Hawks vs. Lakers Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – December 6

Published 6:16 am Friday, December 6, 2024

The Atlanta Hawks (12-11) are favored (-4.5) to build on a five-game winning streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers (12-10) at 7:30 PM ET on Friday, December 6, 2024 at State Farm Arena. The matchup airs 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 118 – Lakers 113

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Spread & Total Prediction for Hawks vs. Lakers

  • Pick ATS: Lakers (+ 4.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Hawks (-4.2)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (231.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 231.1
  • The Hawks’ .435 ATS win percentage (10-13-0 ATS Record) is higher than the Lakers’ .364 mark (8-14-0 ATS Record) in 2024-25.
  • As a 4.5-point underdog or more in 2024-25, Los Angeles is 1-3 against the spread compared to the 2-6 ATS record Atlanta puts up as a 4.5-point favorite.
  • Los Angeles and its opponents have exceeded the total 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 favorite this season, the Hawks are 5-6, while the Lakers are 1-7 as moneyline underdogs.

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Hawks Performance Insights

  • The Hawks’ defense ranks fourth-worst in the NBA with 118.4 points allowed per contest, but their offense has played better, averaging 116.6 points per game (eighth-ranked in league).
  • Atlanta ranks fifth-best in the NBA by averaging 45.9 rebounds per game. In terms of rebounds allowed, it ranks 20th in the league (44.6 allowed per contest).
  • The Hawks have been racking up assists in 2024-25, ranking third-best in the NBA with 29.7 assists per contest.
  • With 16.0 forced turnovers per game, Atlanta is fourth-best in the league. It ranks 25th in the league by committing 15.6 turnovers per contest.
  • With 12.3 threes per game, the Hawks rank 19th in the NBA. They sport a 34.2% shooting percentage from three-point land, which ranks 21st in the league.

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Lakers Performance Insights

  • On offense the Lakers are the 17th-ranked squad in the league (111.5 points per game). On defense they are 22nd (115.7 points allowed per game).
  • Los Angeles is the fourth-worst team in the league in rebounds per game (40.3) and 16th in rebounds allowed (44.0).
  • The Lakers are 12th in the league in assists (26.5 per game) in 2024-25.
  • In terms of turnovers, Los Angeles is sixth in the NBA in committing them (12.6 per game). It is 20th in forcing them (13.5 per game).
  • Beyond the arc, the Lakers are fifth-worst in the league in 3-pointers made per game (11.5). They are ranked 20th in 3-point percentage at 34.5%.

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