The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a narrow 96-95 win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday. They were sloppy at the end of the game – turning the ball over multiple times – but they eventually survived. They continue their east coast road trip with a visit to the Atlanta Hawks, a team that’s won five of their last seven games.

NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis

The Lakers are currently 0-4 against the spread (ATS) in their past four games overall but are destined to change that outcome – if their stars play. The latest we know is that both LeBron James and Anthony Davis are questionable. Considering both played on Saturday, it’s unlikely both are out on Monday.

On the other hand, the under is 12-3 in the Hawks last 15 games overall. That number could fall to 12-4 given how different these two teams work on offense. The Lakers could put up a load of points quickly in this game due to their dominant inside game while the Hawks could rain threes down.

Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers seem to be doing everything well so far this season, ranking in the top five in both defense and offensive rankings. However, their three-point shooting has been the worst part of their game so far, ranking 26^th in the league in made threes. They are going to need their role players to knock down more shots from the outside if they would like to get past volume three-point shooting teams like the Hawks.

The difference in this game is likely to be the stars. While the Hawks are real cute – they’ve got a lot of potential in the future – they don’t have enough star power right now. The Lakers have two big boys while the Hawks are still trying to figure it out. James and Davis remain the most formidable duo in the entire league right now with James averaging 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists per contest. If James and Davis are able to make it onto the floor and play solid minutes, then this team is in good shape.

Atlanta Hawks

Trae Young is the closest thing this team has to a star and he’s a bright one. He’s leading the offensive charge for this team, leading the roster in points, assists and minutes played already. But he isn’t doing this alone as veteran center Capela has brought his game to an entirely different level this year, averaging just over two blocks per game and a whopping 14.5 rebounds. They have more balance but they will be without some depth for this contest. Bogdan Bogdanovic and D’Andre Hunter are likely to miss this game, which removes two very solid players from the rotation. As usual for this Hawks team, they are going to need a massive performance from Young if they want any shot at a win. On the other end of the floor, they’ll have to deliver defensively as they have much of the year. They’re fourth in opponent field goal percentage and if they can force the Lakers into a bad shooting night, they’ll have a chance.

Who Will Win Lakers vs. Hawks?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Lakers Team Leaders

LAL

Points	LeBron James 25.02
Assists	LeBron James 7.78
Rebounds	Andre Drummond 10.19
FG%	Montrezl Harrell 62.2
Steals	Anthony Davis 1.25
Blocks	Anthony Davis 1.64

ATL

Points	Trae Young 25.3
Assists	Trae Young 9.43
Rebounds	Clint Capela 14.33
FG%	Onyeka Okongwu 64.4
Steals	Cam Reddish 1.27
Blocks	Clint Capela 2.05

LAL

Points	LeBron James 23.33
Assists	LeBron James 8
Rebounds	Andre Drummond 11
FG%	Marc Gasol 61.5
Steals	LeBron James 1.5
Blocks	Anthony Davis 1.6

ATL

Points	Trae Young 28.81
Assists	Trae Young 9.5
Rebounds	Clint Capela 11.17
FG%	Skylar Mays 80
Steals	Bogdan Bogdanovic 1.61
Blocks	Clint Capela 1.06

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Hawks Team Leaders

LAL

Points	LeBron James 25.02
Assists	LeBron James 7.78
Rebounds	Andre Drummond 10.19
FG%	Montrezl Harrell 62.2
Steals	Anthony Davis 1.25
Blocks	Anthony Davis 1.64

ATL

Points	Trae Young 25.3
Assists	Trae Young 9.43
Rebounds	Clint Capela 14.33
FG%	Onyeka Okongwu 64.4
Steals	Cam Reddish 1.27
Blocks	Clint Capela 2.05

LAL

Points	LeBron James 23.33
Assists	LeBron James 8
Rebounds	Andre Drummond 11
FG%	Marc Gasol 61.5
Steals	LeBron James 1.5
Blocks	Anthony Davis 1.6

ATL

Points	Trae Young 28.81
Assists	Trae Young 9.5
Rebounds	Clint Capela 11.17
FG%	Skylar Mays 80
Steals	Bogdan Bogdanovic 1.61
Blocks	Clint Capela 1.06

Injuries

L.A. Lakers

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)

Ques Thurs Knee - 02 / 06 / 21

Kostas Antetokounmpo (PF)

Out indefinitely Personal - 31 / 05 / 21

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)

Prob Tues Knee - 28 / 05 / 21

Andre Drummond (C)

