Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 03/07/26

Philadelphia just ended a mini 2-game slide with a win over the Utah Jazz, but it was far from a convincing performance by Tyrese Maxey and co. as they won just 4 points. Their backs are against the wall on Saturday as they take on the in-form Hawks, Atlanta has won all 3 meetings so far this season and is on an 8-game win streak in head-to-head meetings. No Joel Embiid and most likely VJ Edgecombe means that the Sixers have only one reliable scoring option here in Tyrese Maxey. Philly has covered 3 times in 10 games, while vs the Hawks they’re just 1-4 ATS in 5 meetings.

Jonathan Kuminga and the Hawks spoiled the return of Giannis Antetokounmpo in their last game as they took down the Milwaukee Bucks for their 5th win in a row. They are once again back over the .500 mark, this is only the 2nd time this season they’ve won this many games in a row. On the injury front there are no major concerns apart from Kuminga being a game time decision, but his injury is a minor one and he should be ready. During the wins streak the offense has been clicking on all cylinders – Atlanta is scoring 122.3 points per 100 possessions. What should make their fans even more happier are their performances on the other end with only the Knicks having a better defensive rating during this stretch.

It would take a major collapse on the Hawks part for them not to win this game. Jalen Johnson has been absolutely unstoppable in this match-up this season, averaging 28.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 8 assists per game. The Sixers won’t have an answer for him, if Atlanta can shut down Maxey on offense this is a wrap. I’ll take the Hawks.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks Predictions: Hawks -6.5 is available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.