the NBA with 29.7 assists per game.
• With 16 forced turnovers per game, Atlanta ranks fourth-best in the league. It ranks 25th in the league by committing 15.6 turnovers per contest.
• This season, the Hawks are sinking 12.3 three-pointers per game (19th-ranked in NBA) and are shooting 34.2% (22nd-ranked) from beyond the arc.

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Lakers Performance Insights

• The Lakers put up 111.5 points per game and give up 115.7, making them 17th in the NBA offensively and 22nd defensively.
• Los Angeles is the fourth-worst squad in the league in rebounds per game (40.3) and 16th in rebounds allowed (44).
• At 26.5 assists per game, the Lakers are 12th in the league.
• In 2024-25, Los Angeles is seventh in the NBA in turnovers committed (12.6 per game) and 19th in turnovers forced (13.5).
• Beyond the arc, the Lakers are fourth-worst in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (11.5). They are ranked 19th in 3-point percentage at 34.5%.

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