Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction: Moneyline, Props & SGP (Nov 9)
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction: Moneyline, Props & SGP (Nov 9)

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Moneyline PickLos Angeles Lakers (-106)
Player PropLuka Doncic Under 7.5 Assists (-134)
Same Game Parlay (Bet Builder)Over 236.5 Points + Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 20.5 Points + Austin Reaves Under 2.5 Three-Pointers (+400)
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Main Match Info

Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Moneyline Prediction

The Lakers are coming off a 121-116 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. That victory extended their winning streak to five games, bringing their record over the last 10 contests to 8-2. They earned that win without star guard Luka Doncic (back). Los Angeles ranks first in the NBA in field goal percentage (50.5%) and seventh in net rating (7.5).

The Hawks have been among the Eastern Conference’s best teams. They’re coming off a 124-121 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. They appear to have put behind them a stretch in which they won just once in five games between October 24 and 31. Offence has been the Hawks’ calling card in volume, but their efficiency lags, with a true shooting percentage of 56.0% that ranks just 22nd.

Both teams have been scoring freely, but the Lakers have been more efficient. Even though they’re playing the second game of a back-to-back, Doncic’s expected return and Los Angeles’ superior net rating (7.5 to Atlanta’s 3.1) support the Lakers as the favourites.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Player Prop

Although Doncic missed Sunday’s game with a back issue, he’s expected to be available without restrictions on Monday. While no NBA player has a higher usage rate than Doncic (39.8%), he hasn’t been much of a passing-first guard.

Doncic is averaging 7.7 assists per game this season, so he would appear to have a reasonable chance of clearing the 7.5-assist line. However, he has finished below that mark in four of his last five outings. With the Hawks likely to assign elite defender Dyson Daniels to guard Doncic, I’m backing the under on this prop.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Same Game Parlay

I’m backing the over on the game total because this matchup features the league’s best offensive rating (Lakers, 121.7) against a Hawks team that ranks 11th in that regard (114.7). Los Angeles is averaging a league-high 121.9 points per game, and the Hawks are fourth at 118.6.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker looks a strong bet to go over 20.5 points. He’s scored at least 20 points in four straight games and cleared 20.5 in three of them. He has also surpassed this line in six of his 11 appearances this season and is averaging a career-high 22.1 points per game.

Austin Reaves rounds out the ticket. Even though he went 4-for-6 from beyond the arc in Sunday’s win over Detroit, he has made two or fewer threes in five of his previous six outings when sharing the backcourt with Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Team News

Los Angeles Lakers Team News

The Lakers were without Doncic in Sunday’s win over the Pistons because of a back issue, but his absence was precautionary. The star guard is widely expected to be available Monday. Los Angeles has also listed Quentin Grimes as questionable with a finger injury. Even if cleared to play, he’s likely to remain a backup option in the backcourt.

This will be the second back of a back-to-back road set for the Lakers following Sunday’s matchup in Detroit. It’s also the third of their last four games on the road, with two more away outings scheduled before they return home.

Atlanta Hawks Team News

The Hawks are short on depth because of several absences, although none of the players ruled out has a major role in the rotation. The list includes Asa Newell (toe), Keshon Gilbert (knee), Mouhamed Gueye (foot), and Henri Veesaar (knee). The only questionable player is Jock Landale (hip), but he’s a backup centre at best.

This will be the Hawks’ third consecutive home game, and they have won the previous two. They last played on Saturday, giving them one day of rest before this matchup.

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