Clippers vs Hawks

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Clippers on January 8. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

Even with all of their struggles offensively, the Clippers still have one of the better defensive units in the league, ranking sixth in defensive rating (110.8). The Clippers and Hawks are two of the most disappointing teams in the NBA this season. Still, even with the intensity of the defense, this one is tough to project Over or Under. Leonard and George will create issues for the Hawks perimeter scorers by using their length and size to force them into bad shots. The early results show it's still Young in command of the [Atlanta Hawks](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/atlanta-hawks) offense, for better or worse, with the Oklahoma product averaging more shot attempts, points, and usage rate per game on the season. For one, the Clippers have one of the better perimeter defenses in the NBA. brings will cause all sorts of problems for an Atlanta team in the Bottom 10 in offensive rating (111.5). Leonard and Paul George will spend a lot of time on Murray, and their size advantage could make life hell for Murray on the wings. Both are searching for a glimmer of hope during a season filled with roadblocks. last season. That strategy has yet to work for Atlanta thus far, so that could change as the season progresses. [Trae Young](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/2621/trae-young) and [Dejounte Murray](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/443/dejounte-murray).

Hawks: Trae Young – Dejounte Murray – DeAndre Hunter – John Collins – Onyeka Okongwu · Clippers: Reggie Jackson – Paul George – Kawhi Leonard – Marcus Morris – ...

It would be truly great if the Clippers can get a double-digit lead in the first quarter. We are at the halfway mark of the season, the Clippers are 21-20, and they have a negative point differential due to a still-awful offense and a slipping defense. Starting Off Strong: It feels like the Clippers never set the tone in the first quarter. There’s also the matter of building winning habits in the regular season, and the Clippers haven’t flashed winning habits once this season. The Clippers are in the bad place. There’s plenty of time to turn things around, but the Clippers need to get urgent at some point, or they will be in the play-in.

The Hawks failed to cover the spread as 3-point favorites in a 130-114 loss at the Los Angeles Lakers Friday. G Trae Young scored 21 of his 32 points in the 2nd ...

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We go over some of the best betting options for Sunday's matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers.

On a relatively high total, the under is the move Sunday night. The Clippers have lost five straight themselves and will hope to turn things around in this contest. Take Atlanta to cover in what should be a relatively tight contest.

The Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers have a higher total for their game on Sunday, but the UNDER may be the best way to bet on this matchup.

The other crazy stat is that Los Angeles has gone under this number of 234.5 in 33 of its 41 games so far this season. Atlanta isn;t much better clocking in at 22nd in the league. So, I’m going to the total for my best bet tonight.