Hawks vs. 76ers Prediction, Picks for Friday, Feb. 9
Here's everything you need to know about Hawks vs. 76ers on Friday, Feb. 9 — our expert prediction and betting picks for today.
The Hawks are coming off back-to-back losses after winning four straight, while the 76ers have dropped three in a row as they adjust to the absence of Joel Embiid. Will Atlanta or Philadelphia get back on track Friday?
Let's get to our Hawks vs. 76ers prediction and pick.
Hawks vs. 76ers Prediction
Pick: Hawks -2.5 | Under 246
Hawks Betting Outlook
The trade deadline has finally ended and the Atlanta Hawks stood pat, making no moves at all.
Perhaps the team all gets a breath of fresh air, but more importantly is that we are nearly reaching the one-year mark with Quin Snyder as head coach, and his system is deliberate and specific. Snyder emphasizes cutting and movement off ball, and there is a significant benefit to keeping the same players in house and waiting for the system to click.
I still have faith in this Hawks team, and am definitely willing to back them against a 76ers team without their MVP and a few rotation players mixed around from deals.
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76ers Betting Outlook
There are so many good puns to make with Nick Nurse as the head coach and half his team on the injury report. The 76ers are not just missing Embiid, but also De'Anthony Melton, Nicolas Batum and Robert Covington. It is unclear if the new additions in Cameron Payne and Buddy Hield from deadline deals will suit up right away. Regardless, the rotation for the 76ers on Friday night is going to be new and discombobulated.
I expect a great defensive game plan from Nurse, extended minutes and lower efficiency on offense from the 76ers, and thus like both the Hawks and the Under in this contest.
Hawks vs. 76ers Picks, Odds
| Hawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3 -110 | 247 -110o / -110u | -155 |
| 76ers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3 -110 | 247 -110o / -110u | +130 |
The Hawks against the spread seems like the sharp side for this contest, as the betting splits indicate 10% more handle than betting volume.
Despite that, the number actually dropped from -4 to -2.5 since open because Dejounte Murray was added to the injury report as questionable. I think very highly of Bogdan Bogdanović and the Hawks' depth, so I am willing to buy the dip and hope Murray plays, but not weight his injury a full 1.5-2 points as the market indicators say it would be.
The total has told a similar story — slightly climbing because of the defensive presence of Murray and the absence of some 76ers players — and is worth buying the bump.
Pick: Hawks -2.5 | Under 246
