76ers vs. Hawks Odds, Line, Spread, Start Time: 2024 NBA Selection, February 9 Predictions, Bets from Proven Models
The Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers face off on Friday, a day after the 2024 NBA trade deadline. The Hawks are 22-29 overall and have lost two straight games. The Sixers are 30-20 this season, although Philadelphia has missed seven of the last eight games due to injuries. Joel Embiid (knee), De’Anthony Melton (back), Robert Covington (knee) and Nicolas Batum (hamstring) are out for the 76ers. Dejounte Murray (back) is listed as questionable for the Hawks, while Clint Capela (adductor) is ruled out.
Tipoff is at 7pm ET in Philadelphia. For this game, the SportsLine consensus lists Atlanta as a 4-point favorite, while the over/under, or total number of points, according to Vegas is 243.5 in the latest Hawks vs. 76ers odds. Before making any 76ers vs. Hawks picks, you’ll want to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s advanced computer model.
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The model focuses on the Sixers vs. the Hawks. You can head over to SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Hawks vs. Sixers:
- Hawks vs. 76ers Spread: Hawks -4
- Hawks vs. 76ers Over/Under: 243.5 points
- Hawks vs. 76ers Money Line: Hawks -170, 76ers +141
- ATL: Hawks are 8-16 against the spread in road games
- PHI: 76ers are 16-10 against the spread home games
- Hawks vs. 76ers Picks: Watch Picks on SportsLine
Why might the Hawks cover up?
The Hawks are being aggressive as they arrive in Philadelphia. Atlanta is scoring 1.248 points per possession over the last six games, the best mark in the NBA over that span. The Hawks are also scoring approximately 1.18 points per possession for the season, ranking in the NBA’s top ten, and Atlanta is only scoring turnovers on 13.0% of offensive trips. The Hawks rank in the league’s top third in points in the paint (51.9 per game) and 3-pointers (13.8 per game), with Atlanta also dominating the free throw line and on the offensive glass.
Quin Snyder’s team ranks in the NBA’s top five in offensive rebound rate (31.7%), second-chance points (16.1 per game), free throw creation (24.8 attempts per game) and free throw accuracy (81.2%). The Hawks rely heavily on All-Star guard Trae Young, who is averaging 27.1 points and 10.9 assists per game to rank near the top of the NBA in both categories. On defense, the Hawks aren’t perfect, but Atlanta is capable of causing havoc on a consistent basis. With the Hawks ranking in the NBA’s top 10 in steals (7.8 per game) and turnovers (14.5 per game), Atlanta is entering this matchup at full strength compared to Philadelphia from an injury standpoint. See who to support on SportsLine.
Why the 76ers can cover
Philadelphia has a very favorable offensive matchup against Atlanta. In the first three games against the Hawks this season the 76ers scored 1.24 points per possession, averaged 32.7 free throw attempts per game and converted more than 38% of their 3-point attempts. For the season, Philadelphia is in the NBA’s top six in offensive efficiency, averaging 1.187 points per possession. The 76ers lead the NBA in turnover rate (12.0%), free throw creation (26.9 attempts per game), and free throw accuracy (83.3%), along with the top eight in fast break points (16.4 per game), points in the paint (52.5 per game) and second-chance points (15.1 per game).
Philadelphia is also in position to exploit Atlanta’s defensive weaknesses. The Hawks are allowing 1.20 points per possession this season, and Atlanta is in the bottom three of the NBA in several defensive categories. This includes opponent field goal percentage, opponent 2-point percentage, opponent 3-point percentage, assists allowed, fast break points allowed and points allowed in the paint. See who to support on SportsLine.
How to Make Hawks vs. 76ers Picks
The model has simulated the Sixers vs. Hawks 10,000 times and is leaning against the total, projecting 241 combined points. It also states that one side of the spread is affected more than 50% of the time. You can watch the selection only on SportsLine.
So who wins the 76ers vs. the Hawks, and which side of the spread hits more than 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, from the model on a 51-33 roll on top-rated NBA picks this season, and find out.
