Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers

After beating New Jersey yesterday Lakers travel to Atlanta with high hopes for another win.

Paul Gasol made his debut in the game against Nets and The Lakers expect Gasol to be a presence in the paint with Bynum expected to be sidelined at least another six weeks , and as a secondary scoring option with Bryant. So we will probably see him again tonight trying to help his team.

Atlanta has lost two straight games to the Lakers and four of the last six at Philips Arena so I don't expect them to win against L.A.. Thats why I take a handicap bet on Lakers that I think that can cover the spread with Kobe and Paul on the floor.