76ers vs Hawks Picks and Prediction – 3/23/2025

State Farm Arena will play host to a Sunday night NBA clash between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The 76ers (23-47) have dropped 25 of their first 36 road games and have been the most disappointing team in the NBA. On Friday, Philadelphia was outscored by 12 points during the fourth quarter of a 128-120 road loss against San Antonio. 

Philadelphia G Quentin Grimes and F Justin Edwards led all scorers with 25 points each on a combined 19-for-34 shooting effort. Guerschon Yabusele added 23 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. Ricky Council IV scored 20 points in 24 minutes off the bench for the 76ers, who lost despite shooting 57 percent from the field.

The Atlanta Hawks have won seven of their last ten games and hold a 1.5 game lead over Orlando for seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hawks (34-36) rank 17th in the league in defensive efficiency and are giving up 119.3 points per contest. Last night, Atlanta raced out to a 17-point lead after one quarter and shot a sizzling 57 percent from the field during a 124-115 home victory versus Golden State. 

All-Star G Trae Young matched a game-high with 25 points on 9-for-15 shooting and dished out ten assists. Atlanta C Onyeka Okongwu contributed 22 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists. Georges Niang scored 23 points off the bench for the Hawks, who improved to 18-17 at home. 

Philadelphia has shut down starting C Joel Embiid (knee) and F Paul George (knee) for the remainder of the season. The Hawks play at the second fastest tempo in the league, so the over is worth a look. The stronger play is on the 76ers to keep this closer than expected and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Hawks win 122-117.