NBA Showdown: Lakers vs. Hawks - SportsLine Predictions" 

Matchup: Lakers (24-24) face Hawks (19-27), first encounter this season 

Player Status  Anthony Davis out, LeBron James questionable for Lakers. Dejounte Murray, De'Andre Hunter questionable for Hawks 

Betting Odds  Hawks favored by 6.5 points; Over/Under 247 points. Money line: Atlanta -229, Los Angeles +188. 

SportsLine Model  Predictive model with a 48-30 record provides insights, simulating the Lakers vs. Hawks game 10,000 times. 

Recent Performance  Lakers' Austin Reaves excelling with 15.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.2 assists. 

D'Angelo Russell's Form  Consistent performances, scoring 20-plus points in six straight games, averaging 17.3 points and 6.1 assists. 

Hawks Strength  Despite uncertainties, Hawks rely on Trae Young's playmaking and Murray's defensive prowess. 

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