The Los Angeles Lakers (19-14) take the court against the Atlanta Hawks (18-16) as 3.5-point favorites on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM ET on NBA TV, SportsNet LA, and FDSSE.

Our computer predictions in this article will assist you in deciding on the best bets available for Friday’s game.

Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.

Lakers vs. Hawks Game Info

• When: Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM ET
• Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
• TV: NBA TV, SportsNet LA, and FDSSE
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.

Lakers vs. Hawks Best Bets

Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Pick ATS: Hawks (+ 3.5)

• Against the spread, Los Angeles is 16-17-0 this season.
• Atlanta has 15 wins in 34 games against the spread this season.
• As 3.5-point favorites or more, the Lakers are 4-9 against the spread.
• Against the spread as 3.5-point underdogs or more, the Hawks are 8-6.

Bet on this game’s spread with BetMGM

Pick OU:

Over (231.5)

• In 12 games this season, the Lakers and their opponents have scored more than 231.5 combined points.
• Hawks games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 231.5 points in 23 of 34 outings.
• The average point total in Los Angeles’ games this season is 227, 4.5 points fewer than this matchup’s over/under.
• Atlanta has a 234.5-point average over/under in its matchups this season, three more points than this game’s point total.
• The Lakers are the 17th-highest scoring team in the league this year. The Hawks have scored the fifth-most points.
• This contest features the NBA’s 28th-ranked (Hawks) and 17th-ranked (Lakers) scoring defenses.

Bet on this game’s total with BetMGM

Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-165)

• This season, the Lakers have won 12 out of the 16 games, or 75%, in which they’ve been favored.
• The Hawks have been victorious in 11, or 55%, of the 20 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
• This season, Los Angeles has won nine of its 13 games, or 69.2%, when favored by at least -165 on the moneyline.
• This season, Atlanta has come away with a win six times in 12 chances when named as an underdog of at least +135 or longer on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 62.3% chance of a victory for the Lakers.

Bet on this game’s moneyline with BetMGM

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.