The Los Angeles Clippers (33-15) and Atlanta Hawks (22-27) meet Monday at State Farm Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the'Clippers vs. Hawks odds'and make our expert'NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; split 1-1 last season
The Clippers, who will play a 2nd road game in as many days, have won 3 in a row and 8 of 9 after a 103-95 victory at the Miami Heat Sunday. They covered as 5-point favorites and the Under (223) cashed. F Kawhi Leonard has 25+ points in 5 straight games while F Paul George failed to reach 20 points for the 4th straight game.
Atlanta wraps up a 6-game homestand Monday. The Hawks won their 4th straight game Saturday, beating the Golden State Warriors 141-134 in overtime. Atlanta covered as a 2-point favorite and the Over (246) hit. While G Trae Young led the Hawks with 35 points — hitting 7 of 11 from 3 — it was F Jalen Johnson that did it all for the Hawks, tallying 21 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists in the victory. Atlanta is 1 game under .500 at home this season (12-13).