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2023 NBA Handicapping
(18-21) Atlanta Hawks vs. LA Clippers (21-20)
Date: Sunday, January 8th
Time: 9:00 PM EST
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
NBA Moneyline Odds: Hawks TBD | Clippers TBD (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: LAC -4.5
NBA Betting Total: 232.5
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The road Hawks come into this one off a 130-114 road loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. They entered that one as 3-point favorites and failed to cover for the third time in four outings.
The home Clippers come into this one off a 128-115 road loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. They entered that one as 5.5-point favorites and failed to cover for the fourth time in as many outings.
Atlanta is 15-23-1 overall against the spread on the season, 7-12-1 overall ATS as the away team and 4-6 ATS in its last 10.
The Clippers are 20-21 against the spread on the season, 9-10 ATS as the home team and 5-5 ATS in their last 10 overall.
These two teams have not faced off yet during the 2022-23 regular season:
*Editor’s note: Statistics and rankings are current ahead of games Saturday night, January 7. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Sunday, January 8.
Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks have secured their seat on the struggle bus. The team is just 2-6 in its last eight games, there’s been turmoil in the locker room for quite some time, Trae Young has found himself in trade-request speculation, and Nate McMillan has reportedly considered retirement mid-season (although it should be noted that McMillan responded saying it was untrue).
The latest loss came at the hands of the Lakers and was lost early in the first half. Trae Young managed to score 21 of his 32 points in the second half of the contest, but their defense has struggled, and making up for a 70-49 halftime deficit proved too much.
Season Stats
Offense
The Hawks enter this one scoring 115.3 points per game—a number that ranks 11th in the league.
When looking at the advanced stats, the Hawks score 110 points per 100 possessions. That number puts them in the No. 20 spot so far this season.
Defense
Defensively, this team is allowing 116.6 points per game. That number ranks 23rd in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 110.9 per 100 possessions—a number that ranks smack dab in the middle of the league at 15th—a tie with the Toronto Raptors.
Injury Report
- Clint Capela, C (OUT—calf)
LA Clippers
If the Hawks have secured their seat on the struggle bus, the Clippers are right there next to them.
In the middle of a five-game skid, LA is the not-so-proud owner of the league’s second-longest losing streak (tied with the Phoenix Suns) ahead of only the Houston Rockets with six straight losses.
Health is the primary contributor to the Clips’ struggles. Simply put: You never know when Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Co. are going to be available. That’s the situation LA is dealing with on Sunday, and it’s something that can doom consistency even when they do play.
Season Stats
The Clippers enter this one scoring 109.2 points per game—a number that ranks 29th across the NBA ahead of only the dead last Miami Heat.
When looking at the advanced stats, the Clippers score 108.1 points per 100 possessions. That number puts them in the No. 27th spot so far this season.
Defense
Defensively, this team is allowing 110.2 points per game. That number ranks 4th in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 108.7 per 100 possessions. That number ranks 7th.
Injury Report
- Kawhi Leonard, SF (Day-to-Day)
- Paul George, SG (Day-to-Day)
- Nicolas Batum, PF (Day-to-Day)
NBA Betting Trends:
- Clippers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
- Clippers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.
- Hawks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games.
- Hawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Free Atlanta Hawks vs. LA Clippers NBA Prediction:
The recent trends above point to something obvious.
Neither of these teams has any sort of momentum against the spread, and as we know looking at their records straight up, they’re not getting Ws in the SU column, either.
This game could end up being a game of chicken between struggle busses.
Not to cop out, but if Kawhi Leonard and Paul George play, Clippers are the pick straight up and against the spread. But if they don’t, I like the Hawks to keep this one close.
I’d wait on their statuses becoming clear and make my decision accordingly.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: LAC -4.5
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