Los Angeles Clippers vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/14/25
At 7:30 ET, the 36-30 Clippers will take on the 32-34 Hawks in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are favored by 4 points and are currently 8th in the Western Conference. The Hawks are on a 4-game win streak and are 7th in the Eastern Conference.
This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on FDSS.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +4
This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Friday, March 14th.
WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-114 in favor of the Clippers.
- Our projections have James Harden finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists.
- From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 12 threes.
Can the Clippers Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?
The Clippers improved to 36-30 on the season with a 119-104 road win over the Heat on Wednesday. Los Angeles entered the game as +2 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory. The total points of 223 exceeded the pre-game line of 206.5 by 16.5 points.
Los Angeles jumped out to a 30-20 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Heat responded by taking the 2nd quarter 32-27. The Clippers edged Miami 35-32 in the 3rd quarter and closed out the game strong, holding the Heat to 20 points in the 4th while scoring 27 of their own.
The Clippers shot 59.2% from the field and 48.1% from three, hitting 13 threes in their win over the Heat. Bogdan Bogdanović led the way with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 made threes, shooting 68.8% from the field.
Ivica Zubac added 26 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 75%, while James Harden contributed 24 points and 11 assists, despite shooting just 30% from the field. Bogdanović scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Harden added 5 in the final period.
The Clippers’ defense shined in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 points in each, which helped them secure a 119-104 win over the Heat. They gave up 32 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Overall, the Heat shot 47% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Clippers held the Heat to 14 made threes on 37% shooting. They also sent Miami to the free-throw line 14 times, where the Heat made 10. The Clippers grabbed 34 defensive rebounds, giving up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.
Can Atlanta Secure a Home Victory?
Atlanta improved to 32-34 on the season with a 123-110 win over the Hornets on Wednesday. The Hawks, who were favored by 7.5 points, covered the spread at home. The total points for the game were 233, falling short of the 241-point over/under line.
A key moment in the game was a 13-0 run by the Hawks, which stretched their lead from 52-49 to 65-49. Atlanta edged Charlotte 22-20 in the 2nd quarter and entered the 4th quarter with an 89-78 lead, outscoring the Hornets 34-32 in the final period.
Trae Young’s 35 points and 12 assists led the Hawks to a win over the Hornets, despite shooting just 35% from the field. As a team, Atlanta shot 42%, but connected on 14 threes at a 38.9% rate. Caris LeVert added 15 points, hitting 4 threes at 50%, while Georges Niang contributed 12 points, also shooting 50% from deep.
Young had a big 3rd quarter, scoring 17 points, and added 9 more in the 4th. LeVert scored 6 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, and Niang added 5 points in the final period. Vít Krejčí also chipped in 5 of his 11 points in the 4th quarter.
The Hawks put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, holding the Hornets to just 20 points, which helped them secure a 123-110 win. Overall, Atlanta allowed 110 points, with Charlotte shooting 45% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Hornets hit 14 threes at a 40% clip. The Hawks sent Charlotte to the line 18 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, Atlanta recorded 13 steals and 6 blocks.