The new-look Atlanta Hawks ride a three-game winning streak into Crypto.com Arena, but the Los Angeles Lakers will look to snap a three-game skid in front of the home crowd.
These teams are on opposite trajectories, and my Hawks vs Lakers predictions expect the visiting team to cover the spread.
Here are my free NBA picks for this cross-conference matchup on Tuesday, January 13.
Hawks vs Lakers prediction
Hawks vs Lakers best bet: Hawks -3.5 (-105)
Picking the home dog is always tempting, but the Los Angeles Lakers simply haven't played great basketball as of late.
L.A. is 0-3 straight up and against the spread in its last three games, while the Atlanta Hawks have won and covered in seven of their last 10.
LeBron James hasn't played both legs of a back-to-back set at all this season, and I don't expect him to buck that trend tonight. L.A. is -54 across its last three games on no rest and -36 across six such outings this season.
The Lakers have also struggled to find their groove without Austin Reaves, going 0-3 across their last three games without him and getting outscored by 32 total points. With no Reaves and likely no James, the Lakers will have a tough time keeping this one close.
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Hawks vs Lakers same-game parlay
Jalen Johnson is a man on a mission this season, averaging a career-best 42.2 PRA, including 41.8 at home and 42.4 on the road. He’s reached the Over on this combo line in 22 of 37 games overall and 13 of 22 on the road.
Dyson Daniels has been electric across his last nine games, averaging 28.8 PRA. He's hit the Over on this line in three straight and in eight of his last nine, while registering his first career triple-double in a road matchup with the Nuggets.
Hawks vs Lakers SGP
- Hawks -3.5
- Jalen Johnson Over 40.5 points+rebounds+assists
- Dyson Daniels Over 25.5 points+rebounds+assists
Our "from downtown" SGP: Luk(a) warm
Luka Doncic leads the Association in scoring this season at 33.6 points per game, but he's scored 37+ just 11 times, including five of 16 at home.
Hawks vs Lakers SGP
- Hawks -3.5
- Jalen Johnson Over 40.5 points+rebounds+assists
- Dyson Daniels Over 25.5 points+rebounds+assists
- Luka Doncic Under 36.5 points
Hawks vs Lakers odds
- Spread: Hawks -3.5 (-105) | Lakers +3.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Hawks -155 | Lakers +130
- Over/Under: Over 232.5 | Under 232.5
Hawks vs Lakers betting trend to know
The Atlanta Hawks have covered the spread in 29 of their last 45 away games (+11.40 Units / 23% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Hawks vs. Lakers.
How to watch Hawks vs Lakers
| Location | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA |
| Date | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 10:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN Southeast-Atlanta, Spectrum SportsNet |
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