The Los Angeles Lakers (9-2) and Atlanta Hawks (7-4) meet Monday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Tied 1-1 with each team winning at home
The Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons 121-116 Sunday, covering as an 8.5-point road underdog with the Over (216.5) hitting. Los Angeles, without Luka Doncic, was led by G Austin Reaves, who tallied 43 points on 14 for 27 shooting. The Lakers have been on fire, winning 5 straight and covering in each. They are 8-3 against the spread (ATS).
The Hawks beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-121 Saturday, but failed to cover as a 6.5-point home favorite
as the Over (227.5) cashed. F Jalen Johnson scored a team-high 30 points and dished out 6 assists. Atlanta, which scored at least 120 points for the third straight game, has ripped off 4 straight wins, but is just 1-3 ATS in those contests. It is 4-7 ATS on the season.
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Lakers at Hawks odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Lakers +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Hawks -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +1.5 (-110) | Hawks -1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 236.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Lakers at Hawks key injuries
Lakers
(Not yet submitted -- below was for Sunday's game)
- G Luke Doncic (back) questionable
Hawks
- C Jock Landale (hip) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Lakers at Hawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 124, Lakers 120
Moneyline
PASS.
No interest; the Hawks (-120) are the play here, but they're better taken on the spread given the slightly better odds.
Against the spread
BET HAWKS -1.5 (-110).
The Hawks have been on a tear, winning 4 straight games with 2 of those coming on the road. They've been impressive in games with a narrow spread as well, going 4-2 ATS when the spread closes at 2.5 points or fewer.
The Lakers' defense has been atrocious, and that's cause for concern. They've allowed at least 116 points in 4 of their last 5 games. With the league's most efficient offense, they've used that to propel them in most games, but the Hawks should have the defensive-minded guards to limit Doncic and Reaves.
Back the red-hot home team and take HAWKS -1.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 236.5 (-115).
The Lakers have the No. 1 offense in the NBA (121.9 per game), and the Hawks play at the second-fastest pace in the league. This game should be played at a high tempo, which, in turn, should help these teams score in bunches. The Lakers are 4-1 O/U in their last 5 outings, while the Hawks have gone Over in 2 straight games.
Best prop bet
Hawks G LUGUENTZ DORT OVER 7.5 POINTS (-115).
Against Doncic and Reaves, Dort should see ample run in this one. He's scored over this total in 3 of his last 5 games and has had at least 6 attempts from deep in 4 of his last 5 contests. Expect him to be heavily involved Monday night.
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