Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Picks 10/28/2019

Monday, October 28, 2019

State Farm Arena

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State Farm Arena is the venue where John Collins and the Atlanta Hawks (2-0, 1st in the Southeast Division) will play the Philadelphia 76ers (2-0, 1st in the Atlantic Division) on Monday. The odds on this matchup have Atlanta as 1 point favorites. The O/U is set at 220.

Key Philadelphia 76ers Injuries

10/26/2019 Joel Embiid C Ankle Expected to be out until at least Oct 28

Key Atlanta Hawks Injuries

10/26/2019 Bruno Fernando PF Ankle Game Time Decision
10/25/2019 Chandler Parsons SF Knee Expected to be out until at least Oct 28
10/18/2019 Allen Crabbe SG Knee Expected to be out until at least Nov 1

Player Spotlight

Tobias Harris averages 22 points per game in 37 minutes per contest. He averages 3 assists per contest and 11 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 62% for the year while his free throw percentage is 75%. Al Horford comes into this contest averaging 20 points per game while playing 33 minutes per night. He pulls down 6 rebounds per game and dishes out 4 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 45% while his free throw percentage is at 73%.

Player Spotlight

Trae Young averages 39 points per game and he sees the court an average of 37 minutes per contest. He also averages 7 rebounds per contest and 9 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 59% and his free throw percentage is 75%. John Collins averages 14 points per game while playing 32 minutes per contest. He grabs 11 rebounds per game and has 2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 52% and his free throw percentage is at 40%.

Useful Team Statistics

The 76ers allow 102 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 8th in the league. They also allow a 45% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the arc, ranking them 17th and 14th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 38 rebounds a game which ranks 1st, and they give up 19 assists per contest which puts them in 5th place in the league. They force 17 turnovers per game which ranks them 15th in the league. Philadelphia averages 112 points per contest this season, which ranks them 13th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 10 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team, which has them ranked 12th. Behind the arc they shoot 32% which is good for 22nd in the league. They average 50 rebounds per game and 27 assists per contest, which ranks them 6th and 3rd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 6th with 20 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Hawks surrender 100 points per contest, which ranks them 7th in the NBA. Their defense allows a 38% shooting percentage and a 22% average from 3-point range, ranking them 2nd and 1st in those defensive statistics. They rank 2nd with 18 assists allowed per contest, and 8th with 43 rebounds surrendered per game. The Hawks are 1st in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 12 per game. Atlanta is 16th in the league with 110 points per game this year. They are 2nd in the league in shooting at 51%, while their average scoring margin is 11. They shoot 33% from 3-point range, which is good for 21st in the NBA. They are 16th in the league in rebounding with 47 boards per game and 14th in assists per contest with 25. The Hawks are 19th in turnovers per game with 16.

Advanced Statistics

The 76ers are 16th in the NBA in offensive rating with 104.8, and their defensive rating of 95.4 is ranked 3rd. In terms of pace they are 6th in the league with 106.9 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% is 15th. As a team they are 15th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shots, ranking 14th in the league. Philadelphia is 9th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.7 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 49%, which is 22nd in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Atlanta is 16th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 10.5 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 42%, which is 30th in the NBA. The Hawks are 4th in the league in defensive rating with 101.5, and their offensive rating of 112.3 is ranked 11th. They are 29th in the NBA in pace with 98 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 57% is 3rd. As a unit they are 2nd in the league in true shooting percentage with 59% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shot attempts, ranking 19th in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's 76ers/Hawks NBA game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Atlanta -1

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