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Hawks vs Clippers Prediction, Odds & Game Preview 3/14/2025

Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Clippers prediction: who will win?

For tonight's Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Clippers matchup, our predictive model gives the Clippers a 68.25% chance of defeating the Hawks.

Los Angeles Clippers: 68.25% win probability

Superior defensive efficiency (7,185 goals against compared to Hawks' 7,893)
Better overall record (36-30 vs Hawks' 32-34)
More consistent recent form (WLWWW vs Hawks' WWWWL)

Atlanta Hawks: 31.75% win probability

Poor defensive record (7,893 goals against, 4th worst in Eastern Conference)
Lower win percentage (32 wins in 66 games vs Clippers' 36 wins)
Struggling in conference position (7th in East vs Clippers' 8th in stronger West)

At Sporting Post, our unique prediction model brings together insights from top NBA experts. Instead of searching through countless expert analyses online, you can rely on our predictions to capture the market's overall sentiment. We scan trusted sources, analyzing expert picks, data, and trends, while our AI assigns a confidence level to each prediction. These confidence levels are then averaged to generate an 'expert opinion' win probability—providing a data-driven reflection of the collective intelligence of the industry's leading NBA analysts.

Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Clippers odds

Here are the latest odds for this NBA matchup as the Atlanta Hawks host the Los Angeles Clippers at home on Friday, March 14.

	Atlanta Hawks	Los Angeles Clippers
Moneyline	+145 (via DraftKings Sportsbook)	-162 (via FanDuel Sportsbook)

Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Clippers preview

The red-hot Hawks are riding a wave of momentum into Friday's clash with the Clippers, having won five of their last six games behind Trae Young's explosive scoring and playmaking.

Young's historic 35-point performance against Charlotte, where he became just the sixth player ever to sink 21+ free throws without a miss, showcases just how dangerous Atlanta's offense can be when firing on all cylinders.

The Clippers, though, have been no slouches themselves, coming off an impressive road win in Miami where they shot a blistering 59% from the field and dominated the glass 45-29.

While Norman Powell's absence with a hamstring strain hurts LA's scoring punch, the trio of James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, and Ivica Zubac has stepped up big time - with Zubac particularly impressing through his 16 points and 12 boards per game.

The Hawks' bench could be the X-factor here, having outgunned Charlotte's reserves 57-18 in their last outing, though they'll need that same firepower against LA's third-ranked defense.

These teams' last meeting in January saw the Clippers cruise to a 26-point victory, but Atlanta's recent surge and home-court advantage should make this a much tighter affair.

Keep an eye on the Hawks' Clint Capela, whose status remains questionable due to personal reasons, which could impact Atlanta's interior defense against Zubac and the Clippers' paint attack.

With both teams finding their groove at the right time, this cross-conference showdown at State Farm Arena has all the makings of a classic.

Key stats

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Hawks (7th East) vs Clippers (8th West) shows both teams fighting for playoff spots with similar records - Hawks at 32-34 and Clippers at 36-30
2
Clippers hold better recent form with 4 wins in last 5 (WLWWW) compared to Hawks' similar streak (WWWWL), suggesting both teams enter with momentum
3
Hawks struggle defensively with -144 point differential (7749 scored, 7893 allowed) while Clippers maintain +146 (7331 scored, 7185 allowed)
4
Hawks average 117.4 points per game vs Clippers' 111.1, indicating potential for a high-scoring matchup between contrasting offensive styles