One of the Eastern Conference semis of the 2020-21 NBA playoffs sees the Sixers and the Hawks square off at the Wells Fargo Center to open Game 1. Both teams finished Round 1 of the playoffs with only one loss each, providing time for much-needed rest before the following round takes off.

The Sixers and the Hawks were dominant in the early stages of the postseason, earning comfortable wins in five games to move to the semi finals. The Sixers topped the Eastern Conference in the regular season while earning the second-best defense in the league. On the other hand, the Hawks improved in the second half of the regular season to finish fifth in the Eastern Conference.

On that note, the NitroBetting news team gives you a preview of the upcoming Hawks vs. Sixers game. Find the latest team and player info and use it to aid your betting selections. Furthermore, we share invaluable data that covers timely betting trends, NBA odds, and our very own expert betting predictions.

Hawks vs. 76ers Game 1 Information

• When: Sunday, June 6, 2021, 1:00 PM ET
• Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• TV: NBA TV / ESPN
• Radio: 92.9 THE GAME (Hawks) // WPEN 97.5 (Sixers)
• Live Stream: NBA League Pass
• NBA Betting Odds: Philadelphia 76ers (-2.5) // O/U 220.5

Why Bet on the Atlanta Hawks?

The Atlanta Hawks showcased a menacing offense this year, which will put the Sixers’ defense to the test on Sunday. The first round saw the Hawks silencing Julius Randle and the Knicks in a 4-1 series. They utilized their shooting depth well to win games, averaging 36% from the 3-point range and a 44.3% field goal average in the series. Clint Capela was among the instrumental players last game after the big man scored 14 points and collected 15 rebounds in 37 minutes on the court.

Trae Young has been pulling off incredible performances for his team. The Guard led his team in points and assists in the first round, averaging 29.2 points per game, and dishes out an average of 9.8 assists per game. He is expected to be the Hawks’ talisman in the semis, following an incredible showcase to close out the first round. In his last game, the guard scored 39 points with nine assists, and four rebounds. He’s been taking on the scoring load for the Hawks, and we predict that his numbers stay the same, if not improve, in the upcoming bout.

Why Bet on the Philadelphia 76ers?

The Philadelphia 76ers take pride in their defense after finishing second in defensive efficiency behind the LA Lakers. In addition, the team also ranked second in steals and blocks, while maintaining a fourth-best finish in opposition field goals allowed. Since Doc Rivers took over, the Sixers transformed into one of the most lethal teams in the league in terms of defense. The team had several candidates in contention for the Defensive Player of the Year award, including Ben Simmons, Matisse Thybulle, and Joel Embiid.

If Joel Embiid is cleared to play, he can stop the Hawks’ inside attacking and protect the rim well. That and several years of playoffs experience can help the 76ers overcome their opponents in the second round. However, if Embiid remains sidelined for the game, the team will have to make adjustments to stay competitive. We’ve seen Dwight Howard and Furkan Korkmaz cover for the absence of Embiid in the last game, and they have to be prepared to step up if worse comes to worst.

Hawks vs. 76ers Betting Trends

• The Hawks are 2-3 in their last five away games.
• The Hawks are 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 games.
• The totals have gone over 3 times in the Hawks’ last 10 away games.
• The 76ers are 10-0 in their last 10 home games.
• The 76ers are 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 home games.
• The totals have gone under 3 times in the Sixers’ last 10 games.

Hawks vs. 76ers Expert Betting Prediction

The Philadelphia 76ers are up against a more complete team this time around, with challenges to face. Either team failed to show any struggle in the earlier games, making this one a highly anticipated bout that can swing both ways.

The Sixers playing in front of their home crowd for the first two games plays to their advantage. If they can capitalize on this and win a couple before hitting the road, they can put more pressure on the Hawks.

Nonetheless, this doesn’t mean that the Atlanta Hawks are out of the picture. Nate McMillan and company can still threaten to cover the spread with chances of taking the narrow win if they can dance to the tempo of the Sixers. Ultimately, this Hawks vs. Sixers game is a must-watch for both basketball and sports betting fans.

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