The Los Angeles Clippers play host to the Atlanta Hawks at the Intuit Dome on Monday night. Here’s a Clippers vs Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Clippers vs Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks have been in decent form as they’ve won four of their past six games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after running past the shorthanded Lakers in a 122-102 home win on Saturday. Mouhamed Gueye led the team with 21 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, Zaccharie Risacher added 19 points with four assists while Asa Newell and Vit Krejci each scored 17 points.
As a team, the Hawks shot 51 percent from the field and 16 of 39 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 37 points in the first quarter. They dominated the contest to lead by as many as 30 points before they took their foot off the gas.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have been in a slump as they’ve lost five of their last six games and they will be hoping to arrest a four-game slide after getting burned by the Suns in a 114-103 defeat on Saturday. Ivica Zubac led the team with 21 points, 15 rebounds and four assists on 10 of 12 shooting, John Collins added 19 points off the bench while James Harden tallied 13 points with 13 assists on four of 15 shooting.
As a team, the Clippers shot 53 percent from the field and 10 of 33 from the 3-point line as they started the game flat. They just left themselves too much ground to make up after allowing 35 points in the first quarter to fall behind by 18 points early.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Hawks have lost each of their last 10 road games against Pacific Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Clippers have won 12 of their last 13 games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 road games against Pacific Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Hawks’ last three games.
- The Clippers have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last four road games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Clippers’ last four games as favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Hawks’ last five games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Ivica Zubac ranks T4th in the league for second chance points (40) this season.
- James Harden ranks 5th amongst qualified players for assists per game (9.1) this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Dyson Daniels ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.3) this season.
- Zaccharie Risacher ranks T6th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (4.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (16.0).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (20.9).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (13.7).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.5).
Clippers vs Hawks Prediction
The Hawks have ruled out Trae Young, and they are keeping eyes on Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jalen Johnson, who are both questionable, while the Clippers have ruled out Kawhi Leonard with Bradley Beal listed as questionable.
It’s always tough to pick games when both teams are missing so many key players, but the Hawks looked great in their last win. I think they can keep it going with a minor upset against this struggling Clippers, missing some key players.