<strong> Atlanta Hawks vs. L.A. Lakers Spread - Pick</strong>

<strong>Betting Odds:</strong> ATL -8.5 / LA +8.5
<strong>Over/Under Total:</strong> 199
<strong>Moneyline:</strong> OFF

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<strong>Team Records Straight up and Against the Point Spread:</strong><br />
Atlanta Hawks 51-14 SU / 42-22-1 ATS
L.A. Lakers 17-47 SU / 29-31-4 ATS

<strong>Sagarin PREDICTOR Power Rankings</strong>
Atlanta Hawks 96.45
L.A. Lakers 84.44

<strong>Betting Trends Worth Noting:</strong><br />
1. ATL is 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 road games.
2. ATL is 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
3. LA is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
4. LA is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. loss.

<strong>Key Injuries:</strong><br />
ATL
Mike Scott PF - Mar 14: Out
John Jenkins SG - Mar 13: Day-To-Day
Dennis Schroder PG - Mar 12: Day-To-Day
Thabo Sefolosha SF - Mar 11: Out
Pero Antic PF - Mar 11: Out

LA
Wesley Johnson SF - Mar 12: Day-To-Day
Jeremy Lin PG - Mar 12: Day-To-Day

<strong>Matchup Analysis:</strong><br />
The Hawks suffered a rare home loss to the Lakers early this season, but have been on fire since and they will win and cover in L.A. tonight.

<strong>Jason's Pick to Cover the Point Spread:</strong> Hawks -8.5

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