Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 3/18/24, 8:15 AM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 3/18/24 at 12:30 PM in NBA Picks

The Lakers host the Hawks at Crypto.com Arena. The hosts are going through an incredibly disappointing season, ranking 10th in the Western Conference with a 36-32 record. Despite high expectations at the start of the season, the team has been unable to find its momentum and has suffered one disappointment after another. The Lakers must now win as many games as possible in the final sprint for a playoff spot. The pressure is on LeBron James and his team-mates, who must immediately find solutions and get back to winning ways if they are to reach the playoffs.

The Hawks have had a very disappointing season, posting a 29-37 record and finding themselves in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Injuries and defensive difficulties have been major obstacles for the Hawks this season, preventing them from stringing together wins and positioning themselves as a formidable team. If they are to reverse this trend and save their season, they will need to find solutions quickly and be more consistent if they hope to climb the Eastern standings.