Hawks vs Lakers Player Props & Picks for Jan 13

• The Lakers’ offense will be forced to adjust with key scorer Austin Reaves officially ruled out
• A glaring mismatch on the boards favors the Lakers, creating a prime opportunity for Deandre Ayton
• See the top Hawks vs Lakers player props to bet on Tuesday night (Jan. 13)

A blockbuster showdown is on tap as the Atlanta Hawks (20-21, 13-10 away, 21-20 ATS) travel to face the star-studded Los Angeles Lakers (23-14, 10-7 home, 19-17 ATS) on Tuesday, January 13th, at 7:30 pm PT/10:30 pm ET from crypto.com Arena. This matchup presents a tricky puzzle for bettors. The Lakers’ are definitely without Austin Reaves (26.6 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 6.3 APG), and both LeBron James (22.0 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 6.8 APG) and Luka Dončić (33.6 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 8.7 APG) are listed as day-to-day. The latter is listed in tonight’s player props, while LeBron is not.

The Hawks are led by breakout forward Jalen Johnson (23.7 PPG, 10.3 RPG, 8.2 APG), who has been putting up incredible numbers all season, and the versatile Dyson Daniels (11.9 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 6.2 APG), who runs the point in the post-Trae Young era in Atlanta. This clash of styles and star power makes for a compelling betting landscape, with the game being broadcast on SportsNet LA and FDSSE.

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Hawks vs Lakers Player Props & Betting Lines

Odds represent consensus market data as of 12:05 pm ET.

Luka Dončić (Points): Dončić’s point total has seen some varied lines. While books like BetMGM opening at 36.5, others like DraftKings started at 35.5. The consensus has settled at 36.5, but the odds on the under are juiced to -120, indicating that while the number is high, the market is slightly leaning towards him falling just short of that lofty target. Bettors should note the line difference, as Caesars is offering the over on 35.5 points at a favorable +100.

Jalen Johnson (Points): Johnson’s scoring prop is drawing significant attention. The line has held steady at a consensus of 22.5 points, the same as its opening number at most books. However, the price on the over has been driven up to -127, suggesting a steady flow of money on the over.

CJ McCollum (Made Threes): A significant discrepancy exists in McCollum’s three-point market. DraftKings has set his line at 2.5, a full point higher than the 1.5 offered at most other sportsbooks. While the over on 1.5 is heavily juiced at a consensus of -175, the under 2.5 at DraftKings is priced at +140, presenting a potential value play.

Hawks vs Lakers Injury Report Impact

Both teams enter this contest nursing significant injuries that will have a major impact on rotations and the betting market. The most notable development is on the Lakers’ side, drastically altering their offensive outlook for this game.

Austin Reaves (G): Out (Calf) – The biggest news impacting this game is Reaves’ grade 2 left gastrocnemius strain, ruling him out for approximately four weeks. This removes a key offensive weapon from the Lakers’ lineup and forces a major redistribution of shots and playmaking duties.

The Lakers are an entirely different team with and without Reaves.

Rui Hachimura (F): Day to Day (Calf) – His availability is uncertain, casting doubt on his player props (9.5 points) and potentially thinning the Lakers’ frontcourt rotation even further.

Zaccharie Risacher (F): Questionable (Knee) – The Hawks’ key wing is listed as questionable with a knee issue. His potential absence would be a major blow to Atlanta’s perimeter scoring and defense, making his prop lines (10.5 points, 1.5 threes) a high-risk bet until his final status is confirmed.

The Hawks will also be without Kristaps Porziņģis (Achilles) and Luke Kennard (Neck), impacting their spacing and frontcourt depth significantly.

Best Hawks vs Lakers Player Prop Bets & Predictions

After dissecting the statistics, team trends, and individual matchups, we’ve identified two player props that offer significant value. Leveraging key team weaknesses and recent player performance, these are our best bets for this showdown.

Player-Prop Pick #1: Dyson Daniels Over 6.5 Assists (+105 at FanDuel)

This pick is a direct play on Daniels’ recent surge as a primary playmaker and the Lakers’ defensive vulnerabilities. While Daniels’ season-long average is 6.2 assists, that number is misleading given his recent hot streak.

Recent Performance: Daniels is in stellar form, averaging 7.8 assists over his last 10 games and an even better 8.4 assists over his last five. His assist-to-turnover ratio during this five-game hot streak is a phenomenal 4.67, showing elite decision-making.

Situational Trend: Daniels’ recent performance, averaging 7.8 assists over his last 10 games, indicates strong momentum above this line. Against teams allowing 27+ assists per game this season, he’s averaging 8.1 assists in four such matchups.

Favorable Matchup: The Lakers’ defense allows opponents to dish out 27.4 assists per game. Their defensive rating of 114.7 suggests they struggle with rotations, which a high-IQ passer like Daniels can easily exploit within Atlanta’s league-leading assist offense.

Player-Prop Pick #2: Deandre Ayton Over 8.5 Rebounds (-113 at BetRivers)

This bet targets the single biggest mismatch on the court: the Hawks’ inability to control the glass. Atlanta is one of the league’s worst defensive rebounding teams, and Ayton is perfectly positioned to capitalize.

Matchup Weakness: The Hawks give up a staggering 11.6 offensive rebounds per game to their opponents. They secure only 47.7% of all available rebounds, a glaring weakness that provides numerous second-chance opportunities.

Situational Trend: Against teams allowing 11+ offensive rebounds per game this season, Ayton has exceeded 8.5 total rebounds in 4 of 6 games (67% success rate). Centers have grabbed 9+ rebounds against Atlanta in 8 of their last 12 games (67% success rate).

Ayton’s Role: As the Lakers’ primary center, Ayton will be the main beneficiary of Atlanta’s rebounding woes. He averages 2.6 offensive rebounds per game on the season and should have multiple opportunities on the offensive glass. Over his last five games, he’s averaging 8.6 boards and 2.2 on the offensive end.

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