Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction: the Lakers are far from a top defensive team

Prediction for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks match will occur on January 4. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Los Angeles Lakers

Yesterday, the Lakers played at home against Portland and came away with a 114:106 victory. J.J. Redick's team made 13 three-pointers to their opponents' nine, had 30 assists to 13 turnovers, and outrebounded the Trail Blazers 43:42. LeBron James finished with 38 points and 8 assists. At the same time, Anthony Davis sat out the game, presumably to prepare for the game against Atlanta.

The Lakers have won three of their last four games and seven of their last ten. The Californian side has picked up momentum and is very much in the hunt for a playoff spot.

Atlanta Hawks

The Hawks were also in the top six of the Eastern Conference recently but have now fallen out. Quin Snyder's side has 18 wins in 34 games and is 0.5 out of the playoffs. It should also be noted that Atlanta's main problem, and the one that will ultimately prevent them from succeeding this season, is its defensive play. The Hawks allow an average of 119.4 points per game, ranking them 27th in the league.

Atlanta's last game was two nights ago on the road against Denver. The Hawks looked good on the offensive end but again allowed their opponents to score many points, losing 120:139.

Expert Betting Tips

Atlanta has the fourth-best defense this season, but the Lakers are far from a top defensive team. The over-under for this game has been broken in the last seven meetings between these teams. Therefore, the apparent bet here is on a TO score, with each opponent's totals likely broken.