<strong> L.A. Lakers vs. Atlanta Hawks Point Spread - Pick</strong>
<strong>Betting Odds:</strong> LA +5 / ATL -5
<strong>Over/Under Total:</strong> 204.5
<strong>Moneyline:</strong> OFF
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<strong>Team Records Straight up and Against the Point Spread:</strong><br />
L.A. Lakers: 11-12 SU / 13-9-1 ATS
Atlanta Hawks: 12-12 / 13-11 ATS
<strong>Sagarin PREDICTOR Power Rankings</strong>
L.A. Lakers: 89.23
Atlanta Hawks: 89.60
<strong>Betting Trends Worth Noting:</strong><br />
1. LA is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
2. LA is 8-20 ATS in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
3. ATL is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
4. ATL is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a S.U. loss.
<strong>Key Injuries:</strong><br />
LA
Chris Kaman C - Dec 13: Out
Jordan Farmar PG - Dec 13: Out
Steve Blake PG - Dec 12: Out
<strong>Matchup Analysis:</strong><br />
The Lakers finally won their first game with Kobe Bryant back and they may not win tonight, but they will cover.
<strong>Jason's Pick to Cover the Point Spread:</strong> Lakers +5
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<strong>Betting Odds:</strong> LA +5 / ATL -5
<strong>Over/Under Total:</strong> 204.5
<strong>Moneyline:</strong> OFF
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<strong>Team Records Straight up and Against the Point Spread:</strong><br />
L.A. Lakers: 11-12 SU / 13-9-1 ATS
Atlanta Hawks: 12-12 / 13-11 ATS
<strong>Sagarin PREDICTOR Power Rankings</strong>
L.A. Lakers: 89.23
Atlanta Hawks: 89.60
<strong>Betting Trends Worth Noting:</strong><br />
1. LA is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
2. LA is 8-20 ATS in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
3. ATL is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
4. ATL is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a S.U. loss.
<strong>Key Injuries:</strong><br />
LA
Chris Kaman C - Dec 13: Out
Jordan Farmar PG - Dec 13: Out
Steve Blake PG - Dec 12: Out
<strong>Matchup Analysis:</strong><br />
The Lakers finally won their first game with Kobe Bryant back and they may not win tonight, but they will cover.
<strong>Jason's Pick to Cover the Point Spread:</strong> Lakers +5
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