Los Angeles Clippers vs Atlanta Hawks Preview
The Atlanta Hawks are currently on a three-game losing streak and will look to turn things around as they take on the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers are favored by 10 points and currently sit in fourth place in the Western Conference.
This non-conference matchup will take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will be televised on NBA TV. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 ET.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Atlanta Hawks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Clippers have faced off vs. the Hawks as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. When looking at the last three head-to-head matchups between the Hawks and Clippers, only 2 points per game has separated the teams, with the Clippers going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Atlanta has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 109 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Clippers offense has averaged 113 points per game while allowing an average of 112. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 5-5 ATS.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Clippers have an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 against the spread.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
In the Hawks’ last game against the Jazz, the teams combined for 246 points, which was higher than the O/U line of 222.5. Atlanta lost the game by a score of 124-122, and they were favored by 1.5 points going into the game.
This season, the Hawks have an O/U record of 34-32, and their games have averaged 240.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 224.5.
Against the spread, the Hawks have lost three straight games and are 22-44 overall. On the road, they have an ATS record of 11-22 compared to 11-22 at home.
Looking at their record vs. the Eastern Conference, the Hawks are 17-26 and 12-11 against non-conference opponents. In the East, they are currently in 10th place and 3rd in the Southeast Division.
On the season, the Hawks are 29-37, and they have lost three straight games. As the underdog, they are 8-20 this season and 9-19 vs. the spread as the underdog.
When it comes to scoring, the Hawks are a top-5 team in the league, averaging 119.4 points per game (5th). However, their scoring numbers are slightly lower on the road, where they average 116.2 points per game (10th).
One of the reasons for Atlanta’s success on offense is their ability to get to the free-throw line. They are 3rd in the NBA in free throws made per game (19.6) and 5th in free throw attempts (24.3).
In terms of three-point shooting, the Hawks are 8th in the league in made threes (13.6) and 7th in three-point attempts (37.6). Overall, they are shooting 36% from beyond the arc (18th).
Coming into the game, the Hawks will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 121.3 points per game (29th). Inside the arc, the Hawks defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 57.0% and 39.0% from three-point territory.
Today, the Clippers are favored by 10 points against the Hawks. This season, they have been favored in 52 of their 66 games, going 39-13 as the favorite. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +7.6 points per game.
Looking at their ATS record, the Clippers are 33-33 for the season and have failed to cover the spread in their last two home games. At home, their ATS record is 16-16.
In their most recent game, the Clippers lost to the Pelicans by a score of 112-104. The O/U line for that game was 218.5, and the teams combined for 216 points. LA was a 7-point underdog in that game.
This season, the Clippers have an O/U record of 29-36-1, and their games have averaged a combined 229.5 points. In non-conference games, the average O/U line is 229.5 points.
Overall, the Clippers are 42-24 this season, which is good for 4th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 25-18 and 8-5 against teams in the Pacific Division.
At home this season, the Clippers are averaging 116.8 points per game, which is 13th in the NBA. In terms of pace, they are 27th in the league at 96.8 possessions per game. Overall, the Clippers are 11th in scoring at 116.8 points per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Clippers are 6th in field goal percentage at 49%. From beyond the arc, they are 2nd in three-point shooting at 38%. In terms of free throws, the Clippers are 8th in makes per game at 18.4.
So far this season, the Clippers have outscored the NBA average in 53% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 20th in the league with an average of 25.8 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 22nd in the NBA.
At present, the Clippers’ defense is ranked 12th, allowing 112.7 points per game. The Los Angeles defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.1% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.0% of their field goal attempts vs. Los Angeles.
With the Clippers being favored by 10, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 116-109 in favor of the Clippers.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hawks (+10)
- Projecting a combined 225 points, we like the over
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- James Harden – Shoulder – Questionable
- Russell Westbrook – Hand – Out
- Norman Powell – Lower Leg – Questionable
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Trae Young – Hand – Out
- Onyeka Okongwu – Toe – Out
- Saddiq Bey – ACL – Out
- AJ Griffin – Ankle – Out
- Mouhamed Gueye – Elbow – Out
- Kobe Bufkin – Toe – Out
