Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks Picks and Prediction for Saturday March 7 2026
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In Saturday night NBA action, the Philadelphia 76ers will invade State Farm Arena to take on the Atlanta Hawks. The 76ers have won three of their last five games which has pushed their overall record to 34 wins and 28 losses. The Hawks are riding a five-game winning streak by an average winning margin of 22.8 points pushing their overall record to 32 wins and 31 losses. Read more about this Philadelphia vs Orlando prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
- Game Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Game Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
- Philadelphia Area Channel: NBCSPH+ (NBC Sports Philadelphia Plus)
- Atlanta Area Channel: FDSSE (FanDuel Sports Network Southeast)
- Streaming Options: NBA League Pass for out-of-market.
Philadelphia trying to avoid the Play-In Tournament
The Philadelphia 76ers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs a season ago and have not appeared in the conference finals since 2001. The 76ers have shown flashes of being a contender, but the health of Joel Embiid continues to be a concerning factor. Philadelphia ranks 14th in the league in offensive efficiency by Hollinger's NBA Team Statistics and are averaging a shade below 116 points per contest. The 76ers are a game above .500 at home and are clinging to a half-game lead for sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Wednesday, Philadelphia erased a six-point deficit in the final four minutes to earn a 106-102 home victory versus Utah.
All-Star G Tyrese Maxey has missed just two games this season and ranks fourth in the NBA in scoring at 28.9 points per game. Maxey also leads Philadelphia in assists (6.7) and steals (2.0). When Embiid has been on the floor he has been effective, averaging 26.6 points in 31 minutes of action. Rookie G V.J. Edgecombe is an athletic freak and ranks fourth on the 76ers in scoring at 15.3 points per game.
Key Injury Report for Philadelphia:
- V.J. Edgecombe (doubtful) - back
- Joel Embiid (out) - oblique
- Johni Broome (out) - knee
Atlanta flourishing since dealing Trae Young
The Atlanta Hawks made one run to the conference finals with Trae Young as their lead guard, but failed to win a playoff series in his other five seasons. The Hawks were perennially one of the worst defensive teams in the league, but have the potential to be much better on that end of the floor with Young now in Washington. Atlanta currently ranks 14th in the league in defensive efficiency by Hollinger's NBA Team Statistics and are giving up 117.3 points per game. The Hawks are two games below .500 at home and are tied for ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Wednesday, Atlanta connected on 20-for-45 from long range during a 131-113 road triumph against Milwaukee.
All-Star F Jalen Johnson leads Atlanta with 22.7 points to go along with 10.5 rebounds and 8.0 assists. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has flourished in this first year with the Hawks and averages 19.8 points per game. Veteran G C.J. McCollum (18.6 ppg) has added scoring punch off the bench and athletic F Jonathan Kuminga could be a wild card for Atlanta in the years to come.
Key Injury Report for Atlanta:
- Jonathan Kuminga (questionable) - ankle
Philadelphia vs Atlanta Pick
Philadelphia vs Atlanta Spread Pick
- Pick: Philadelphia 76ers Spread
Atlanta has won all three meetings against Philadelphia this season with the highest margin of victory being ten. The Hawks have been one of the worst teams in the league as a home favorite with a record of 6-10 ATS. The 76ers are 9-7 ATS as a road underdog and are covering in that role by an average of three points. Take Philadelphia plus the points.
Philadelphia vs Atlanta Over/Under Pick
- Pick: Over
Atlanta is playing at the second fastest tempo in the league and Philadelphia will be more inclined to run with Embiid sidelined. Philadelphia is 18-15 O/U following a win and that is good for the ninth best mark in the league. Atlanta is averaging 125.2 points during their winning streak and will score plenty in this spot. Take the over.
Final Score Prediction: Atlanta Hawks win 122-121
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