Clippers at Hawks, Picks, Odds, Preview, and Prediction, Wednesday, December 3, 2025
A Western Conference team will pay a visit to the East on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Read our Los Angeles Clippers vs Atlanta Hawks prediction along with along with other NBA Picks. The Clippers are 5-16 and they are in second-to-last place in the West. They have lost eight of their last nine games, including five straight outings. The Hawks are 13-9 overall and they have won four of their last six outings. Atlanta has also won three of their last four home games. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 7:30 P.M. EST.
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Clippers struggles continue, riding 5-game losing streak
Los Angeles is 5-16 overall this season. The Clippers are in second to last place in the Western Conference. They are three games back of Portland for a play-in spot. The Clippers are also two games ahead of the Pelicans for last place. Los Angeles has a 2-9 road record this year, too. They have lost five straight games. The Clippers have also lost eight of their last nine games.
In their last game, the Clippers lost 140-123 to Miami on the road on Monday, Dec. 1. The Clippers led 46-44 in the second quarter, but Miami went on a 20-0 run, which helped them secure a rather easy win. Los Angeles shot 45% from the field and 31% from behind the arc in the loss. They allowed Miami to hit 52% from behind the 3-point line, which was a key stat in the defeat. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 36 points on 12-for-21 shooting in the loss.
James Harden leads the team with 27.7 points and 8.7 assists per game. Ivica Zubac is also grabbing a team-high 11.5 rebounds per game.
The Clippers rank 21st in offensive efficiency this season. They are also the fifth-worst-ranked defensive efficient team, while Los Angeles also ranks 21st in rebounding.
Los Angeles is averaging 112.3 points per game, which ranks 26th. They are the 16th shooting team, making 46.9% from the field. The Clippers are hitting 35.7% from behind the 3-point line, which places them 16th.
On defense, the Clippers are allowing 118.8 points per game, which ranks 22nd. They are allowing 47.8% from the field, which places them 22nd. The Clippers are the second-worst-ranked 3-point defensive team, allowing 39.3% from behind the arc.
The Clippers are 5-16 against the spread this season, which is the worst record in the NBA. They are 4-11 against the spread after a loss. They are also 4-8 against the spread with one day’s rest. The over is 12-9 when the Clippers have played this season. The over is 7-4 as a road team. The over is also 5-3 when facing Eastern Conference opponents.
Key injuries
- Bradley Beal (hip), out
- Derrick Jones Jr. (knee), out
- Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip), out
- Jordan Miller (back), questionable
Atlanta winners of 4 of last 6 games
Atlanta is 13-9 overall this season. The Hawks are in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. They are 4.5 games back of the Pistons for first place. Atlanta has a 4-4 home record this year. They have won four of their last six games coming into Wednesday. The Hawks have also won three of their last four home games.
In their last game, the Hawks lost 99-98 to Detroit on the road on Monday, Dec. 1. Nickeil Alexander-Walker nailed a 3-pointer to tie the game with one minute to play. But Cade Cunningham was able to knock down back-to-back jumpers to seal the win for Detroit. Atlanta’s largest lead was just five points in the loss as they shot 43% from the field and 35% from behind the arc. Jalen Johnson led the team with 29 points on 9-for-17 shooting.
Jalen Johnson leads the team with 23.2 points, 10 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game.
Atlanta ranks 19th in offensive efficiency and ninth in defensive efficiency. The Hawks are also the 26th-ranked team in rebounding.
Atlanta is averaging 118 points per game, which ranks 16th in the league. They are the ninth-ranked shooting team, making 48.5% from the field. The Hawks are hitting 36.9% from behind the 3-point line, placing them ninth.
On defense, Atlanta is allowing 115.8 points per game, which ranks 13th. They are the 10th-ranked defense, allowing 46.3% from the field. Opponents are making 34.1% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks Atlanta sixth.
Atlanta is 12-10 against the spread this season. They are 6-2 against the spread when facing teams from the West. The Hawks are 3-5 against the spread at home. They are also 5-3 against the spread after a loss. The over is 12-10 when Atlanta has played this year. The over is 8-5 when the Hawks have had one day off. The over is 6-4 when they have been the favorite, too.
Key injuries
- Trae Young (knee), out
- Kristaps Porzingis (illness), out
- Jacob Toppin (Shoulder), out
Los Angeles Clippers vs Atlanta Hawks Picks
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rob Vinciletti | +1,570.00 |
| 2 |  Dan Kaiser | +1,223.00 |
| 3 |  Ross Benjamin | +1,000.00 |
| 4 |  Earle Sports Bets | +916.00 |
| 5 |  David Hess | +706.00 |
Clippers vs Hawks Spread Pick
- Atlanta Hawks -3 (5 units)
The Clippers are playing some really poor basketball at the moment. They cannot defend and they cannot score consistently at the moment. The Clippers are have lost eight of their last nine games and they will lose another one to a strong Atlanta squad. Los Angeles is the fifth-worst second offense, while on defense, they rank second-worst in 3-point defense. The Hawks are the ninth-best 3-point shooting team and they will be hitting triples all over the court. They are in fine form, winning three of their last four home games. Atlanta is 6-2 against the spread when facing teams from the West. The Clippers have the worst against-the-spread record in the sport. They are 4-11 against the spread after a loss this year.
Take the Hawks to cover.
Clippers vs Hawks Over/Under Pick
- Over 229 (5 Units)
The Clippers are one of the slowest teams in the league, ranking 28th in pace at the moment. The team’s poor defensive ability has been key in allowing teams to score big points on them. Los Angeles ranks fifth-worst in defensive efficiency. The Hawks play on the faster end of the spectrum and they will dictate the pace in Wednesday's win. Atlanta is the eighth-ranked team in pace. The Hawks are the sixth-ranked shooting team in field goal percentage, allowing them to score at will. The over is 8-5 when Atlanta has had one day off. The over is 6-4 when they have been the favorite, too. The over is 7-4 as a road team for the Clippers. The over is also 5-3 when facing Eastern Conference opponents, as well.
Take the over on Wednesday.
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