NBA Showdown: Lakers vs. Hawks - SportsLine Predictions"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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