LA Clippers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 17/03/2024, 07:20  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 17/03/2024 at 07:21 in NBA Predictions

The Atlanta Hawks will head to Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA on Sunday night. The hosts are 42-24 and fourth in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 29-37 and tenth in the Eastern Conference. 

The Atlanta Hawks have hit a rough patch, dropping five of their last eight games overall. They're now looking to halt a three-game losing streak after a narrow 124-122 road loss to the Jazz on Friday. Dejounte Murray led the team with 33 points and nine assists, while De’Andre Hunter contributed 27 points on 10 of 17 shooting off the bench. Offensively, Atlanta ranks fifth in the NBA, averaging 119.4 points per game, while the Los Angeles Clippers boast the 11th-ranked defense, conceding 112.7 points per game. The Hawks typically score 6.3 more points at home than on the road. However, their defensive performance has been less impressive, allowing 121.3 points per game, the second-worst record in the NBA this season. Atlanta are hindered by injuries, with up to eight players on the injury list, including key figures like Trae Young, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Onyeka Okongwu.

The Los Angeles Clippers have experienced a slight downturn recently, losing three of their last four games overall. They’re now aiming to rebound from a disappointing 112-104 road loss to the Pelicans on Friday. Paul George led the team with 26 points and six assists, while Kawhi Leonard added 23 points with seven rebounds and two blocks. The Clippers' offense averages only 4.5 fewer points per game (116.8) than the Hawks allow (121.3). Defensively, the Clippers concede 112.7 points per game, placing them 12th in the NBA this season. They typically allow 2.0 more points in road games than at home. The Clippers will be missing former MVP Russell Westbrook, while James Harden and Norman Powell are questionable for the upcoming match.