The Lakers vs. Hawks odds tell a story before the ball goes up: with Luka Doncic listed out and Los Angeles on the second night of a back-to-back, the market has flipped this Monday matchup from a Lakers spread to a near pick'em that leans Atlanta. Two hot teams meet at State Farm Arena at 7:00 PM ET. The Lakers (9-2) have won five straight and the Hawks (7-4) have won four straight. Sportsbooks don't agree on who should be favored, and that disagreement is worth money if you shop.
Prices as of 8:56 AM ET on Nov. 9, 2026; odds change. All prices below come from OddsGuard's live NBA odds comparison and include only legal US sportsbooks.
Lakers vs. Hawks Odds at a Glance
- Moneyline: Hawks -110 to -118 at most books (+100 at BetRivers, betPARX and Bally Bet); Lakers -101 to -105
- Spread: Hawks -1.5 at DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Hard Rock Bet and theScore Bet; Caesars has Hawks -1; BetRivers, betPARX and Bally Bet still have the Lakers -1.5
- Total: 236.5 at FanDuel, BetMGM and Hard Rock Bet; 237 at Caesars; 237.5 at DraftKings, theScore Bet, BetRivers, betPARX and Bally Bet
- Tip-off: 7:00 PM ET, State Farm Arena, Atlanta
Best Price by Sportsbook
Here is where each side pays the most, and the least, across legal US books. The gap is the difference in profit on a $100 bet. Spreads and totals are compared only at the same number.
| Market / Side | Best Price | Worst Price | Gap (per $100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline – Hawks | +100 (BetRivers, betPARX, Bally Bet) | -118 (DraftKings, BetMGM) | $15.25 |
| Moneyline – Lakers | -101 (DraftKings) | -105 (theScore Bet) | $3.77 |
| Spread – Hawks -1.5 | -104 (FanDuel) | -108 (DraftKings) | $3.56 |
| Spread – Lakers +1.5 | -114 (DraftKings) | -118 (FanDuel) | $2.97 |
| Total – Over 236.5 | -110 (FanDuel, Hard Rock Bet) | -115 (BetMGM) | $3.95 |
| Total – Under 236.5 | -105 (BetMGM) | -110 (FanDuel, Hard Rock Bet) | $4.33 |
| Total – Over 237.5 | -108 (BetRivers, betPARX, Bally Bet) | -114 (DraftKings) | $4.87 |
| Total – Under 237.5 | -108 (DraftKings) | -115 (BetRivers, betPARX, Bally Bet) | $5.63 |
The headline number is the Hawks moneyline. Even money at BetRivers, betPARX and Bally Bet versus -118 at DraftKings and BetMGM is a $15.25 difference in profit on the exact same outcome. In implied probability terms, that's 50% versus 54.1%. If you want a refresher on that conversion, see our guide to implied probability.
Why the Line Moved
Earlier market listings, including DraftKings' figures shown on ESPN's game page, had the Lakers as 2.5-point favorites with a moneyline around -138. By our morning snapshot, most major books had the Hawks favored by 1.5. That's a four-point swing.
Two factors explain it:
- Doncic's back. He was sidelined Sunday with back tightness and is listed as out on Monday injury reports. He leads the Lakers at 40.1 points per game, per ESPN, so the market is pricing in a very different offense.
- Schedule spot. The Lakers won 121-116 in Detroit on Sunday night, so this is the second game of a road back-to-back. Atlanta is rested and at home.
The interesting part is that the move is not uniform. BetRivers, betPARX and Bally Bet are still dealing the Lakers -1.5 and the Hawks at +100, while the rest of the market sits on Hawks -1.5. When a few books lag a move this large, the lagging price is usually the one that gets corrected. That's the core idea behind closing line value: getting the number before the market catches up.
Key Matchups and Injuries
Injury report
- Lakers: Luka Doncic (back) – out. Quentin Grimes (finger) – game-time decision.
