Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Lakers Betting Prediction 11/17/19

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The Atlanta Hawks (4-8) will travel to the Staples Center to go head-to-head against the Los Angeles Lakers (10-2). The Lakers opened as 13.5-point favorites. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 218 points and it begins at 9:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 17, 2019.

Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Lakers ATS Odds

Neither team was able to cover in their last outing. The Lakers (10.5-point favorites) defeated the Sacramento Kings, 99-97, while the Hawks (8-point underdogs) fell to the Los Angeles Clippers, 150-101. The Los Angeles game finished 18 points under the projected point total of 214, while the Atlanta game went 21.5 points over the projected point total of 229.5.

The Lakers made 20 of their 22 free throws (90.9 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (12.5 vs. 16.5). Atlanta, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (15.2 vs. 14.9). Los Angeles received a boost from LeBron James, who had 29 points and 11 assists. Trae Young, meanwhile led the way for Atlanta, putting up 20 points, six assists and five rebounds.

This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last game, the Hawks won 117-113. Atlanta did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (21-26; 80.8 percent). Los Angeles, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (19.6 vs. 15.0). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Games involving the Hawks have a tendency to finish under the total (63.6 percent). Atlanta holds records of 4-8 straight up (SU) and 5-6 against the spread (ATS).

Much like Atlanta, games involving the Lakers also tend to finish under the projected point total (58.3 percent). Further, Los Angeles is 10-2 SU and 8-4 ATS.

From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Los Angeles should have a considerable edge. The Lakers defense ranks fourth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.485), while the Atlanta offense is ranked 23rd in effective field goal percentage (0.507). Also, the Hawks rank 30th in turnover percentage (16.8 percent), while the Lakers rank fifth in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.9 percent).

Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick

Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Lakers, ATS Winner – Lakers, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Lakers rank second in points allowed in the paint per game (42.8) while the Hawks rank eighth (45.7).
  • Los Angeles ranks first in blocks allowed per game (3.7) while Atlanta ranks 26th (7.5).
  • The Lakers rank fourth in assists per game (26.5) while the Hawks rank 18th (23.2).
  • Los Angeles scores 18.4 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. Atlanta ranks 23rd in points off turnovers allowed (20.4 per game).
  • Atlanta ranks 19th in fast break points allowed per game (14.3) while Los Angeles ranks 27th (17.3).
  • The Lakers rank 10th in steals per game (8.2) while the Hawks rank 27th in steals allowed per game (9.1).
  • The Hawks rank 17th in three pointers attempted per game (31.6) while the Lakers rank 27th (29.1).
  • Los Angeles averages 46.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 10th in the league. Atlanta ranks 11th in rebounds allowed per game (44.8).
  • Los Angeles averages 14.8 second chance points per game, which ranks fifth in the NBA. Atlanta ranks 19th in second chance points allowed per game (14.1).
  • Los Angeles is 6-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Atlanta is 1-0.
  • The Lakers are 7-2 when they score more than 100 points, while the Hawks are 4-5.
  • Los Angeles is 5-2 ATS at home, while Atlanta is 2-3 ATS on the road.
  • Of the Hawks’ 5 road games, they have 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • The Lakers have 5 unders and 2 overs in 7 home games.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Lakers are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Hawks are 1-4.
  • In their last five games, Los Angeles has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Atlanta has 4 overs and 1 under.
  • During their last five games, the Lakers have scored an average of 108.2 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 99.8 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
  • The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.8, up from 8.4 for the season.