The Los Angeles Lakers (7-2) and Atlanta Hawks (4-5) meet Saturday night at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

2024-25 season series: Split 1-1

The Lakers, after a 2-2 start, have been scorching hot. They took down the San Antonio Spurs 118-116 at home Wednesday for their fifth straight victory. Los Angeles covered as a 2-point home underdog as the Over (227.5) cashed. G Luka Doncic dropped a team-high 35 points, though he was just 9-for-27 from the field. The Lakers' offense has been surging, scoring at least 116 points in all 5 wins.

The Hawks, who got off to a 1-3 start and have rebounded

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