Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Clippers Free Prediction 01/28/19

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The Atlanta Hawks (15-33) will travel to the Staples Center to meet the Los Angeles Clippers (28-22). The game starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 28, 2019, and will air on NBATV.

Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds

The Clippers were victorious over the Sacramento Kings in their last game, 122-108, despite being 4.5-point underdogs. The Hawks, meanwhile, were beat by the Portland Trail Blazers, 120-111, and failed to cover as 8.5-point underdogs. Both games finished 7 points over their projected point totals (223 for the Los Angeles game and 224 for the Atlanta game).

Los Angeles played a nearly flawless game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.540 (above their season average of 0.524) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.6 (above their season average of 21.8). For those same stats, Sacramento put up marks of 0.441 and 28.3, respectively. Atlanta, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 9.0 (better than their season average of 15.4). Los Angeles received a boost from Patrick Beverley, who put up 16 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Meanwhile, Trae Young fueled Atlanta with 30 points and eight assists.

In their first matchup this season, Montrezl Harrell led the Clippers to a 127-119 win. He registered a double-double with 25 points and 11 rebounds. Los Angeles covered as a 6.5-point favorite and the two teams combined to put up 246 points, which was over the projected point total of 232.5. One of Los Angeles’ largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 47 trips to the line, while Atlanta went just 19 times.

Of the Hawks’ 48 games, 26 have finished over the projected point total. Atlanta comes into the game with records of 15-33 straight up (SU) and 21-27 against the spread (ATS).

A little over half of Clippers games have finished over the projected point total. Moreover, Los Angeles owns records of 28-22 SU and 27-22 ATS.

The Hawks’ Young has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 18 points,8.0 assists,5.4 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Avery Bradley has averaged 12 points during that same time frame for the Clippers.

The physical Los Angeles offense could be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this showdown. The Clippers currently rank first in the NBA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.258, while Atlanta ranks 30th in FTA rate allowed (0.238).

Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Hawks, ATS Winner – Hawks, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Hawks average 5.3 blocks per game, which ranks 15th in the league. The Clippers rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (6.1).
  • Atlanta ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (34.4) while Los Angeles ranks 29th (24.8).
  • The Hawks rank sixth in points in the paint per game (52.3) while the Clippers rank 24th in points allowed in the paint per game (51.0).
  • Atlanta ranks eighth in fast-break points per game (16.2) while Los Angeles ranks 25th in fast-break points allowed per game (15.1).
  • Atlanta averages 14.0 second chance points per game, which ranks seventh in the league. Los Angeles ranks 23rd in second chance points allowed per game (14.3).
  • The Hawks rank eighth in steals per game (8.5) while the Clippers rank last (6.2).
  • The Clippers rank 12th in assists allowed per game (23.9) while the Hawks rank 29th (27.1).
  • Atlanta averages 45.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 14th in the league. Los Angeles ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (45.9).
  • Atlanta ranks ninth in points off turnovers per game (17.9) while Los Angeles ranks 28th (14.7).
  • Los Angeles is 6-1 when they allow under 100 points, while Atlanta is 3-2.
  • When scoring more than 100 points, the Clippers are 28-15 and the Hawks are 14-26.
  • Atlanta is 14-13 ATS on the road, while Los Angeles is 13-11 ATS at home.
  • The total has gone over in 14 of the Hawks’ 27 road games, while 14 of the Clippers’ 24 home games have gone over.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Clippers are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Hawks are 2-3.
  • In their last five games, Los Angeles has 5 unders, while Atlanta has 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 108.0 points per game (6.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 101.8 points per game (11.5 below their season average).
  • The Hawks have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, Atlanta has lost by an average of 7.6 points.