Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Picks, Prediction, Odds and Line Movement for Tuesday, January 13, 2026

It’s an interconference tilt on the hardwood as the Atlanta Hawks travel to take on the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night and we have you covered with our Hawks vs. Lakers prediction. Atlanta dropped Golden State 124-111 on the road Sunday night, winning outright as a seven-point underdog, in their previous contest. Los Angeles was in action on the road against Sacramento Monday night in the front half of a back-to-back set. The Lakers were edged 105-101 at home by Milwaukee Friday night in their previous contest, losing outright as a three-point favorite. In the all-time regular season series between the teams, the Lakers own a 198-145 advantage but the Hawks took the first meeting this season, 122-102, at home November 8, 2025. This article was written prior to the conclusion of the Lakers’ game with the Kings Monday night. Read more about this Hawks vs. Lakers prediction! No air balls here—only slam dunks with our NBA Picks!

Hawks Looking to Extend Win Streak

Atlanta earned a third straight win as they took down Golden State on the road Sunday night. The Hawks entered Monday’s action 20-21 and stood third in the Southeast Division, 2.5 games behind the Magic and Heat for the top spot. Against Golden State, Atlanta trailed 14-4 less than four minutes into the game but rallied to cut the margin to one after the opening quarter. The Hawks outscored Golden State 32-25 in the second quarter to lead by six at the half and closed the third quarter on a 22-7 run to take a 16-point edge before coasting home. Atlanta shot 48.9% from the field, including 15 of 39 from three-point range, and limited the Warriors to 10 of 42 shooting from three-point range. Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 24 points in the win.

The Hawks enter this contest 8th in scoring offense by averaging 118.4 points per game. Atlanta is 25th in rebounding by collecting 42 boards a night while the team stands 1st by dishing out 31.2 assists per contest. Atlanta is 23rd in the league in scoring defense as they allow opponents to score 118.4 points per game this season. CJ McCollum is third on the team with 18.6 points per game this season. Jalen Johnson puts up 23.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 8.2 assists a night. Kristaps Porzingis (17.1points, 5.1 rebounds), Onyeka Okongwu (16.3 points, 7.9 rebounds), Nickeil Alexander-Walker (20.6 points), Dyson Daniels (11.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 6.2 assists), Vit Krejci (10 points), Zaccharie Risacher (11.2 points), Luke Kennard, Keaton Wallace, Corey Kispert, Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell are key rotation pieces for coach Quin Snyder. Atlanta is 8th in the league in field goal percentage by hitting 48% of their shots from the floor this season. The Hawks are 7th in threes per game as they hit 14.5 per contest and stand 4th in three-point percentage as they hit 37.4% of their attempts from beyond the arc. Atlanta is below average in free throw shooting as they are 23rd in the league by converting 77.3% of their attempts on the year.

Key Injury Report for Hawks:

• Center N’Faly Dante (knee) is out for the season.
• Guard Asa Newell (quad) is questionable.
• Forward Zaccharie Risacher (knee) is questionable.
• Center Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) is questionable.

Los Angeles Playing Second Game of Back-to-Back

Los Angeles was in action on the road against Sacramento Monday night in the front half of a back-to-back set. The Lakers entered Monday 23-13 on the year and own a half-game advantage over the Suns for the top spot in the Pacific Division. Los Angeles is 2-4 in the second game of a back-to-back situation this season with a -6-ppg (109 ppg for, 115 ppg against) scoring margin in those contests. The Lakers are 10-7 at home with a +1-ppg scoring margin (119.6 ppg for, 118.6 ppg against) on the year. Los Angeles is 5-4 against Eastern Conference teams with a -1.8-ppg scoring margin (113.2 ppg for, 115 ppg against) in those contests.

The Lakers are 18th in the league in scoring offense as they put up an average of 115.9 points per game this season. Los Angeles is 26th in rebounding with 41.4 boards per contest and 25th in assists with 24.9 per game. The Lakers stand 17th in the league in scoring defense as they allow 116.3 points per night. Luka Doncic leads the team as he puts up 33.3 points, eight rebounds and 8.8 assists a night this season. Austin Reaves (26.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists), LeBron James (21.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 6.9 assists), Deandre Ayton (13.9 points, 8.3 rebounds) and Rui Hachimura (12.7 points, 3.8 rebounds) are solid secondary scoring options. Jake LaRavia (9.8 points), Marcus Smart (10.5 points, 2.9 assists), Dalton Knecht, Nick Smith Jr., Jaxson Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt and Bronny James are looked at to contribute for coach J.J. Redick. The Lakers are 2nd in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 49.6% from the floor as a team. Los Angeles is 24th in the league with 11.7 triples per game while standing 25th in three-point shooting by shooting 34.2% from downtown. The Lakers are a below average team at the charity stripe, ranking 21st by sinking 77.6% of their attempts as a team.

Key Injury Report for Lakers:

• Guard Austin Reaves (calf) is out.

Hawks vs. Lakers Pick

Hawks vs. Lakers Spread Pick

• Hawks (4 units)

Atlanta comes in with three straight wins, including road triumphs over Denver and Golden State, and they have the rest advantage going into this contest. The Hawks have picked up 13 road wins this season, which is tied with the Pistons for the most in the East. Los Angeles entered Monday losers of two straight and are playing the second game of a back-to-back situation as they take the floor here. Missing Reaves is a big blow for the Lakers and one has to wonder if Doncic or James will be limited at all with it being the second game of a back-to-back. Atlanta rides their momentum and the rest factor to earn the win here.

Hawks vs. Lakers Over/Under Pick

• Over (4 units)

Atlanta has seen the over post a 21-20 mark in their opening 41 games in relation to the total this season entering Tuesday night’s action. The Hawks are 8th in scoring offense, 18th in offensive efficiency and 2nd in tempo with an average of 102.4 possessions per game. Los Angeles entered Monday’s action having seen the over post a 20-16 mark on the year. Los Angeles is 18th in the league in scoring offense, 10th in offensive efficiency and 20th in terms of tempo by averaging 99 possessions per contest. Given the Lakers playing the second game of a back-to-back and the Hawks prone to scoring and giving up a ton of points, take the over here.