The Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Here’s a 76ers vs Hawks Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Timberwolves and Hornets, and they play the Heat next. The Hawks have lost 5 of their last 7 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 117.3 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 118.6 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 23.3 points and 10.6 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.1 points and 3.6 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer, and Onyeka Okongwu is grabbing 7.7 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Trail Blazers and Knicks, and they play the Pelicans next. The 76ers have lost 3 of their last 4 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 116.2 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 28.9 points and 6.8 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 26.6 points and 7.5 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and VJ Edgecombe is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won 10 of their last 11 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have lost nine of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine Thursday games as road underdogs.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won each of their last five games as road underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The 76ers have lost seven of their last eight games against Hawks teams that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last six games as road underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as home favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the last 10 games between the Hawks and 76ers have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Hawks’ last six games against the 76ers following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey is the only player in the league to have recorded 5+ steals in consecutive games this season.
- Adem Bona ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.8) this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Jalen Johnson is the only player in the league averaging a double-double while shooting at least 30% from three this season.
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker ranks 3rd in the league for fast break points (216) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (26.2).
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (70.4%).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (30.5).
- The Hawks have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q3 deficit this season – trailed by 18 points @ Suns on November 16.
76ers vs Hawks Injury Report
Joel Embiid is out for the 76ers.
The Hawks will be without Jonathan Kuminga.
76ers vs Hawks Prediction
The Hawks have played their best ball on the road this season and have won 7 straight games against the 76ers. That includes a 2-0 record this season, both as an underdog. The 76ers haven’t beaten the Hawks since December 2023. I’m still siding with the 76ers and the small number. As I’ve said a lot this season, I’m just not all that high on the Hawks, and they entered the break in shaky form. On paper the 76ers are the better team, and at home, I like their chances to end the drought against the Hawks. I’ll lay the bucket.