The Philadelphia 76ers tied the series following a 118-102 victory at home against the Atlanta Hawks. Now, they gear up to hit the road as they play the first of two straight games at the State Farm Arena. Game 3 promises another exciting bout between the Sixers and the Hawks and is an opportunity for the former to snatch a win before heading back to Philly and have the upper hand on their opponents. Meanwhile, Trae Young and company look forward to playing in front of their home crowd and start building back the momentum they lost in Game 2.

NitroBetting news gives you a lowdown of the approaching Sixers vs. Hawks game in this preview. Find the latest NBA odds and key information that covers both sides, all of which are provided to help you make the best picks. On top of that, we present timely betting trends and our very own expert betting predictions at your disposal.

76ers vs. Hawks Game 3 Information

• When: Friday, June 11, 2021, 7:30 PM ET
• Where: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
• TV: NBA TV / ESPN
• Radio: WPEN 97.5 (Sixers) // 92.9 THE GAME (Hawks)
• Live Stream: NBA League Pass
• NBA Betting Odds: Philadelphia 76ers (-122) // O/U 224.0

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Why Bet on the Philadelphia 76ers?

After being evaluated on a day-to-day basis, it looks like Joel Embiid now has more traction following his 40-point performance against the Hawks. He also collected 13 rebounds along the way to dominate his opponents and help the Sixers secure the home win before traveling to Atlanta for Game 3.

Even though he didn’t secure the MVP award this year, he showed everyone why he was among the contenders for that recognition. After dominating Clint Capela, Embiid completed the first 40-10 playoff game by a Sixer since 1970.

Supporting Embiid was Tobias Harris and Seth Curry, who provided consistent shooting throughout the game. Tobias Harris dropped 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Seth Curry scored 21 points and 2 assists. Furthermore, they were on point defensively and forced Trae Young to take difficult shots. If they can replicate this performance in Game 3, we are looking at a more effective Sixers team facing the Hawks.

Why Bet on the Atlanta Hawks?

Despite losing the game, the Hawks had a glimpse of winning Game 2 after closing down the lead that the Sixers created early on. They outscored their opponents in the second quarter 35-24, and started the second half only 2 points down and even claimed a one-point lead after Young scored two free throws.

Kevin Huerter had a field day for his team with 20 points on 8-of-8 shooting from the field. It wasn’t until the fourth quarter when he missed a shot. The shooting guard also added 2 assists and 2 rebounds in his 36 minutes of play. Other Hawks players who recorded double-digit scores include Danilo Gallinari, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Clint Capela.

Of course, everyone will be looking at Trae Young in Game 3. Although he had a relatively quiet night in the previous game with 21 points, 11 assists, and 3 rebounds, he is expected to lead the offensive charge for his team. Nate McMillan will put his services to good use to try and secure a home victory.

76ers vs. Hawks Betting Trends

• The 76ers are 5-2 in their last 7 games.
• The 76ers are 4-2 against the spread in their last 7 games.
• The totals have gone over 4 times in the Sixers’ last 5 games.
• The Hawks are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 games.
• The Hawks are 4-2 in their last 6 games.
• The totals have gone under 5 times in the Hawks’ last 7 games.

76ers vs. Hawks Expert Betting Prediction

With Embiid now playing at a high level, the Sixers get more breathing room as they head down to Atlanta to face the Hawks. They come in as slight favorites to win the game but expect the Hawks to try to recover from the loss with the help of their home crowd on Friday.

There’s a huge possibility of the latter covering the spread, with chances of taking the home win on Friday. But this time around, all eyes are on Embiid and the 76ers if they can perform under pressure.

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