Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/07/2023

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Friday, April 7, 2023

Venue:  State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA

Where to Watch:  BSSE

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  76ers +9, Hawks -9; Over/Under:  234 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  76ers +9, Hawks -9; Over/Under:  234 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  76ers +9.5, Hawks -9.5; Over/Under:  234.5 points

Philadelphia 76ers:  52-27 (2nd place, Atlantic Division)

Atlanta Hawks:  41-39 (2nd place, Southeast Division)

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Philadelphia 76ers:  5-5 last 10

Atlanta Hawks:  6-4 last 10

The 76ers are coming into this game with a 52-27 record overall and they are 23-16 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They still have a game against the Miami Heat on Thursday which needs to be played first as this is the 2nd leg of a back-to-back for them on Friday. They are entering this game off of a win against the Boston Celtics in their last game. Joel Embiid led the team in points in that game with 52 while James Harden was next on the team with 20 points. James Harden led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Joel Embiid led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 50% from the field, 37.9% from 3-point range, and 87.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 110.5 PPG against them. The 76ers have an ATS record of 45-33-1 this season and their O/U record is 41-36-2.

The Hawks are coming into this game with a 41-39 record overall and they are 24-16 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Dallas Mavericks, the Chicago Bulls, and the Washington Wizards in their last game. Trae Young led the team in points in that game with 25 while John Collins was next on the team with 23 points. Trae Young led the team in assists in that game with 16 while Clint Capela and Jalen Johnson each led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 51.2% from the field, 43.3% from 3-point range, and 87.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.9 PPG against them. The Hawks have an ATS record of 36-43-1 this season and their O/U record is 45-35.

The current betting odds have the Hawks listed as a 9 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Hawks are only 41-39 overall this season but they have been a lot better at home all year with their 24-16 home record. They have also been playing a lot better lately with 3 wins in a row now and they still need to win these games to get a better spot in the play-in games. The 76ers have had a great season with their 52-27 record overall making them one of the best teams in the East and the entire NBA and they have also been good in their road games with a 23-16 road record. The 76ers have also clinched their spot for the playoffs though and they don't need to win this game as they can't really move up or down in the standings. They will be resting players and focused on getting to the playoffs with a healthy team. The best way to place a bet here is on the Hawks to cover the spread in this game. 

76ers Hawks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, April 7, 2023 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Hawks 124 76ers 108.

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Philadelphia 76ers: 20-30 ATS as a road underdog. 31-19 UNDER as a road underdog. 18-12 UNDER in April games. 

Atlanta Hawks: 13-6 ATS after 2 straight wins by 10 points or more. 6-1 UNDER as a home underdog. 9-2 UNDER revenging a close loss vs opponent of 3 points or less. 

Philadelphia 76ers:  P. Tucker (SF) Ques Thurs - Calf. D. Melton (PG) Ques Thurs - Calf. T. Maxey (PG) Ques Thurs - Neck.

Atlanta Hawks:  D. Hunter (PF) Ques Fri - Knee.

“If they end up the No. 2 seed, we might see them in the second round, if we make it there.” - Joel Embiid on the Celtics after their win against them in their game on Tuesday.

“We have a lot of guys who are prepared. There are limited minutes and some tough decisions have to be made. One of the things about our bench is the acceptance of a role. To put the team first is not something you take for granted.” - Quin Snyder after his team’s win against the Wizards in their game on Wednesday.

PG James Harden

SG Tyrese Maxey

SF Tobias Harris 

PF P.J. Tucker

C Joel Embiid

PG Trae Young

SG Dejounte Murray

SF Saddiq Bey

PF John Collins

C Clint Capela

PPG: J. Embiid (33.3)

APG: J. Harden (10.8)

Reb/G: J. Embiid (10.2)

PPG: T. Young (26.2)

APG: T. Young (10)

Reb/G: C. Capela (11.1)

Coaches:

Philadelphia 76ers: Doc Rivers (3rd season)

Atlanta Hawks: Quin Snyder (1st season)