Lakers vs. Hawks: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 18, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 18, 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers (36-32) host the Atlanta Hawks (30-37) at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, March 18, 2024. The contest starts at 10:30 PM ET and airs on SN-LA. The Lakers are 9-point favorites in the game, the second matchup between the teams this season. A 225-point over/under has been set in the matchup.

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Lakers vs. Hawks Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Lakers -9 225

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Injury Report as of March 18

Lakers: Gabe Vincent: Out (Knee), Colin Castleton: Out (Wrist), Christian Wood: Out (Knee), Jarred Vanderbilt: Out (Foot), Cameron Reddish: Out (Ankle), Anthony Davis: Questionable (Eye)

Hawks: Trae Young: Out (Hand), Saddiq Bey: Out (Acl), Onyeka Okongwu: Out (Toe), AJ Griffin: Out (Ankle), Mouhamed Gueye: Out (Elbow), Kobe Bufkin: Out (Toe)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Hawks (+9)
Total Pick Over (225)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Lakers vs. Hawks Stat Rankings

Lakers Avg. (Rank) Hawks Avg. (Rank)
117.2 (10th) Points Scored 119.3 (5th)
117.8 (23rd) Points Allowed 120.8 (28th)
42.5 (22nd) Rebounds 44.9 (6th)
8.1 (30th) Off. Rebounds 12.9 (1st)
11.6 (26th) 3pt Made 13.7 (6th)
28.5 (7th) Assists 26.2 (19th)
13.1 (20th) Turnovers 12.6 (14th)

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Lakers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
LeBron James 59 25.5 7.2 8.1 1.3 0.6 2.2
Anthony Davis 64 24.5 12.3 3.6 1.2 2.4 0.3
D’Angelo Russell 63 17.9 3 6.3 0.8 0.5 2.8
Austin Reaves 68 15.9 4.1 5.5 0.9 0.2 1.9
Rui Hachimura 54 12.7 3.7 1.1 0.7 0.3 1.3

Hawks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Dejounte Murray 64 22.3 5.2 5.9 1.3 0.3 2.5
Bogdan Bogdanovic 64 16.5 3.4 3 1.3 0.3 3.1
Jalen Johnson 50 15.9 8.6 3.5 1.2 0.9 1.3
De’Andre Hunter 43 15.6 3.7 1.3 0.7 0.3 2
Clint Capela 59 11.3 10.6 1.1 0.5 1.5 0

Betting Trends

  • The Lakers’ record against the spread is 30-38-0.
  • Los Angeles’ ATS record as 9-point favorites or more is 4-3.
  • There have been 37 Lakers games (out of 68) that went over the total this season.
  • Los Angeles and its opponent have broken the 225-point mark 48 times this year.
  • The point total average for Lakers games this season is 235.0, 10.0 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Hawks have 23 wins in 67 games against the spread this season.
  • Atlanta has covered the spread every time (2-0) as a 9-point underdog or more this year.
  • This season, 33 of the Hawks’ 67 games have hit the over.
  • Atlanta’s games have finished with over 225 points scored 51 times this year.
  • This season, Hawks games have resulted in an average scoring total of 240.1, which is 15.1 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

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