Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 11/17/2023

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Friday, November 17, 2023

Venue:  State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA

Where to Watch:  BSSE

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  76ers -1, Hawks +1; Over/Under:  232.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  76ers -1, Hawks +1; Over/Under:  232.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  76ers -1, Hawks +1; Over/Under:  232.5 points

Philadelphia 76ers:  8-3 (2nd place, Atlantic Division)

Atlanta Hawks:  6-5 (2nd place, Southeast Division)

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Philadelphia 76ers:  8-2 last 10

Atlanta Hawks:  6-4 last 10

The 76ers are entering this game with an 8-3 record overall and they are 2-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Indiana Pacers and the Boston Celtics in their last game. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each led the team in points in that game with 20 while Tobias Harris, Robert Covington, and De'Anthony Melton each were next on the team with 16 points. Joel Embiid led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Joel Embiid led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 45.9% from the field, 36.7% from 3-point range, and 81.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 119.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.2 PPG against them. The 76ers have an ATS record of 8-3 this season and their O/U record is 7-4.

The Hawks are entering this game with a 6-5 record overall and they are 2-3 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the New York Knicks in their last game. Bogdan Bogdanović led the team in points in that game with 28 while Jalen Johnson was next on the team with 18 points. Trae Young led the team in assists in that game with 17 while Onyeka Okongwu led the team in rebounds with 6. They were 54.7% from the field, 38.7% from 3-point range, and 76.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 120.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.2 PPG against them. The Hawks have an ATS record of 4-7 this season and their O/U record is 7-4.

The current betting odds have the 76ers listed as a 1 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. This game will be a regular season game in the NBA but it is also going to be a game in the group stage of the NBA In-Season Tournament. The 76ers have looked really good this season with their 8-3 record overall as they have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA out of the gate, but they have lost 2 games in a row now and will be looking to bounce back. They are also just 1-1 in their group stage games so they will be motivated to pick up another win here, especially since they need to get the taste of that home loss to Boston out of their mouths. The Hawks are only 6-5 overall this year and they haven't been great in their home games either with their 2-3 home record, also coming off a loss at home to the Knicks in their last game. The Hawks are still working to figure things out this season while the 76ers have been hot and they will be motivated to bounce back and get back on another streak. The best way to place a bet here is on the 76ers to cover the spread in this game. 

76ers Hawks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, November 17, 2023 (7:30 pm ET start time) is 76ers 116 Hawks 109.

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Philadelphia 76ers: 8-3 ATS in all games. 21-12 ATS on the road when the line is +3 to -3. 8-3 ATS off a home loss by 10 points or more. 33-18 OVER as a road favorite. 8-3 OVER off a home loss against a division rival. 8-3 OVER off a home loss by 10 points or more.

Atlanta Hawks: 14-30 ATS against Atlantic division opponents. 15-25 ATS after 3 straight games allowing a shooting pct. of 47% or higher. 21-14 OVER off a home loss. 29-17 OVER when playing their 3rd game in 4 days.

Philadelphia 76ers:  N. Batum (SG) Ques Fri - Personal. K. Oubre Jr. (SF) Late Nov - Ribs.

Atlanta Hawks:  M. Gueye (PF) Mid Dec - Back. K. Bufkin (SG) Late Jan - Thumb.

“The physicality on the ball, we were not able to get into things as crisply as we would like to. It's not always easy coming off a back-to-back like that and it took us a minute to get into the game. I think that we gave up some easy offense and dug ourselves a hole.” - Nick Nurse after his team’s loss against the Celtics in their game on Wednesday.

“We're still figuring it out. I'm hoping it happens sooner than later.” - Jalen Johnson after their loss against the Knicks in their game on Wednesday.

PG Tyrese Maxey

SG De'Anthony Melton

SF Tobias Harris

PF Nicolas Batum 

C Joel Embiid

PG Trae Young

SG Dejounte Murray

SF De'Andre Hunter

PF Jalen Johnson

C Clint Capela

PPG: J. Embiid (31.9)

APG: T. Maxey (6.7)

Reb/G: J. Embiid (11.5)

PPG: T. Young (23.5)

APG: T. Young (10.9)

Reb/G: C. Capela (9.7)

Coaches:

Philadelphia 76ers: Nick Nurse (1st season)

Atlanta Hawks: Quin Snyder (2nd season)