Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Picks and Prediction for Monday November 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers will be on the road Monday night for a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks inside State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET and coverage will be on Spectrum Sports Net. Los Angeles comes into this game 9-2 this year riding a long winning streak following their win Sunday against Detroit. The Atlanta Hawks come into this matchup with seven wins in their first eleven games played, riding a 4 game-winning streak after a three-point victory against Brooklyn last time out. Stay in the action with our NBA Picks.
Los Ángeles hunts another win
The Los Angeles Lakers offense is averaging 122 points on 51% shooting from the field this season. Defensively, Los Angeles is allowing 114.5 points per game this year. Luka Doncic is leading the Los Angeles offense this season, averaging 40.1 points and 7.7 assists per game. Austin Reaves is second on the roster, averaging 23.5 points per game this season, and Ziaire Williams is fourth on the team, averaging 10.3 points per game. Big man Walker Kessler is averaging 14.6 points, and he leads Los Angeles, averaging 10.4 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game.
Offensively, Los Angeles did the job Sunday night, pouring in 121 points, including 68 in the second half, on 50% shooting and 39% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Los Angeles did enough, giving up 116 points on 45% shooting. The Lakers won the rebounding battle and forced 13 turnovers in the win. Austin Reaves exploded to lead Los Angeles with 43 points and four assists on 27 shots.
Key Injury Report for Los Angeles:
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- Luka Doncic (Out) - Back
Atlanta goes for 5 in a row
The Atlanta Hawks offense is averaging 118.6 points on 45% shooting. Defensively, Atlanta is allowing 115.5 points per game this season through 11 games played. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is leading Atlanta this season, averaging 22.1 points per game. Jalen Johnson is second on the team, averaging 19.8 points along with a team-high 8.8 rebounds and 7.6 assists. Aaron Wiggins is averaging 14.9 points, and Onyeka Okongwu is averaging 13.5 points per game. CJ McCollum is the fifth player on the roster in double digits, averaging 12.9 points in just under 26 minutes per game.
Offensively, Atlanta did just enough in their last outing, pouring in 124 points on 45% shooting. Defensively, Atlanta was the better team, giving up 121 points on 48% shooting. Atlanta did lose the rebounding battle by 13 but forced 22 turnovers in the win. Jalen Johnson led Atlanta with 30 points on 17 shots.
Key Injury Report for Atlanta:
- Asa Newell (Out) - Toe
- Keshon Gilbert (Out) - Knee
- Jock Landale (GTD) - Hip
- Mouhamed Gueye (Out) - Foot
- Henri Veesaar (OFS) - Knee
Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Picks and Prediction
Pick: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles has the offensive firepower necessary to give Atlanta problems throughout this matchup. Even on a back-to-back and again potentially without Luka Doncic, the Lakers have the depth and talent all over the floor to control this game. Atlanta has been successful offensively but has shown defensive weaknesses that could become an issue against a talented Lakers lineup. The Hawks should find success scoring on their home floor, but Los Angeles has the personnel to take advantage of defensive breakdowns and control the game late. Look for the Lakers to do enough offensively to secure the road victory.
Total Pick: Over
Both teams have the offensive talent to turn this matchup into a high-scoring affair. Atlanta prefers to play at an aggressive pace and has enough scoring options to keep pressure on the Los Angeles defense. The Lakers should also find consistent success attacking an Atlanta team that has struggled to limit opposing offenses. With both teams capable of producing big scoring runs and creating opportunities in transition, this matchup has the potential to become an offensive battle. Expect plenty of scoring throughout the game as Los Angeles and Atlanta push the final combined score over the total.
