Hawks vs Clippers Picks and Prediction – 1/5/2025

The Atlanta Hawks complete a back-to-back on Saturday when visiting the LA Clippers after playing on the road Friday night versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Atlanta is 18-16 and third in the Southeast Division, 1 ½ games behind the first-place Orlando Magic. Atlanta was defeated by the Denver Nuggets 139-120 on Wednesday, snapping a four-game winning streak for the Hawks. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Atlanta is led in scoring and assists by Trae Young with averages of 22.3 points and 12.0 assists per game. Jalen Johnson is the leading rebounder, averaging 10.2 rebounds per game. De’Andre Hunter is second in scoring, averaging 20.6 points per game. Atlanta has seven players averaging double figures in scoring. The Hawks score an average of 117.9 points per game.

The Los Angeles Clippers look to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory at home on Saturday when hosting the Atlanta Hawks. Los Angeles is 19-15 and second in the Pacific Division, a half-game behind the first-place Los Angeles Lakers. The Clippers were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-98 on Thursday night. The Clippers have lost by 18 and 36 points in the last two games.

Norman Powell scores an average of 24.3 points per game to lead Los Angeles. James Harden is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 21.9 points and 7.8 assists per game. Ivica Zubac leads Los Angeles in rebounding, averaging 12.5 per game. Los Angeles has four players averaging double figures in scoring. The Clippers score an average of 108.8 points per game.

The LA Clippers will pick up a victory at home on Saturday when hosting the Atlanta Hawks. The Clippers have covered the number in four of the last six versus an opponent from the Southeast division. Atlanta will be playing its second game in as many nights and its fourth consecutive on the road. The Clippers defense has improved to fifth in the NBA, allowing an average of just 108.0 points per game. Final Score Prediction, LA Clippers win and cover ATS 112-102.