It’s Friday, March 14, and basketball fans are gearing up for an exciting matchup between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Atlanta Hawks, set to tip off at State Farm Arena in bustling Atlanta. With the Clippers boasting a 36-30 record and the Hawks close behind at 32-34, both teams are eyeing a crucial win.
The Clippers have struggled a bit on the road this season, holding a 14-20 record, but they’ve maintained a marginal point differential of 2. Meanwhile, the Hawks have done well on their home court recently, winning 6 out of their last 10 games. Earlier in Los Angeles, the Clippers dominated the Hawks 131-105, making this their final face-off of the season.
Both teams are cruising on impressive streaks—with Atlanta winning four straight and five out of their last six, and Los Angeles securing four victories in their previous five games. As we anticipate this thrilling game, we’ve gathered all you need to know, from how to watch to the odds, recent performances, player stats, and expert predictions.
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Details for Clippers vs. Hawks Showdown
Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM EST
Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
Broadcast: Network/Streaming
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Clippers vs. Hawks Betting Odds
Here’s the lowdown on the current odds:
- Moneyline: Clippers are favored at -154, while the Hawks sit at +129
- Spread: Clippers are favored by 3 points
- Over/Under: Set at 232 points
This gives an implied total of 116.91 points for Los Angeles and 115.34 for Atlanta.
Interested in finding the best betting lines? Check out the NBC Sports Live Odds tool for real-time updates from top sportsbooks.
Insider Picks & Predictions
Vaughn Dalzell, known by many as @VmoneySports, is backing the Hawks at +3 and even on the moneyline against the Clippers. He notes the return of Kawhi Leonard has energized the Clippers, but Atlanta’s home advantage and a heated contest between Trae Young and James Harden could see them hold their ground. Dyson Daniels is expected to be a key player in defending Leonard. "I like the Hawks +3," says Dalzell.
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Our model runs projections on moneyline, spread, and the over/under for NBA games using recent performance and game stats. After crunching the data, we align its insights with current odds to gauge betting confidence levels.
Here’s what our model suggests for tonight:
- On the Moneyline, the Clippers are favored.
- Against the Spread, the recommendation leans towards Hawks at +3.
- No clear call on the total points at 232.
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Key Insights and Stats
- Clippers have emerged victorious in 7 of their last 10 away games against teams with losing records.
- The total has hit the over in 7 of the Hawks’ and Clippers’ last 5 games combined.
- L.A. has covered the spread in their last 3 visits to Atlanta.
- They’ve also won 14 out of 22 games against teams from the Eastern Conference this season.
For further trend analysis, the NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports has all the additional info you’ll need.
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- Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)
- Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper)
- Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports)
- Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
