The'Los Angeles Lakers'(14-21) and'Atlanta Hawks'(17-18) meet Friday at State Farm Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Hawks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Lakers failed to cover the spread as 8.5-point underdogs in a 112-98 loss at the Miami Heat Wednesday. Los Angeles was outscored 31-2 in points off turnovers and dropped to 1-6 against the spread (ATS) in its last 7 games.
The Lakers are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. teams with a winning record at home.
The Hawks covered as 7-point home underdogs in a 108-107 loss vs. the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday. G Dejounte Murray finished with 24 points and 8 assists — both team-highs — in the absence of 2-time All-Star G Trae Young (calf contusion) who is expected to return Friday.