The Philadelphia 76ers travel down to the “A” to take on the Atlanta Hawks Friday for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals, which is tied 1-1 in the best-of-7 series. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Philips Arena. Below, we analyze the 76ers vs. Hawks odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.
The Sixers will take to the road for the first time in the series.
They were 1-1 on the road in their opening series against the Washington Wizards and were just 20-16 away from the Wells Fargo Center during the regular season.
As for the Hawks, they’ll be hoping to maintain home-court advantage. Despite struggling to keep up early in Game 2, the Hawks clawed their way back in the game, making it a competitive second half.
Atlanta is undefeated at home in the postseason, defeating the New York Knicks in two games.
76ers at Hawks: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.
- Money line: 76ers -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Hawks +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Against the spread/ATS: 76ers -1.5 (-110) | Hawks +1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
76ers at Hawks: Key injuries
76ers
- C Joel Embiid (knee) questionable
Hawks
- SF De’Andre Hunter (meniscus) out
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76ers at Hawks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Sixers 116, Hawks 110
Money line (ML)
“LEAN” SIXERS (-125) because they should prove they’re the superior team.
Embiid has averaged 39.5 points per game through the first two games, and there’s no reason to think he’ll be slowing down in Game 3. He’s listed as questionable, but everyone is fully expecting him to take the court.
Embiid shot at least 15 free throws in both meetings. He sank a career-high 85.9% percent from the line this season, so his dominance in this series should continue.
In Game 2, the Hawks lost by 16, but had one less made 3. Even if they can keep up with the Sixers, it may not be enough if they can’t contain Embiid. I’d put my money on the team that had a top-three MVP candidate.
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Against the spread (ATS)
BET SIXERS -1.5 (-110) because it’s the best value on the table.
The Sixers were taken off guard by the Hawks’ skill in Game 1. They found their footing in Game 2, and they’re the more physical team.
PF Tobias Harris got whatever he wanted in the first quarter of Game 2, and he quickly got the Sixers up to speed. Harris’ performances truly highlight how crippling the loss of Hunter has been.
Atlanta PG Trae Young actually didn’t play well at home in the first round, averaging under 25 points per game (at 24.0 PPG). He was involved in the offense though, assisting for 23 buckets through the two games.
The Sixers had two one-point wins this season. The value is in betting them to win by more than one.
Over/Under (O/U)
PASS as both teams have been streaky when it comes to over/unders.
The over is where the Hawks can shine though.
Playing a top-five defense in the first round, their playoff numbers aren’t a replica of how skilled this team truly is. They put up almost 130 points in Game 1 vs. Philly, but after putting up a 70 in the first half, they were destined to cool off.
The Over is 1-1 in this series. Philly is 39-40 O/U on the season, including the playoffs, while Atlanta is 37-42 O/U.
Neither team has consistently beaten their Over. For that reason, if there’s a play that must be made, it should be the Under, but even that is risky given the superstar talent that will take the court.
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