Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks Preview
Betting on today’s Hawks and 76ers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the 76ers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS.
The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 241.5 points, with the 76ers being the favored team playing at home against the Hawks. Check out BetCoco for Philadelphia 76ers – Atlanta Hawks odds
Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the 76ers have had the upper-hand, going 4-1. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the 76ers and Hawks, the 76ers hold the edge with an ATS record of 6-3-1.
- Although Atlanta has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 120 points per game in these games.
- In their last three home games, Philadelphia has averaged 121 points per game while allowing 125. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Hawks have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-3.
- As the betting favorite, the 76ers have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
Facing the 76ers, the Hawks currently hold an overall record of 9-11 and aim to end their two game losing streak. Away from their home court, the Hawks have a 6-5 record this season, in contrast to their 3-6 record at home.
Atlanta has an overall ATS record of 5-15 as they come into today’s game. When playing on the road, the Hawks hold an ATS record of 4-7 in contrast to a 1-8 record against the spread when playing at home.
So far this season, the Hawks have an over/under record of 11-9-0. Their games feature an average over/under line of 238.2, and they hold a 6.8 differential compared to the over/under line this season.
In contrast to their season average of 122.7 points per game, the Hawks had a below average performance. They scored 113 points against the Nets and had a field goal percentage of 44.7%. Trae Young led the scoring for the Hawks, contributing 30 points. Additionally, Saddiq Bey chipped in with 21 points.
Currently, the Hawks’ defense holds the 27th rank in the NBA, allowing 122.4 points per game.
For the season, Atlanta is ranked 25th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 21.6 free-throws per game vs. the Hawks and have an overall field goal percentage of 49.9%.
Looking at the 76ers’ previous ten games, they are 5-5 and face the Hawks with an overall mark of 13-7. At the moment, the team holds 4th place in the Eastern Conference and 2nd place in the Atlantic division.
Philadelphia has an overall ATS record of 14-6 for the season so far. When playing on the road, the 76ers hold an ATS record of 7-3 in contrast to a 7-3 record against the spread when playing at home.
With more than half of the 76ers’ games exceeding the over/under lines, their over/under record stands at 13-7-0. Their played games maintain an ongoing average of 235.0 points per game, alongside an average over/under line of 228.5.
The 76ers recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 131 points against the Wizards. This output exceeded their season average of 120.7 points per game. So far, three-pointers haven’t been a huge part of Philadelphia’s offense, as they average just 31.9 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is 47% while averaging 98.9 possessions per contest.
Coming into the game, the 76ers’ defense is giving up an average of 113.8 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 55.0% of their games.
In their previous game, the 76ers’ defense struggled against the Wizards, giving up 126 points on a field goal percentage of 51%.
The 76ers enter this game as 8-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 114-111.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Tips
- Take the 76ers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hawks (+8)
- Our NBA model projects 225 points, and we suggest taking the under
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Trae Young – Illness – Questionable
- Jalen Johnson – Wrist – Out
- Mouhamed Gueye – Back – Out
- Kobe Bufkin – Thumb – Out
