Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Clippers Matchup

Read our Hawks vs Clippers prediction for this NBA regular season game in Inglewood. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Hawks head to Inglewood with a record of 18-17.
  • Atlanta has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (20th).
  • The Hawks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Clippers.
  • The Clippers will be hosting the Hawks and hold a 19-15 record.
  • Defensively, Los Angeles are giving up 108.0 points per game.
  • The Clippers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hawks.

Hawks vs Clippers Prediction

At 10:30 ET, the Clippers (-217) will host the Hawks (+180) in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are currently favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 228.5.

Both teams are currently on two-game losing streaks. The Hawks are 7th in the Eastern Conference with an 18-17 record, while the Clippers are 7th in the Western Conference with a 19-15 record.

Hawks vs. Clippers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Clippers
  • Where: Inglewood at Intuit Dome
  • Date: Saturday, January 4th
  • Betting Odds LAC -5.5, ATL +180 | LAC -217 O/U 228.5

Hawks Preview: Do the Hawks Have a Shot at a Win at Inglewood?

The Hawks fell to 18-17 on the season after a 119-102 road loss to the Lakers on Friday. Atlanta entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 221 points came in well below the 234.5-point line.

Atlanta stayed within striking distance through three quarters, trailing 96-86 heading into the 4th. However, they managed just 16 points in the final period while allowing 23, leading to the 17-point loss.

In their 119-102 loss to the Lakers on Friday, the Hawks struggled offensively, shooting just 41% from the field and connecting on only 6 threes at a 17.6% rate. Trae Young led the way with 33 points and 9 assists, hitting 3 threes at 33.3% efficiency.

Jalen Johnson contributed 19 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 61.5%, while Onyeka Okongwu added a double-double with 14 points and 11 boards, hitting 58.3% of his shots. Young scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter and added 10 more in the 4th.

The Hawks struggled defensively against the Lakers, giving up 119 points on 48% shooting. Atlanta allowed 31 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters and 34 in the 2nd, before tightening up in the 4th, where they allowed 23 points.

From beyond the arc, the Lakers hit 13 threes at a 43% clip. The Hawks also sent the Lakers to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. Atlanta finished with 10 steals and 3 blocks.

Clippers Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Los Angeles?

The Hawks dropped to 18-17 on the season after a 119-102 road loss to the Lakers on Friday. Atlanta entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 221 points fell short of the 234.5 O/U line.

Atlanta trailed 31-28 after the 1st quarter and were outscored 34-29 in the 2nd. The Hawks couldn’t close the gap in the 3rd, as the Lakers edged them 31-29. In the 4th, Atlanta’s offense stalled, scoring just 16 points while the Lakers put up 23.

In their 116-98 loss to the Thunder, the Clippers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 34.4% of their threes and making 11 overall. Their field goal percentage was 46.9% for the game.

Amir Coffey led the Clippers with 26 points, connecting on 6 threes at a 75% rate. Mo Bamba added 12 points, hitting 2 threes at 66.7% efficiency, while Ivica Zubac and Kevin Porter each contributed 11 points.

Defensively, the Clippers had a solid 1st and 2nd quarter, giving up 22 and 26 points, respectively. However, they struggled in the 3rd, allowing 42 points, which contributed to their 116-98 loss to the Thunder. Los Angeles gave up 14 threes on 36% shooting.

From the line, the Thunder went 16/20. The Clippers secured 35 defensive rebounds, allowing just 4 offensive boards. They also recorded 6 steals and 1 block in the game.

Hawks vs Clippers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their five previous road games, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 1-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 117 points per game.
  • Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 103 points per game in these games.
  • Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Hawks have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
  • Los Angeles has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.

Hawks vs Clippers Prediction

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