The Atlanta Hawks (3-13) will attempt to put an end to their seven-game losing streak when they square off with the Los Angeles Clippers (10-5) at State Farm Arena. The game will air on Fox Sports – Southeast at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 19, 2018.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 228 points with Los Angeles set as a 7-point favorite.
Los Angeles Clippers at Atlanta Hawks Betting Prediction
The Clippers will be looking for similar success after covering the 4-point spread against the Brooklyn Nets in their last outing, 127-119. The total points for the game (246) came in well over the O/U total of 221.5. Los Angeles’ 7.0 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Brooklyn, who had a rate of 9.7. The Clippers’ mark was better than their season average of 12.6. Los Angeles was lifted by Tobias Harris, who had 27 points and eight rebounds.
In the Hawks’ last game, they fell to the Indiana Pacers, 97-89, but were able to cover as 11.5-point underdogs. The combined points for the game (186) finished well under the O/U total of 219. Indiana’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Pacers had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. five), defensive rebounds (43 vs. 36) and total rebounds (54 vs. 41). With 13 points and five rebounds, Kent Bazemore had a good performance for Atlanta.
After the Clippers won both meetings against the Hawks last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Los Angeles won 108-107. One of Los Angeles’ biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 34 trips to the line, while Atlanta went 29 times.
Los Angeles holds records of 10-5 straight up (SU) and 9-6 against the spread (ATS). Vegas tends to place the total low when the Clippers are playing, as 60.0 percent of their games have finished over the total.
Meanwhile, Atlanta is 3-13 SU and 7-9 ATS. It’s tough to find a trend for games involving the Hawks in regards to the total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
Montrezl Harrell and Lou Williams have played well over the last five games for Los Angeles. Harrell has averaged 19 points,7.2 rebounds,1.8 blocks,1.2 steals per game. Not to be outdone, Williams has recorded 20 points,6.2 assists a game during that span.
Los Angeles could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense squares off against one of the league’s worst defenses. The Clippers rank fifth in offensive efficiency while Atlanta ranks 22nd in defensive efficiency.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Atlanta Hawks Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Los Angeles is 3-4 ATS on the road with 4 overs and 3 unders.
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS at home with 3 overs and 3 unders.
When holding opponents under 100 points, Los Angeles is 2-0 and Atlanta is 0-2.
The Hawks are 3-9 when they score more than 100 points, while the Clippers are 10-4.
Atlanta ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (35.1) while Los Angeles ranks 28th (24.9).
The Hawks rank seventh in steals per game (8.7) while the Clippers rank 28th (5.4).
Los Angeles ranks seventh in assists allowed per game (22.3) while Atlanta ranks 28th (27.1).
The Clippers rank 11th in rebounds per game (46.5) while the Hawks rank 28th in rebounds allowed per game (48.8).
Atlanta ranks fifth in fast break points per game (17.2) while Los Angeles ranks 21st (11.5).
The Hawks rank 14 in points off turnovers per game (17.3125) while the Clippers rank 28 (13.933333333333334).
Atlanta averages 5.6875 blocks per game, which ranks 11 in the league. Los Angeles ranks 24 in blocks allowed per game (6.466666666666667).
The Clippers average 13 second chance points per game, which ranks 17 in the league. The Hawks rank 27 in second chance points allowed per game (16.6875).
Atlanta averages 47.875 points in the paint per game, which ranks 12 in the NBA. Los Angeles ranks 19 in points allowed in the paint per game (48.93333333333333).
Bettings Trends:
Over its last five games, Los Angeles is 3-2 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.
Atlanta is 3-2 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over its last five games.
The Clippers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 4.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 100.0 points per game (6.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 115.2 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
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