by KYLE ROESLER
Just ten days ago these two playoff contenders faced off, in what proved to be a nail biting finish. The Lakers defeated the Hawks by a score of 99-98 in the Staple Center. This time around the Hawks will stay in their nest as the Los Angeles Lakers flock to Atlanta.
The Lakers made some off season moves and acquired superstars, Dwight Howard and Steve Nash, leading many to believe the dominance of the Lakers would continue, but thus far it is anything but. The Lakers have a straight up record of 34-31, which is shocking to the gambling world. The team is led by all-star Kobe Bryant, who is averaging 27.7 points a game and a 5.8 assist. The big man, Dwight Howard, has pulled down 12.3 rebounds and shoots 57.4% from the field. Steve Nash has been able to aid the Lakers in their recent success by averaging 6.8 assist and 12.4 points a game. The Lakers are currently sitting in the last spot of the playoff race with a current win streak of 4.
The Hawks (34-29) have been soaring low as of lately, losing 5 of their last 6 games. The Hawks are currently tied for sixth in the Eastern conference playoff standings with Boston. The Hawks are led by Josh Smith, Al Horford, and Jeff Teague. Josh Smith is Atlanta’s do it all man as he averages 17.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.9 blocks a games. As Smith puts on a show, Al Horford wastes no time scoring for the Hawks as he averages 17.4 points and 10.1 rebounds a game. Jeff Teague should be duly noted for his ability to amplify his teams potential by averaging 7 assists a game. The Hawks have been struggling, but with the Lakers meeting them at their end, maybe the Hawks will be able to set course once again.
Betting Information
The last time these two teams played each other the spread was set at +4.5 in favor of the Lakers, as the final outcome was 99-98. The over/under was set at 206.5 with the end result in under 197. Both teams record against the total are relatively even, which makes betting on this game difficult. With the playoffs approaching, be expecting both teams to come out swinging and the match up resulting in a close score.
This match the spread is set +1 in favor of Atlanta and a over/ under of 204.
The last time these two teams played each other the spread was set at +4.5 in favor of the Lakers, as the final outcome was 99-98. The over/under was set at 206.5 with the end result in under 197. Both teams record against the total are relatively even, which makes betting on this game difficult. With the playoffs approaching, be expecting both teams to come out swinging and the match up resulting in a close score.
This match the spread is set +1 in favor of Atlanta and a over/ under of 204.
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