The Atlanta Hawks will try to extend their five-game winning streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Atlanta is coming off a 119-104 win at Milwaukee on Wednesday, marking its fourth double-digit victory during its winning streak. Los Angeles has lost six of its last eight games, including back-to-back losses to the Timberwolves and Heat.  

Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday at State Farm Arena. The Hawks are favored by 4.5 points in the latest Hawks vs. Lakers odds, while the over/under is 231 points, per SportsLine consensus. Before entering any Lakers vs. Hawks picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.

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