Ques Sun Leg - 20 / 05 / 21

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Sun Foot - 16 / 05 / 21

Kyle Kuzma (PF)

Prob Sun Back - 16 / 05 / 21

Kyle Kuzma (PF)

Prob Sat Back - 14 / 05 / 21

Alfonzo McKinnie (SF)

Prob Sun Foot - 14 / 05 / 21

Marc Gasol (C)

Prob Sun Finger - 14 / 05 / 21

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)

Prob Wed Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21

Atlanta

Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)

Prob Sat Knee - 02 / 07 / 21

Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)

Prob Thurs Knee - 30 / 06 / 21

Clint Capela (C)

Prob Thurs Eye - 29 / 06 / 21

Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)

Prob Tues Knee - 29 / 06 / 21

Trae Young (PG)

Prob Sat Foot - 28 / 06 / 21

Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)

Ques Sun Knee - 27 / 06 / 21

Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)

Prob Fri Knee - 24 / 06 / 21

Kevin Huerter (SG)

Prob Wed Ankle - 22 / 06 / 21

Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)

Prob Wed Knee - 22 / 06 / 21

Bruno Fernando (PF)

Elig Wed Suspension - 21 / 06 / 21

Injuries

L.A. Lakers

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)	Ques Thurs	Knee - 02 / 06 / 21	0-2	0-2	+ -
Caldwell-Pope is nursing a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns.
Kostas Antetokounmpo (PF)	Out indefinitely	Personal - 31 / 05 / 21	0-2	0-2	+ -
Antetokounmpo is away from the team while tending to a personal matter, and there is no timetable for return.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)	Prob Tues	Knee - 28 / 05 / 21	2-2	0-3-1	+ -
Caldwell-Pope is nursing a left knee contusion, but he is likely to suit up for Game 5 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns.
Andre Drummond (C)	Ques Sun	Leg - 20 / 05 / 21	3-3	0-5-1	+ -
Drummond is dealing with a leg injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Sun	Foot - 16 / 05 / 21	3-4	1-5-1	+ -
Caruso is battling left foot soreness, but he is likely to be active for Sunday's game versus the Pelicans.
Kyle Kuzma (PF)	Prob Sun	Back - 16 / 05 / 21	3-4	1-5-1	+ -
Kuzma is bothered by lower-back tightness, but he is projected to be available for Sunday's contest against the Pelicans.
Kyle Kuzma (PF)	Prob Sat	Back - 14 / 05 / 21	3-5	2-5-1	+ -
Kuzma is hindered by lower-back tightness, but he is likely to be in Saturday's lineup versus the Pacers.
Alfonzo McKinnie (SF)	Prob Sun	Foot - 14 / 05 / 21	3-5	2-5-1	+ -
McKinnie was held out of the last game with a right foot sprain, but it is likely that he will take on the Pelicans on Sunday.
Marc Gasol (C)	Prob Sun	Finger - 14 / 05 / 21	3-5	2-5-1	+ -
Gasol missed the last game due to a finger injury, but it is anticipated that he will be available to face the Pelicans on Sunday.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21	4-6	3-6-1	+ -
Caldwell-Pope is expected to suit up against the Rockets despite an ankle injury.

Atlanta

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)	Prob Sat	Knee - 02 / 07 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)	Prob Thurs	Knee - 30 / 06 / 21	1-2	1-2	+ -
Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Clint Capela (C)	Prob Thurs	Eye - 29 / 06 / 21	1-2	1-2	+ -
Capela is dealing with right eye inflammation, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)	Prob Tues	Knee - 29 / 06 / 21	1-2	1-2	+ -
Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Trae Young (PG)	Prob Sat	Foot - 28 / 06 / 21	1-3	1-3	+ -
Young is nursing a right foot bone contusion, and it is projected he will suit up for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)	Ques Sun	Knee - 27 / 06 / 21	1-3	1-3	+ -
Bogdanovic is nursing a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)	Prob Fri	Knee - 24 / 06 / 21	3-3	2-4	+ -
Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the line up for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Kevin Huerter (SG)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 22 / 06 / 21	3-3	2-4	+ -
Huerter is expected to take on the Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals despite left ankle soreness.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)	Prob Wed	Knee - 22 / 06 / 21	3-3	2-4	+ -
Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but it is expected that he will line up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Bruno Fernando (PF)	Elig Wed	Suspension - 21 / 06 / 21	3-3	2-4	+ -
Fernando is serving a one-game suspension for leaving the bench during an on-court altercation, and he is eligible to return for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.