The LA Lakers lost to Utah before the All-star break after riding a seven game win streak, while the Atlanta Hawks are winners of two straight and four of their last five games. The LA Lakers (42-10) host the Atlanta Hawks (31-21) for some slammin NBA action. NBA oddsmakers at BodogLife.com have the Lakers as -8 ½ point home favs over the Hawks with the over/under set at 213 ½ points. Get your LA Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Prediction in now at BodogLife.com
The Hawks beat the Pistons 99-95 on the road. Their top producers were Joe Johnson with 27pts, while Al Horford had 15pts and Mike Bibby had a bad night with a low 5pts. The Hawks are 12-15 SU on the road where they average 97.4 ppg and give up an average 98.9 ppg. They are 3-2 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 101.2 ppg and given up an average 100 ppg. The Hawks are in the mix for homecourt advantage, in the East, after winning five of their last seven before the break. Atlanta is six wins shy of its total from last season, when it took eventual champion Boston to seven games in a first-round playoff series. Joe Johnson is averaging 25.0 points and shooting 48.9 percent in his last seven games against Los Angeles. The Hawks are 28-24 ATS overall, 16-11 ATS on the road and 12-13-2 over/under on the road.
The Lakers lost to the Jazz 109-113 on the road. Their top scorers were Kobe Bryant with a high 37pts, while Lamar Odom had 19pts and Pau Gasol finished with 16pts. The Lakers are 24-4 SU at home where they average 108.8 ppg and give up an average 99.2 ppg. They are 4-1 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 107.2 ppg and given up an average 97 ppg. The Lakers lost a key player when center Andrew Bynum went down with a knee injury Jan. 31. Though the Lakers closed the first half with a loss at Utah, they won in Boston and Cleveland without Bynum and went 11-2 SU in their last 13 games before the break. The Lakers have shot 50.0 percent or better in each of their last five home games against the Hawks, going 4-1 in that stretch. Bryant and Pau Gasol scored 23 points apiece in Los Angeles' 122-93 rout of Atlanta last Feb. 19 at Staples Center. The Lakers are 27-25 ATS overall, 13-15 ATS at home and 18-10 over/under at home.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Los Angeles.
- Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
- Home team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
- Hawks are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Los Angeles.
LA Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Prediction
When: Tue, Feb 17, 2009 10:30 PM ET
Line: BodogLife.com
Pick: Lakers -8 ½
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The Bottom Line: It’s Kobe’s time to shine after getting some rest over the break, he’s money in the fourth quarter. Go Lakers! Get your LA Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Prediction in now at BodogLife.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