- Hawks: Jock Landale (hip) – questionable. Asa Newell (toe), Keshon Gilbert (knee) and Mouhamed Gueye (foot) – out. Henri Veesaar (knee) – out for the season.
Lakers offense without Luka
Los Angeles leads the NBA at 121.9 points per game and shoots about 50.5% from the field. Austin Reaves (25.3 PPG) is coming off a 43-point game and becomes the primary creator again. Walker Kessler (14.4 points, 10.9 rebounds) anchors the paint. The question is how much of that league-best offense survives without its top scorer on tired legs.
Atlanta's ball movement and the three-point line
The Hawks average 31.5 assists per game and make 15.2 threes per night. That lines up badly for the Lakers, who allow 15.2 made threes per game and rank 19th in points allowed (114.5). Nickeil Alexander-Walker leads Atlanta at 22.1 PPG, and Jalen Johnson is filling the stat sheet at 19.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 7.6 assists.
Glass and turnovers
Atlanta averages more rebounds than the Lakers, 44.1 to 40.3 per game. Both defenses force turnovers (the Lakers' opponents commit 17.9 per game, the Hawks' 17.6), so expect a fast, loose game. Neither defense is elite: Atlanta ranks 20th in points allowed at 115.5.
Lakers vs. Hawks Prediction
The market move is justified. Removing a 40-point scorer on the second night of a back-to-back is a big adjustment, and ESPN's matchup predictor gives Atlanta a 58.6% win probability. At the best available price, the Hawks moneyline at +100 implies only 50%. That's a gap worth noting, though home-court and rest edges are already baked into most books' -110 to -118 prices.
Our lean: Hawks moneyline, but only at the best price on the board. At -118 the value mostly disappears. On the total, the Lakers' scoring average was built with Doncic on the floor, so a lean to the under is reasonable at 237.5, where you get an extra point compared with 236.5. Our projection: Hawks 119, Lakers 114.
Betting Angles
1. The split spread
Books disagree on the favorite. Hawks backers can get +1.5 (-118) at BetRivers, betPARX or Bally Bet instead of laying -1.5 elsewhere. That's three points of protection for a few cents of juice, and it matters in a game priced near a coin flip.
2. Shop the total by the number, not just the juice
Under bettors should look at 237.5 (-108 at DraftKings) before taking 236.5. Over bettors should do the opposite and take 236.5 at -110 at FanDuel or Hard Rock Bet. In high-scoring NBA games, a single point on the total lands more often than most bettors assume.
3. Monitor Grimes and Landale
Both are game-time calls. If Landale sits, Atlanta loses frontcourt depth with Newell, Gueye and Veesaar already out. That could push the line back toward the Lakers late. Our line shopping guide explains why checking prices right before tip matters on nights like this.
FAQ
What is the Lakers vs. Hawks spread?
As of 8:56 AM ET, most legal books list the Hawks -1.5, with the best price at FanDuel (-104). BetRivers, betPARX and Bally Bet list the Lakers -1.5 (-106). Caesars has Atlanta -1.
Is Luka Doncic playing tonight against the Hawks?
Doncic (back) is listed as out on Monday's injury reports after missing Sunday's game with back tightness. Check the official report before tip-off.
What is the over/under for Lakers vs. Hawks?
The total ranges from 236.5 (FanDuel, BetMGM, Hard Rock Bet) to 237.5 (DraftKings, theScore Bet, BetRivers, betPARX, Bally Bet).
What time and channel is Lakers vs. Hawks?
Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The game airs on Spectrum SportsNet in the Lakers' market; check local listings for the Hawks broadcast.
Where are the best odds for Lakers vs. Hawks?
The Hawks moneyline is best at +100 (BetRivers, betPARX, Bally Bet), and the Lakers moneyline is best at -101 (DraftKings). For comparisons across more weeks and sports, see which sportsbook has the best odds.
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