The Atlanta Hawks (14-16) travel to Wells Fargo Center Thursday to take on the Philadelphia 76ers (16-15). Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Hawks vs. 76ers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Hawks are coming into this game off an embarrassing home defeat at the hand of the Magic. Atlanta can’t do much in this situation, multiple starters including superstar G Trae Young. C Clint Capela is also out.
Already having disappointed, this season will get far more challenging for Atlanta, a team just 12-18 ATS. The 76ers, on the other hand, are slightly better at 14-17 ATS.
However, they’re far healthier, despite also missing key pieces. C Joel Embiid and F Tobias Harris were not on the injury report. The Sixers are just 1-3 over their last 4 but are coming off a win over the Celtics.
Hawks at 76ers odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Hawks +440 (bet $100 to win $440) | 76ers -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hawks +10.5 (-112) | 76ers -10.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 208.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Hawks at 76ers key injuries
Hawks
- Not yet submitted
76ers
- F Georges Niang (health and safety protocols) out
- C Andre Drummond (health and safety protocols) out
- G Danny Green (health and safety protocols) out
- G Shake Milton (health and safety protocols) out
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Hawks at 76ers odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
76ers 108, Hawks 97
Money line
PASS.
The Sixers at -650, although the significantly better and healthier side, is far too pricey. After a discouraging loss to Orlando, Atlanta +440 also has little value.
Against the spread
“LEAN” to the 76ERS -10.5 (-108) as the Hawks are just too depleted to back. Collins isn’t a big-time scorer, typically helped by the polarizing Young.
Against the Magic, the Hawks relied on Bogdan Bogdanović and Cam Reddish. The trio combined for 68 of their 98 points. The Hawks scored 98 on the Magic.
Against a much better defensive side, the struggles should continue. My one concern here is that the Sixers don’t necessarily beat teams badly, having just five wins this season that would cover an 11-point spread.
However, without these pieces, the Hawks would likely be one of the worst teams in the East. I’d still back the Sixers here but for a small unit.
Over/Under
BET on the UNDER 208.5 (-110) as the injuries to key players will be too much to overcome. As noted, the Hawks scored 98 against Orlando.
The key is Young, as they put up 115 in the game prior with his topping 30. The Sixers play the second slowest pace in the NBA. When Embiid plays, it’s feeding him in the post that matters the most to this offense.
It drains the clock and typically uses the full shot clock. They aren’t a quick team, and without elite shot-making on the other side, I’d back fewer points.
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