The Clippers are favored by 10 points in tonight’s non-conference matchup against the Hawks. The over/under line is set at 224.5.

Los Angeles enters the game with a 42-24 record and is 4th in the Western Conference. Atlanta is 29-37 and has lost three straight games. Tip-off at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled for 9:30 ET.

ATLANTA HAWKS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +10

This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 9:30 ET on Sunday, March 17th.

WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-109 in favor of the Clippers.
  • Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with Kawhi Leonard points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 13 threes.

Is a Win at Los Angeles Possible for the Hawks?

In their last game against the Jazz, the Hawks lost by a score of 124-122. The O/U line for that game was 222.5, and they were favored by 1.5 points going into the game.

This season, the Hawks have an O/U record of 34-32-0, and 56 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 224.5. On average, their games have scored 240.7 points.

Against the spread, the Hawks have lost three straight games and have an overall ATS record of 22-44. On the road, they are 11-22 ATS compared to 11-22 ATS at home.

Looking at their season record, the Hawks are 29-37 and are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 17-26 and 7-6 against teams in their division.

For the season, the Hawks are 13-20 on the road, and they have an average scoring differential of -3.6 points per game. As underdogs, they are 8-20 and 9-19 ATS as underdogs.

Heading into their matchup with the Clippers, the Hawks are one of the NBA’s most prolific offenses, ranking 5th in scoring at 119.4 points per game. However, their scoring average drops to 116.2 on the road compared to 122.5 at home.

Atlanta’s offense is built around their ability to get to the free-throw line, as they rank 3rd in free throws made per game. In terms of pace, the Hawks are 5th in the NBA at 100.5 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Hawks are 23rd in field goal percentage at 46%. From beyond the arc, they are 8th in made threes per game but are shooting just 36% from deep.

Currently, the Hawks’ defense holds the 29th rank in the NBA, allowing 121.3 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Hawks’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 57.0% and allowing 39.0% from beyond the arc.

Do the Clippers Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

In Clippers games this season, the average over/under line is 229.5, which is higher than today’s line of 224.5. Overall, their games have averaged 229.5 points.

Los Angeles has a record of 29-36-1 on the over/under this season. In non-conference games, the Clippers have gone 17-6 on the over/under.

The Clippers are 33-33 against the spread this season, including a 16-16 record at home. As the favorite, their ATS record is 29-23, and they have failed to cover the spread in two straight home games.

Going into their last game against the Pelicans, the Clippers were favored by 7 points but lost the game by a score of 112-104. The O/U line for that game was 218.5.

Currently, the Clippers are favored by 10 points against the Hawks, and their record as the favorite is 39-13. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +7.6 points per game.

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 compared to 17-6 against the East.

At home, the Clippers are scoring 116.8 points per game, which is 13th in the NBA. Overall, they are 11th in scoring at 116.8 points per game. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Clippers are 2nd in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 38%. In terms of pace, they are 27th at 96.8 possessions per game.

So far this season, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 53% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 6th in the league at 49%. When it comes to two-point shooting, the Clippers are 11th in the league at 55%.

On average, the Clippers are making 13 three-pointers per game, which is 13th in the NBA. In terms of assists, they are 20th at 25.8 per game. When it comes to free throws, the Clippers are 8th in the league at 18.4 made free throws per game.

Currently, the Clippers’ defense holds the 12th rank in the NBA, allowing 112.7 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Clippers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.0% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.1% from downtown.