Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks: Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1 Betting Preview, Lines, Odds, Insights, and Trends for June 6, 2021

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The Philadelphia 76ers (49-23, 4-1) are 3.5-point favorites heading into Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks (41-31, 4-1) at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday, starting at 1:00 PM ET on ABC. The matchup has an over/under of 220.5.

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76ers vs Hawks Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
76ers -3.5 -105 -115 220.5 -110 -110

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Point Total Insights

  • In Philadelphia's matchups this season, the 76ers and their opponents have exceeded Sunday's total of 220.5 points 40 times (51.9% of opportunities).
  • In Atlanta's games this year, the competing teams combined for a higher point total than Sunday's matchup point total in 44 out of 77 matchups (57.1%).
  • The total for the contest of 220.5 is 6.9 points fewer than the combined points per game averages for the 76ers (114.3 points per game) and the Hawks (113.1 points per game).
  • The 218.6 points per game these two teams allow to opponents on average this season are 1.9 fewer than the 220.5 total in this contest.
  • On average, the 76ers have seen a 222.5 over/under in their games this season, 2.0 more points than the over/under in this contest.
  • A difference of 3.0 points separates the average total points bet in Hawks' games (223.5 points) and this contest's over/under (220.5 points).

76ers Betting Data

  • Philadelphia holds a solid record against the spread this year, going 42-32 ATS.
  • The 76ers' record against the spread as at least a 3.5-point favorite is above .500 at 26-19.
  • Philadelphia and its opponents have hit the over in just 45.9% of games (34 out of 74 matchups).

76ers Key Players

  • Joel Embiid leads the 76ers in points and rebounds. He scores 28.5 points per game while also adding 10.6 rebounds.
  • The squad is led in assists by Ben Simmons' 6.9 per game.
  • The 76ers are led by Danny Green from beyond the arc. He hits 2.5 shots from deep per game.
  • Philadelphia's blocks leader is Embiid, who collects 1.4 per game. Matisse Thybulle leads the team averaging 1.6 steals a contest.

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76ers Last 10 Games

76ers Last Five Games
Date Opponent Result Favored Played As Spread Total 76ers Moneyline Opponent Moneyline Game Type Covered Over/Under
6/2/2021 Wizards 129-112 PHI Yes Home -12.5 246.5 -10000 2000 Playoffs Yes Under
5/31/2021 Wizards 122-114 WAS No Away +3.5 232.5 220 -275 Playoffs No Over
5/29/2021 Wizards 132-103 PHI Yes Away -12.5 241.5 -1100 650 Playoffs Yes Under
5/26/2021 Wizards 120-95 PHI Yes Home -24.5 220.5 - - Playoffs Yes Under
5/23/2021 Wizards 125-118 PHI Yes Home -7.5 238.5 -2000 1000 Playoffs No Over
76ers Last 10 Games
Overall Record ATS Record O/U/P AVG Total AVG Pts Scored AVG Pts Allowed AVG Reb. Margin 3Pt %
7-3 6-4 4-6-0 225.3 117.6 107.7 -2.4 32.2%

76ers Injuries

76ers: Joel Embiid: Day To Day (Knee)

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Hawks Betting Data

  • Atlanta has a winning record against the spread, going 39-36 ATS (covering 52% of the time).
  • The Hawks have fared well as a 3.5-point underdog, going 22-14 against the spread when they are at least 3.5-point underdogs.
  • In the majority of Atlanta's games this season, the teams have not hit the over (34 out of 75 games, 45.3%).

Hawks Key Players

  • Trae Young's points (25.3 per game) and assists (9.4 per game) stat lines give him the top scoring and assists spots on the Hawks' leaderboards.
  • Clint Capela grabs 14.3 rebounds per game (he also scores 15.2 points per game and adds 0.8 assists per game) which puts him at the top of the Atlanta rebounding leaderboard.
  • Bogdan Bogdanovic averages 3.3 three-pointers per game, the most on the Hawks.
  • Atlanta's leader in steals is Cam Reddish (1.3 per game), and its leader in blocks is Capela (2.0 per game).

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Hawks Last 10 Games

Hawks Last Five Games
Date Opponent Result Favored Played As Spread Total Hawks Moneyline Opponent Moneyline Game Type Covered Over/Under
6/2/2021 Knicks 103-89 ATL Yes Away -11.5 193.5 -1100 700 Playoffs Yes Under
5/30/2021 Knicks 113-96 ATL Yes Home -9.5 204.5 -650 475 Playoffs Yes Over
5/28/2021 Knicks 105-94 ATL Yes Home -13.5 202.5 -10000 3300 Playoffs No Under
5/26/2021 Knicks 101-92 NY Yes Away -3.5 209.5 -175 145 Playoffs No Under
5/23/2021 Knicks 107-105 ATL Yes Away -2.5 204.5 -160 135 Playoffs No Over
Overall Record ATS Record O/U/P AVG Total AVG Pts Scored AVG Pts Allowed AVG Reb. Margin 3Pt %
8-2 5-5 5-5-0 217.7 113.1 104.6 +2 34.4%

Hawks Injuries

Hawks: De'Andre Hunter: Day To Day (Knee), Cam Reddish: Out (Achilles), Brandon Goodwin: Out For Season (Illness), Kris Dunn: Out (Non-COVID Illness)

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