This is the current number with now Luka Doncic set to play (Hawks were around -3) -- and LeBron will play, too. I don't love backing the Lakers in the second of a B2B but they looked so bad Sunday at the Kings that I think we get a good effort. And Atlanta is rather short-handed in the frontcourt due to injury led by the Unicorn being out.

FanDuel. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has thrived in his new role in Atlanta. When playing without Kristaps Porzingis and the recently traded Trae Young, he’s cleared this points line in 13/16 games this season. He’ll face off against the Lakers’ 26th rated defense - LA has struggled to guard perimeter scoring threats all season. I expect Alexander-Walker to serve as the complementary scorer to Jalen Johnson tonight, the latter has a slightly tougher individual matchup.

In the last seven games without Trae Young, Jalen Johnson has averaged 23.7 points. He has shot much better on the road, 53.6 percent overall and 40.8 percent from beyond the arc. This is a good matchup as the Lakers rank 26th in defensive rating and are playing the second night of a back-to-back.