The Los Angeles Lakers (9-2) and Atlanta Hawks (7-4) will clash in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The game will broadcast live on Spectrum SportsNet.
The Hawks are 1.5-point favorites over the Lakers on the spread, with the over/under set at 236.5 total points. The Hawks are -117 moneyline favorites to win outright, while the Lakers are listed as -102 underdogs to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Lakers vs. Hawks predictions and NBA picks for Monday, November 9.
Lakers vs Hawks Prediction
- Lakers vs Hawks pick: Luka Doncic Over 34.5 Points (-105)
My Lakers vs. Hawks best bet is Luka Doncic to score over 34.5 points, with the best price currently available at FanDuel. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
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Lakers vs Hawks Odds
- Lakers vs Hawks spread: Hawks -1.5 (-110), Lakers +1.5 (-110)
- Lakers vs Hawks over/under: 236.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Lakers vs Hawks moneyline: Lakers -102, Hawks -117
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The Los Angeles Lakers are playing their second game in as many days tonight as they prepare to take on the Atlanta Hawks.
While the back-to-back schedule spot is certainly a notable factor in the overall game environment, the most critical news for this matchup is the expected return of Luka Doncic.
Luka sat out yesterday's game to deal with a bit of routine back maintenance, but he is expected to suit up and play tonight.
I am immediately targeting his scoring production, with his points prop currently at 34.5.
On the surface, needing a player to clear a line set at 34.5 still feels a bit outrageous. However, when you are dealing with a generational offensive engine who is currently averaging over 40 points per game, it raises the question of whether the betting market has even adjusted this number enough to reflect his current reality.
On paper, you could look at this matchup against the Hawks and argue it could present some difficult defensive spots. However, the ultimate equalizer here is the tempo.
The Hawks currently play at the second-fastest pace in the entire league. That fast pace naturally leads to extra possessions in transition, less time spent grinding against a set half-court defense, and a game script that opens up more for Luka to operate.
Lakers vs Hawks Pick, Betting Analysis
When we isolate Doncic's recent window of games, the hit rate on this prop is simply impossible to ignore.
Luka has successfully cleared this 34.5-point mark in seven straight games. Even more impressively, he hasn't just been scraping by with 35 or 36 points—he has exploded for 40 or more points in six of those seven contests.
Doncic's volume is undeniable right now. Given the favorable pace of the matchup and his recent run of form, I expect him to pick up exactly where he left off tonight. I'll back Luka to score over 34.5 points in this spot.
Pick: Luka Doncic Over 34.5 Points (-105)
