Los Angeles Lakers (5-2) at Atlanta Hawks (3-4): prediction and pick

Atlanta Hawks are slight favorites in what looks like a close game at 52% to win. Atlanta Hawks come in cold, 1-4 in their last 5. Atlanta Hawks have 3 players listed out or doubtful, and Los Angeles Lakers have 2 players listed out or doubtful. Check the final injury report before betting. With a game this close, the moneyline on the underdog (Los Angeles Lakers) is often where the value is, if anywhere.

Fair odds: Los Angeles Lakers +109, Atlanta Hawks -109. Built from ESPN's matchup model.

• Atlanta Hawks: 1-4 in the last 5 (L W L L L, most recent first)
• Los Angeles Lakers: 3-2 in the last 5 (W L W L W, most recent first)

Atlanta Hawks: Kingston Flemings (Suspension), Jalen Johnson (Day-To-Day), Jock Landale (Out), Mouhamed Gueye (Out), Henri Veesaar (Out)

Los Angeles Lakers: Ziaire Williams (Out), Adou Thiero (Out)

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