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The Atlanta Hawks (29-37) and LA Clippers (42-24) meet Sunday. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Hawks vs. Clippers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Clippers lead 1-0
The Hawks are coming off a 124-122 loss against the Utah Jazz Friday as the Over (223.5) hit. Atlanta has failed to cover in 3 straight games after losing as a 1-point favorite in Salt Lake City.
The Clippers, who were 7-point underdogs, lost 112-104 to the New Orleans Pelicans Friday with the Under (219) cashing at Smoothie King Center. LA was without G James Harden (shoulder) for a 2nd straight game, and the 10-time All-Star is questionable for Sunday.
In a Feb. 5 meeting, the Clippers beat Atlanta 149-144 at State Farm Arena as the Over (245.5) easily hit. F Kawhi Leonard scored 11 of his 36 points in the 4th quarter for the Clippers, who covered as 4-point favorites.
Hawks at Clippers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:06 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hawks +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Clippers -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hawks +9.5 (-110) | Clippers -9.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Hawks at Clippers key injuries
Hawks
- F Saddiq Bey (knee) out
- G Kobe Bufkin (toe) out
- C Onyeka Okongwu (toe) out
- G Trae Young (finger) out
Clippers
- G James Harden (shoulder) questionable
- G Norman Powell (leg) questionable
- G Russell Westbrook (hand) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Hawks at Clippers picks and predictions
Prediction
Clippers 115, Hawks 100
Moneyline
The Clippers (-450) should bounce back after losing to the Pelicans. However, I can’t recommend risking $450 to win $100.
PASS. Lay the points and/or bet the total instead.
Against the spread
The Hawks are 0-3 straight up (SU) and ATS in their last 3 games, including back-to-back SU losses after closing as favorites. This team has too many injuries to live up to the market’s expectation of it.
At least the Clippers have shown that they are capable of bouncing back after losses. After losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves on national TV Tuesday, they covered as 6-point favorites with a 126-111 Thursday win at the Chicago Bulls.
BET CLIPPERS -9.5 (-110).
Over/Under
The Hawks offense has been disappointing without Young. Before their loss to the Jazz, they had scored 103 or fewer points in 3 straight games and 5 of their previous 7. This Hawks team just has too many injuries to put up a meaningful amount of points, especially against a focused Clippers defense coming off a loss.
BET UNDER 221.5 (-115).
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