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

Published 10:18 pm Thursday, December 5, 2024

The Atlanta Hawks (12-11) are favored (-3.5) to extend a five-game win 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 game 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 117 – Lakers 114

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Spread & Total Prediction for Hawks vs. Lakers

  • Pick ATS: Hawks (- 3.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Hawks (-3.8)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (231.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 231.1
  • The Hawks (10-13-0 ATS) have covered the spread 43.5% of the time, 7.1% more often than the Lakers (8-14-0) this season.
  • As a 3.5-point favorite or more in 2024-25, Atlanta is 2-6 against the spread compared to the 1-4 ATS record Los Angeles racks up as a 3.5-point underdog.
  • Atlanta and its opponents have eclipsed the over/under 65.2% of the time this season (15 out of 23). That’s more often than Los Angeles and its opponents have (10 out of 22).
  • The Hawks have a .455 winning percentage as a moneyline favorite (5-6) this season while the Lakers have a .125 winning percentage as a moneyline underdog (1-7).

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Hawks Performance Insights

  • The Hawks’ defense ranks fourth-worst in the NBA with 118.4 points allowed per game, but their offense has provided a lift, putting up 116.6 points per game (eighth-ranked in league).
  • Atlanta ranks fifth-best in the NBA by pulling down 45.9 rebounds per game. In terms of rebounds allowed, it ranks 21st in the league (44.6 allowed per contest).
  • The Hawks have been piling up assists in 2024-25, ranking fourth-best in the NBA with 29.7 dimes per contest.
  • Atlanta is averaging 15.6 turnovers per game this season (25th-ranked in NBA), and it has forced 16 turnovers per contest (fourth-best).
  • The Hawks are 19th in the NBA with 12.3 three-pointers per game so far this season. Meanwhile, they rank 21st with a 34.2% shooting percentage from three-point land.

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Lakers Performance Insights

  • On offense the Lakers are the 17th-ranked team in the NBA (111.5 points per game). On defense they are 22nd (115.7 points allowed per game).
  • On the boards, Los Angeles is fourth-worst in the NBA in rebounds (40.3 per game). It is 16th in rebounds conceded (44 per game).
  • At 26.5 assists per game, the Lakers are 12th in the NBA.
  • Los Angeles is sixth in the league in turnovers per game (12.6) and 19th in turnovers forced (13.5).
  • Beyond the arc, the Lakers are fourth-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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