The Los Angeles Clippers head into Wednesday’s clash with the Atlanta Hawks riding a brutal five‑game losing streak. They will try to end that losing streak against a Hawks team that is dealing with some major injury issues. Here, I’ve broken down this matchup and you can continue reading to get my Clippers vs Hawks prediction.
Our Clippers vs Hawks Pick
- Pick: Hawks –3.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Los Angeles Clippers @ Atlanta Hawks
- Date & Time: December 3, 2025, 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Clippers vs Hawks Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total (O/U) |
|---|---|---|
| Hawks –3.5 | Hawks –160 | Clippers +135 | 226.5 |
Key Storylines
- The Clippers enter at 5–16, having lost their last five games. Their offense has averaged just 112.3 points per game (26th in the league) while giving up 118.8 points per game, good for 22nd in defensive efficiency. Key rotational players like Bradley Beal (out for season), Derrick Jones Jr., Bogdan Bogdanović, and others remain unavailable. Ivica Zubac remains a rebounding anchor, but that alone won’t carry them. James Harden (26.9 PPG, 8.4 APG) remains their go-to scorer, and Kawhi Leonard (26.4 PPG) still produces, but the overall lack of cohesion and supporting cast has been costly.
- For Atlanta, the spotlight is on Jalen Johnson, who continues asserting himself as the team’s do‑it‑all forward. That’s especially important with star guard Trae Young sidelined with a knee issue and Kristaps Porzingis out due to illness. Johnson posted 29 points, 13 boards, and 7 assists in a recent game, with teammate Nickeil Alexander‑Walker chipping in 26, including six threes. The Hawks have displayed surprising resilience and fluidity despite all of their injury issues.
- The Hawks are 4-4 at home so far this season and will try to take advantage of the struggles of the Clippers on the road. The Clippers are 2-9 on the road to this point in the season and they have looked completely lost away from Intuit Dome.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- The Hawks won the first matchup between these teams this season in Inglewood on November 10.
- Atlanta is 12-10 against the spread for the season.
- The Clippers are 5-16 against the spread coming into this contest.
- LA has gone over the total in 12 of their first 21 games.
- The Hawks are 12-10 to the over heading into Wednesday night.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop to Watch |
|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | Over 24.5 Points |
| Nickeil Alexander‑Walker | Over 21.5 Points |
| James Harden | Over 25.5 Points |
| Kawhi Leonard | Under 23.5 Points |
Clippers vs Hawks Model Projection
Score Projection: Clippers 110 – Hawks 117
Win Probability: Clippers 38%, Hawks 62%
Final Thoughts
Given their roster limitations, recent slide, and lack of balance beyond their stars, the Clippers are unlikely to keep up with the Hawks’ energy and depth on Wednesday night. I’m going to lay the points with Atlanta here, as they should get the better of a Clippers team that has been one of the worst in the NBA on the road for the year.
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