NBA:Lakers vs. Hawks -by Jim Feist

With all the high flying offensive stars on the defending champion Lakers, it’s easy to overlook that they are one of the top defensive teams in the NBA. Oddsmakers have overlooked it, as well, on a 16-7 run under the total. They take on an Atlanta team that is getting primed for the playoffs, on a 2-1 run under the total. They held offensive teams Orlando and Indiana to 84 points each. This will have a playoff-type atmosphere with the defending champs in town, which often means more defense than offense. Play the Lakers/Hawks Under the total.