The NBA’s top shooting defense will be an 11-point favorite at home in Wells Fargo Center, when the Philadelphia 76ers (3-3) face off with the Atlanta Hawks (2-3). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 229.5 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Southeast at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, October 29, 2018.
Atlanta Hawks at Philadelphia 76ers Betting Odds
Neither team was able to cover in their last matchup. The 76ers (7.5-point favorites) defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 105-103, while the Hawks (5.5-point favorites) were defeated by the Chicago Bulls, 97-85. The Philadelphia game went 23 points under the projected point total of 231, while the Atlanta game finished 50.5 points under the projected point total of 232.5.
Philadelphia dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.4 (above their season average of 19.6) and a free throw rate of 0.275 (above their season average of 0.196). For those same stats, Charlotte was 17.6 and 0.211, respectively. Atlanta, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (19-23; 82.6 percent). Joel Embiid played well for Philadelphia with 27 points and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, Atlanta received a boost from Dewayne Dedmon, who finished with 13 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks.
It could be an error-filled game for the Philadelphia offense. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Philadelphia ranks 30th in the NBA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 15.2 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Atlanta has forced the third-most turnovers in the league (14.7 percent). Also, the Hawks rank 26th in offensive efficiency (102.9), while the 76ers rank third in defensive efficiency (103.0).
Games including the Hawks have a tendency to finish over the total (60.0 percent). Atlanta comes into the contest with records of 2-3 straight up (SU) and 2-3 against the spread (ATS).
Games including the 76ers also have typically finished over the total (66.7 percent). Additionally, Philadelphia is 3-3 SU and 1-5 ATS.
The 76ers dominated this series last year, winning all three games. In the most recent game, Philadelphia won 121-113. The 76ers’ 26.2 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Hawks, who had a mark of 15.7.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- The 76ers rank fourth in second chance points per game (13.9) while the Hawks rank 19th (11.9).
- Philadelphia ranks second in assists per game (26.9) while Atlanta ranks last in assists allowed per game (26.0).
- The 76ers rank first in rebounds per game (47.8) while the Hawks rank 23rd (42.1).
- Philadelphia ranks ninth in blocks per game (5.1) while Atlanta ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (5.5).
- Philadelphia ranks fifth in fast break points allowed per game (10.6) while Atlanta ranks 24th (13.2).
- The 76ers rank seventh in steals per game (8.1) while the Hawks rank 29th in steals allowed per game (8.7).
- The 76ers rank eighth in points in the paint per game (47.0) while the Hawks rank 27th (41.4).
- Philadelphia ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (30.0) while Atlanta ranks 26th in three pointers allowed per game (30.8).
- Atlanta ranks fourth in points off turnovers per game (17.6) while Philadelphia ranks 26th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.8).
- In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Atlanta is 12-5 and Philadelphia is 24-0.
- When scoring over 100 points, the Hawks are 22-33 and the 76ers are 57-24.
