Los Angeles at Atlanta

The L.A. Clippers are a big road favorite but have a losing road record. They take a long trek to Atlanta, in the middle of a three-game trip. It's also their seventh road game over the last 12 contests. NBA favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points that have won four of five games are 49-89 ATS when facing a losing team. They face a young Atlanta squad playing seven of its next 10 games at home. The Hawks have talented rookie point guard Trae Young (fourth in the NBA in assists per game at 7.8), and just got John Collins and center Dewayne Dedmon back in the lineup the last game. Saturday was the season debut of Collins, who scored 12 points in 12 minutes after missing the first 15 games with a left ankle injury. NBA underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points in non-conference games off three or more consecutive road losses are 30-7 ATS. With the underdog 8-3 ATS when these teams clash, back the big home dog and play Atlanta.