Expect a fast-paced game when the Atlanta Hawks (3-9), 11.5-point underdogs, visit Los Angeles to play the Lakers (6-6). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 241 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Southeast at 9:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 11, 2018.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers ATS Odds
The Lakers will look to maintain momentum after topping the Sacramento Kings in their last game, 101-86, as 6-point underdogs. The Hawks, meanwhile, were defeated by the Detroit Pistons, 124-109, and were not able to cover as 5-point underdogs. The Los Angeles game finished 52 points under the projected point total of 239, while the Atlanta game finished 6 points over the projected point total of 227.
Los Angeles played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.6 (better than their season average of 12.9) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.5 (above their season average of 22.1). Sacramento put up marks of 15.9 and 23.6, respectively, for those same stats. Atlanta, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (30-40; 75.0 percent). Los Angeles was lifted by LeBron James, who contributed 25 points and seven rebounds. Jeremy Lin, meanwhile led the way for Atlanta, contributing 19 points.
The Lakers dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last matchup, Los Angeles won 123-104. The Lakers’ 23.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Hawks, who had a rate of 14.0. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Oddsmakers are known to place the total low when the Hawks are involved, as seven of their 12 games have finished over the O/U total. Atlanta heads into the contest with records of 3-9 straight up (SU) and 4-8 against the spread (ATS).
Games including the Lakers have a slight tendency to go over the O/U total (54.5 percent). Moreover, Los Angeles is 6-6 SU and 3-8 ATS.
There could be plenty of transition action in this contest that features two of the league’s more fast-breaking teams. Los Angeles currently ranks first in possessions per game (108.2) and Atlanta is second (108.0).
Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Lakers, ATS Winner – Lakers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Hawks rank sixth in blocks per game (6.1) while the Lakers rank 18th in blocks allowed per game (5.6).
- Los Angeles averages 22.9 fast break points per game, which ranks first in the league. Atlanta ranks 29th in fast break points allowed per game (17.7).
- The Lakers average 25.9 assists per game, which ranks fifth in the NBA. The Hawks rank 24th in assists allowed per game (26.6).
- Atlanta ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (35.2) while Los Angeles ranks 20th (29.8).
- Los Angeles ranks 13th in second chance points per game (14.2) while Atlanta ranks 27th in second chance points allowed per game (16.9).
- The Lakers rank fourth in steals per game (8.8) while the Hawks rank 26th in steals allowed per game (9.5).
- The Hawks rank 10th in points allowed in the paint per game (46.2) while the Lakers rank 26th (55.2).
- Los Angeles averages 45.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 12th in the league. Atlanta ranks 20th in rebounds allowed per game (47.8).
- Los Angeles averages 19.9 points off turnovers per game, which ranks seventh in the NBA. Atlanta ranks 28th in points off turnovers allowed per game (23.7).
- Atlanta is 0-1 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Los Angeles is 1-0.
- In games where they reach 100 points, the Lakers are 6-6 and the Hawks are 3-7.
- Los Angeles is 1-5 ATS at home, while Atlanta is 2-4 ATS on the road.
- The Hawks have 4 overs and 2 unders in 6 road games.
- The Lakers have 3 overs and 3 unders in 6 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Hawks are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Lakers are 1-4.
- In their last five games, Atlanta has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Los Angeles has 4 unders and 1 over.
- The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.4, up from 9.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lakers have scored an average of 110.0 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 108.0 points per game (8.3 below their season average).