The Philadelphia 76ers (34-28) travel to State Farm Arena to battle the surging Atlanta Hawks (32-31) on Saturday, with Philly looking to build late-season momentum and Atlanta aiming to protect home court.
This recent stretch of success for Atlanta has been ignited by the presence of F Jalen Johnson. A determined 76ers squad, centered around star PG Tyrese Maxey, arrives in Georgia focused on taking down the Hawks. Tip-off for this pivotal Eastern Conference clash is set for 6:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV.
Below, we’ll break down our 76ers vs. Hawks prediction and picks for Saturday night’s game. Make your picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
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76ers vs. Hawks Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
Philadelphia sits sixth in the Eastern Conference and has been fighting to stay relevant in the playoff race. Its offense has shown flashes of brilliance but remains inconsistent when Maxey struggles to find his rhythm.
Maxey leads the 76ers in scoring at 28.9 PPG and ranks among the top 15 in assists with 6.7 per contest. However, Philadelphia has averaged just 98.3 PPG in its last three. With the absences of C Joel Embiid (oblique) and F Paul George (suspension), the 76ers haven’t been thriving, especially against playoff-caliber competition.
Atlanta has won five straight games behind the relentless playmaking of Johnson, who continues to carve up defenses and do it all. Newly acquired F Jonathan Kuminga and sixth-year C Onyeka Okongwu have elevated their production to complement that output.
Johnson’s averages of 22.7 points, 8.0 assists, and 10.5 rebounds are all career highs. He enters Saturday’s contest looking to continue his hot stretch and extend the Hawks’ winning streak to six.
76ers vs. Hawks Spread, Over/Under
The 76ers enter this matchup as 5.5-point road underdogs, returning a 2.85x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Hawks are home favorites with a 1.36x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can earn money with your picks in 34 states.
- Spread: Atlanta Hawks -5.5
- Total: 233.5
- Game Winner Payout: 76ers 2.85x | Hawks 1.36x
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76ers vs. Hawks Prediction on Spread
Here are the key stats to know before locking in your 76ers vs. Hawks prediction on spread for Saturday, March 7 on PrizePicks.
- Philadelphia enters Saturday at 33-29-0 against the spread (53.2%), while Atlanta is 32-31-0 ATS (50.8%).
- Atlanta has particularly struggled ATS at home, going 13-17-0 at State Farm Arena. With that said, the Hawks have covered their last four as a home favorite.
- Philadelphia's defense ranks 17th in the NBA in rating (114.4), a troubling matchup against an Atlanta offense averaging 117.6 PPG (eighth-most in the NBA).
- The 76ers have failed to cover in three of their last five road games.
- Atlanta has won the last eight meetings against Philadelphia while winning all three games this season.
76ers vs. Hawks Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full 76ers vs. Hawks injury report for Saturday, via NBA.com.
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- C Johni Broome (knee): OUT
- G VJ Edgecombe (lumbar): Doubtful
- C Joel Embiid (oblique): OUT
- F Paul George (suspension): OUT
- F Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee): Available
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- F Jonathan Kuminga (knee): Questionable
76ers vs. Hawks Picks for PrizePicks Today
Here are two top 76ers vs. Hawks picks to target for Saturday, March 7 on PrizePicks. Player stat projections via PrizePicks are headlined by F Jalen Johnson and PG Tyrese Maxey.
Hawks F Jalen Johnson vs. 76ers Projection: 33.5 Pts + Rebs
- In three meetings against Philadelphia this season, Johnson has averaged 28.3 PPG and 11.3 RPG (39.7 combined), scoring 30+ with 10+ rebounds in two of those three contests.
- Per RotoGrinders, the 76ers surrender 22.55 PPG to opposing PF on 52.6% shooting — ranking 29th out of 30 teams — while also sitting 25th in defensive rebounding at just 31.5 per game.
- Johnson ranks third in the NBA with 38 double-doubles this season, underscoring his ability to fill up the stat sheet.
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76ers PG Tyrese Maxey vs. Hawks Projection: 31.5 Points
- Maxey ranks in the NBA in scoring average and has put up at least 32 points in 22 of his 60 games.
- Atlanta ranks 21st on defense, surrendering 117.3 PPG, while posting a middling defensive rating of 113.9.
- Maxey nets 36.0 PPG against the Hawks this season, including a 44-point outing on November 30.
- Over his last 10 games, Maxey is averaging 29.5 PPG on a 35.1% usage rate while logging 35.3 minutes each night.
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