LA Clippers vs Atlanta Hawks: On Monday, the LA Clippers will play their opening game of the season against the Atlanta Hawks. Both teams had a 1-1 record at the end of the previous campaign, with each side winning at home. In their next game against the Hawks, LA will look to open the season with a road victory in order to complete a sweep.
Trade rumours have been circulating around practically every player on the roster save for Trae Young, but Atlanta has been playing well. The Hawks have won four straight games, the most recent being a lung-busting 141-134 victory over the Golden State Warriors in overtime on Saturday. When playing the Clippers, who are on a roll, they will need to give it their all.
During their longest road trip of the season—seven games—the Clippers are 5-1. Particularly when it comes to their offensive output, they have been playing outstanding basketball behind James Harden, Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard. LA will try to add another victim to round up its road trip.
LA Clippers vs Atlanta Hawks: Game preview
Ever since the Los Angeles Clippers acquired James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers, they have been almost untouchable. With five straight losses after Harden’s trade, the Clippers have the best record in the NBA at 30-8.
“The Beard” has been directing plays, which has kept Ty Lue’s offence clicking. The Clippers have had the NBA’s top offensive rating since December, registering a rating of 126.4. By outscoring the Hawks on offence, they want to maintain their domination.
Throughout the Atlanta Hawks’ four-game winning streak, Trae Young has been outstanding. In that time, he has averaged 30.8 points, 11.5 assists, and 1.8 steals. Coach Quin Snyder’s Hawks have been successful because players from all across the roster have contributed. If Atlanta is to have any chance of defeating the formidable Clippers, everyone will need to stand up.
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Clippers vs. Hawks Picks
The following are our top betting choices for this game:
The advantage discovered when contrasting our data-led probabilities with the current betting odds makes betting on the Hawks moneyline the wisest choice, even if the Clippers are the team with the greater chance of winning.
Prediction
Hawks 121, Clippers 115
