LA Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction NBA Picks 7/17/24

The LA Lakers and Atlanta Hawks meet Wednesday in summer league NBA action at the Thomas & Mack Center. Here’s a LA Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction. This article will include a LA Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Pick.

LA Lakers Betting Preview

The LA Lakers are still looking for their first summer league win after an 0-2 start. The LA Lakers are averaging 78.4 points on 35.9 percent shooting and allowing 93.4 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Dalton Knecht is averaging 22 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Colin Castleton is averaging 11.4 points and 9.8 rebounds. Tommy Kuhse is the third double-digit scorer and Moses Brown is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 24.8 percent from beyond the arc and 67.7 percent from the free throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.6 rebounds per game.

Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview

The Atlanta Hawks are also looking for their first summer league win after an 0-2 start. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 82 points on 36.3 percent shooting and allowing 86.5 points on 38.2 percent shooting. Zaccharie Risacher is averaging 14.5 points and 5 rebounds, while Mouhamed Gueye is averaging 13.5 points and 6.5 rebounds. E.J. Liddell is the third double-digit scorer, and Robert Baker Jr. is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 26.3 percent from beyond the arc and 60.7 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 29.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.

LA Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction

I’m not running to the window to back either the Lakers or Hawks, and I’m certainly not thrilled to lay points. So with that said, I’m looking to grab the free bucket with the Lakers. Yes, the Lakers haven’t played well up to this point, but let’s not act like the Hawks are any better with their 36.3 percent shooting from the field. Even with a good defensive effort, the Hawks haven’t been able to get a win due to dreadful offensive production. If forced to pick a side between these two below average teams, I want points in my back pocket. Give me the Lakers.