Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Clippers Free Prediction 11/16/19

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The Atlanta Hawks (4-7), 13-point underdogs, will travel to the Staples Center to square off with the Los Angeles Clippers (7-5). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 227.5 points and it can be seen on FSN Prime Ticket at 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Clippers ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Hawks (8-point underdogs) were defeated by the Phoenix Suns, 128-112, while the Clippers (4-point favorites) fell to the New Orleans Pelicans, 132-127. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Atlanta game finished 10.5 points over the projected point total of 229.5, while the Los Angeles game finished 25.5 points over the projected point total of 233.5.

Atlanta had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.9 (above their season average of 22.9) while Los Angeles did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (24-31; 77.4 percent). Lou Williams had a solid performance for Los Angeles with 31 points and nine assists. Atlanta, meanwhile, was lifted by Trae Young, who contributed 21 points and 13 assists.

This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Hawks won the last game 123-118. Atlanta had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.5 vs. 31.0). Los Angeles, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (26-28; 92.9 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Of the Hawks’ 11 games, seven have finished under the projected point total. Atlanta comes into the game with records of 4-7 straight up (SU) and 5-6 against the spread (ATS).

Clippers games also have typically gone under the total (66.7 percent). Further, Los Angeles is 7-5 SU and 6-5-1 ATS.

The Hawks’ Jabari Parker has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 22 points,8.2 rebounds,1.2 steals,1.2 blocks per game. Meanwhile, Williams has averaged 24 points,6.0 assists during that same time frame for the Clippers.

The physical Los Angeles offense could be getting to the free throw line a lot in this contest. The Clippers currently rank third in the league with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.239, while Atlanta ranks 26th in FTA rate allowed (0.240).

Hawks vs. Clippers Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Clippers, ATS Winner – Hawks, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Clippers average 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 19th in the league. The Hawks rank 24th in steals allowed per game (9.0).
  • Los Angeles ranks third in second chance points per game (15.0) while Atlanta ranks 21st (12.5).
  • The Clippers rank 10th in points off turnovers per game (18.6) while the Hawks rank 21st in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.2).
  • Los Angeles ranks third in assists allowed per game (21.3) while Atlanta ranks 13th (23.5).
  • Atlanta ranks third in points in the paint per game (53.8) while Los Angeles ranks 10th (50.0).
  • The Clippers average 5.3 blocks per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. The Hawks rank 25th in blocks allowed per game (7.1).
  • The Hawks rank 16th in three pointers attempted per game (32.3) while the Clippers rank 25th (29.7).
  • Los Angeles ranks fourth in rebounds per game (47.8) while Atlanta ranks 18th (44.3).
  • In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Atlanta is 1-0 and Los Angeles is 4-0.
  • When scoring above 100 points, the Clippers are 6-3 and the Hawks are 4-4.
  • Atlanta is 2-3 ATS on the road, while Los Angeles is 5-1-1 ATS at home.
  • The total has gone over in 3 of the Hawks’ 5 road games, while 6 of the Clippers’ 7 home games have gone under.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Clippers are 2-2-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Hawks are 1-4.
  • In their last five games, Los Angeles has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Atlanta has 4 overs and 1 under.
  • During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 109.8 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 110.4 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
  • The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.0, up from 4.7 for the season.