Atlanta Hawks vs Philadelphia-76ers Picks and Predictions March 23rd 2025

Atlanta Hawks vs Philadelphia-76ers March 23rd 2025

At 6:00 ET, the 7th ranked Atlanta Hawks (-467) will host the 12th ranked Philadelphia 76ers (+359) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Hawks are currently on a 2-game win streak and are favored by 10 points over the 76ers, who have dropped 3 straight games.

This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is set at 237.5 points.

76ers vs. Hawks Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Philadelphia 76ers at Atlanta Hawks
• Where: Atlanta at State Farm Arena
• Date: Sunday, March 23rd
• Betting Odds ATL -10, PHI +359 | ATL -467 O/U 237.5

The 76ers Can Win If…

The 76ers fell to 23-47 on the season after a 128-120 road loss to the Spurs on Friday. Philadelphia entered the game as +6 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 248 points exceeded the pre-game line of 234.5 by 13.5 points.

After a rough 2nd quarter where they were outscored 36-26, the 76ers bounced back with a strong 3rd quarter, taking a 95-91 lead into the 4th. However, a 10-0 run by the Spurs turned the game around, as they pulled away from 117-113 to 123-117.

In their 128-120 loss to the Spurs, the 76ers shot 56.8% from the field and knocked down 14 threes at a 37.8% clip. Justin Edwards and Quentin Grimes each scored 25 points, with Edwards hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency.

Guerschon Yabusele added 23 points, shooting 68.8%, while Ricky Council contributed 20. Edwards and Grimes each scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, with Yabusele adding 7 in the 4th.

The 76ers struggled defensively against the Spurs, giving up 128 points on 52% shooting. Philadelphia allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 3rd, but they gave up 36 in the 2nd and 37 in the 4th.

San Antonio hit 19 threes at a 48% clip. The 76ers sent the Spurs to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws. Philadelphia finished with 27 defensive rebounds, giving up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals and 4 blocks.

• Through their last ten road contests, the 76ers offense has averaged 113 points per game while allowing an average of 123. Philadelphia posted an overall record of 1-9 while going 4-6 ATS.
• Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 1-9. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
• Over their last five games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.

The Hawks Can Win If…

The Hawks improved to 34-36 on the season with a 124-115 win over the Warriors on Saturday. Atlanta, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total of 239 points went over the pre-game line of 233.5.

Atlanta took control early, going on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 22-16 to 33-16. They led 40-23 after the 1st quarter. While the Warriors outscored the Hawks in the 2nd and 4th quarters, Atlanta’s 29-24 advantage in the 3rd helped them hold on for the win.

In their win over the Warriors, the Hawks shot 57% from the field and hit 15 threes at a 41.7% clip. Trae Young led the way with 25 points and 10 assists, shooting 60% from the floor.

Georges Niang added 23 points, knocking down 6 threes at 66.7%, with 9 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Onyeka Okongwu also contributed 22 points, scoring 13 in the 2nd quarter.

Defensively, the Hawks were strong in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up just 23 and 24 points, respectively, but they struggled in the 2nd and 4th, allowing 34 points in each. Overall, they allowed the Warriors to shoot 46% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Warriors hit 16 threes at a 42% clip. The Hawks sent the Warriors to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. Atlanta finished with 36 defensive rebounds, gave up 6 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 3 blocks.

• Atlanta has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 126 points per game while allowing 118. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
• In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Hawks have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
• In their last five games, the Hawks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.

The Lean

We’re calling a win for the Hawks, with a final score of 107-56, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Hawks at -10.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 237.5, and our model predicts the 76ers and Hawks to score a combined 163 points. We recommend betting on the under.

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Hawks Seek to Strengthen Playoff Position at Expense of Sixers

The Atlanta Hawks will try to inch a little closer to reaching the .500 level and continue to improve their playoff position when they host the struggling Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.

Hawks on the Rise

Atlanta (34-36) beat Golden State Warriors 124-115 on Saturday and has won two straight games and six of its last eight. The Hawks hold a 1 1/2-game lead — two games in the loss column — over Orlando Magic in the race for the No. 7 spot in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks haven’t been .500 since they were 22-22 on Jan. 23.

The Hawks have become more dependent upon Onyeka Okongwu since backup center Clint Capela has been sidelined. The team announced Friday that Capela would miss three-to-four weeks with ligament damage in his left hand, leaving a larger role for Okongwu to fill.

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Okongwu responded with his 22nd double-double of the season on Saturday when he had 22 points and 12 rebounds. He also had six assists and two blocks in nearly 34 minutes.

“That three-day break helped,” Okongwu said. “But we’ve got to have a short memory and show no mercy.”

Trae Young had 25 points and 10 assists for his 41st double-double. Young surpassed the career 4,600-assist mark and owns the most assists and the sixth-most points by any player since he joined the league seven seasons ago.

Dyson Daniels had 12 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, and three steals on Saturday.

To get the latest updates on how Trae Young’s performance is impacting Atlanta’s playoff odds, check out the NBA Southeast Division Odds & Predictions.

Sixers Struggling

The Sixers (23-47) have dropped three straight games after falling 128-120 to the host San Antonio Spurs on Friday. Philadelphia has lost 18 of its last 21 games and has fallen six games behind Miami Heat for the final spot in the play-in tournament.

Philadelphia has been decimated by long-term and season-ending injuries to Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, Jared McCain, Eric Gordon, and Kelly Oubre Jr. Maxey (lower back sprain, finger sprain) is close to returning. Lonnie Walker IV returned from missing four games with a concussion and scored three points in 11 minutes against the Spurs. Both have been ruled out for Sunday.

A bright spot in the most recent loss was having four players with 20 or more points: Justin Edwards and Quentin Grimes with 25, Guerschon Yabusele with 23, and Ricky Council IV with a career-high 20. It was the first time four Sixers have topped 20 points this season.

For those following the Sixers’ injury struggles and how it might impact their odds, check out the latest updates and expert analysis on the NBA Injury Report.

“We didn’t get the result in the end, but I thought everybody that checked in was playing pretty well,” Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse said. “Good to see it spread around a little, and I thought Justin was excellent in doing what he does.”

In 11 games in March, Grimes is averaging 28.2 points, and he’s among the league leaders with 24 steals during that stretch. Since March 9, he has scored at least 25 points and tallied multiple steals in seven straight games. Only Allen Iverson (12 games) has a longer streak in franchise history.

For more insights into how Grimes’ performance and the Sixers’ struggles impact the team’s future, check out the NBA Atlantic Division Odds & Predictions.

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