LiontipsAtlanta vs Philadelphia. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Hawks are improving, which is a joy to their fans. Of course they are still far from the top teams, but overall Nate McMillan's are performing great during this season.
They finished fifth in the Eastern conference and had a great start in the playoffs. Team got past New York in five games without any problems, but in the second round they were drawn to play against a very powerful opponent.
Atlanta is now fighting against Philadelphia and in the first match Trae Young and his partners made a sensation (128:124) on an away game. Unfortunately, they couldn't hold on to that lead, because their opponent started to play better and managed to pull ahead.
Now club needs to level the score, but bookmakers are not counting on them, but it is important that the fourth game will be held at State Farm Arena, which will give a huge confidence boost to the hosts.
Phila is aiming for the championship, Joel Embiid said that on multiple occasions. Team secured the first spot in the Eastern conference, which is a great result, but of course it will be much harder in the playoffs.
Play-off started with the series against Washington, who is not a very strong opponent. The capital club was not in the best form, so Wizards managed to secure only one win (122:114).
Doc Rivers' players thought that the series against Atlanta will be easy for them as well, but at the start of the second round they were surprised. Hawks gave it all in the first game and clinched a sensational victory (124:128). Surely, Ben Simmons and his partners were not so happy with that result.
Philadelphia managed to step up and levelled the score in the next game (118:102) and then beat Hawks on the road (127:111). Overall, team is ready to win the series against Nate McMillan's men.
Trends
СтавкаAtlanta: total under 112.5
Hawks are averaging 107 points per game in the playoffs
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0.5
In last five head-to-head games not a single quarter ended in a draw
СтавкаFirst points in the game - a two-pointer
Three out of last five H2H games started with a two-point score
Tip and bets
Philadelphia is looking great on home and on the road as well. They can't slow down now, because the opponent is ready to take advantage. Atlanta needs to level the score, especially with the help of their fans. In our opinion, Trae Young and his partners will be able to fight for a victory.
Our prediction - Atlanta Hawks to win with a handicap of (+6) points
Hawks are looking great on the offense, but it is too dangerous to open up against the Sixers. We think that hosts will play accurate, so we shouldn't expect a high-scoring game.
Our second prediction - total under 229,5 points
