Hawks vs Lakers Picks and Prediction – 1/4/2025

The Atlanta Hawks look to bounce back from a loss with a victory on the road Friday when visiting the Los Angeles Lakers. Atlanta is 17-14 and second in the Southeast division, one game behind the first-place Orlando Magic. Atlanta was defeated by the Denver Nuggets 132-120 on Wednesday night, snapping a four-game winning streak for the Hawks. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Trae Young leads Atlanta in scoring and assists, averaging 22.0 points and 12.1 assists per game. Jalen Johnson is the leading rebounder, averaging 10.2 per game. DeAndre Hunter is second in scoring, averaging 20.6 points per game, and is one of seven players for Atlanta averaging double figures in scoring. Atlanta scores an average of 117.8 points per game.

The Los Angeles Lakers complete a back-to-back on Friday when hosting the Atlanta Hawks after playing at home on Thursday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Los Angeles is 18-14 and second in the Pacific Division, a half-game behind the first-place LA Clippers. Los Angeles was defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-110 on New Year's Day, snapping a two-game winning streak for the Lakers

Anthony Davis leads Los Angeles in scoring and rebounding, averaging 26.1 points and 11.6 rebounds per game. LeBron James is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 23.4 points and 8.9 assists per game. Los Angeles has six players averaging double figures in scoring. The Lakers score an average of 111.9 points per game, shooting 47.3% overall and 35.0% from 3-point territory.

The Los Angeles Lakers will pick up the victory at home on Friday when hosting Atlanta and completing a back-to-back but the play here is OVER. The OVER has cashed in five of Atlanta’s last seven, four of the Lakers' last five, and each of Los Angeles’ last seven during January. Los Angeles is only 20th in points allowed at 114.3 points per game and Atlanta is 7th at 119.4 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Lakers win but our best play is OVER 128-122.