The Atlanta Hawks (24-57) and Philadelphia 76ers (50-30) open their Eastern Conference schedules at Philips Arena. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, and will air on Fox Sports – Southeast.
Philadelphia is a 9.5-point favorite on the opening line, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 219 points.
Philadelphia 76ers at Atlanta Hawks Betting Prediction
The last time the 76ers played, they beat the Dallas Mavericks, 109-97. The 76ers had a better free throw rate (0.099 vs. 0.064) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (21.4 vs. 18.9). Robert Covington had a good outing for Philadelphia, recording 15 points and 10 rebounds.
The Hawks were victorious over the Boston Celtics in their last outing, 112-106. Atlanta was lights out from beyond the arc (15-35; 42.9 percent). Boston, meanwhile, held the Hawks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.9 (below their season average of 21.2). Taurean Prince was the top scorer from either team with 33 points on 12-for-17 shooting.
The inefficient offense of Atlanta (26th in the league with an offensive efficiency of 103.0) will battle against the stingy defense of Philadelphia (fourth in the league with a defensive efficiency of 102.8). The 76ers figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Additionally, the 76ers rank third in offensive rebounding percentage (25.2 percent), while the Hawks rank 26th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.2 percent).
Philadelphia heads into the contest with records of 50-30 straight up (SU) and 47-33 against the spread (ATS). Vegas is extremely accurate when setting the total of 76ers games, with an even split between overs and unders.
Meanwhile, Atlanta owns records of 24-57 SU and 39-40-2 ATS. Much like Philadelphia, just over half of Hawks games have finished under the total.
A number of players have played well over the last five games for Philadelphia. Ben Simmons has led the way, averaging 18.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, 10.4 assists and 2.0 steals per game. Ersan Ilyasova (15.6 points and 10.8 rebounds), JJ Redick (22.2 points), and Covington (12.4 points, 3.6 steals and 1.8 blocks) have also been solid.
The 76ers have won both matchups against the Hawks this season, including a 101-91 victory in their last matchup. Philadelphia covered as a 7.5-point favorite and the game finished with a total of 192 points, which was 31 points below the projected point total of 223 points. Philadelphia had a better effective field goal percentage (0.484 vs. 0.401). Atlanta, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.4 vs. 17.0). Simmons played a huge role in the victory, recording a a triple-double with 13 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists.
Philadelphia 76ers at Atlanta Hawks Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Philadelphia is 21-20 ATS on the road with 22 overs and 19 unders.
At home, Atlanta is 19-21 ATS with 19 overs, 19 unders and 2 pushes.
Philadelphia is 21-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Atlanta is 12-4.
The Hawks are 20-30 when they score more than 100 points, while the 76ers are 47-18.
Philadelphia averages 27.0 assists per game, which ranks second in the NBA. Atlanta ranks last in assists allowed per game (26.0).
The 76ers rank first in rebounds per game (47.2) while the Hawks rank 25th (41.9).
Atlanta averages 17.6 points off turnovers per game, which ranks fourth in the NBA. Philadelphia ranks 26th in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.4).
The 76ers rank eighth in points in the paint per game (46.9) while the Hawks rank 26th (41.2).
Philadelphia ranks fourth in fast break points allowed per game (10.3) while Atlanta ranks 22nd (13.0).
The 76ers average 8.2 steals per game, which ranks seventh in the league. The Hawks rank 24th in steals allowed per game (8.7).
Philadelphia ranks 10th in blocks per game (5.1) while Atlanta ranks 27th in blocks allowed per game (5.5).
The 76ers rank 12th in three pointers attempted per game (29.6) while the Hawks rank 25th in three pointers allowed per game (30.6).
Philadelphia ranks seventh in second chance points per game (13.6) while Atlanta ranks 16th in second chance points allowed per game (12.7).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Philadelphia is 3-2 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over over their last five games.
The 76ers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.8, up from 4.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 98.6 points per game (4.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 101.4 points per game (7.3 below their season average).
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