Our ratings lean toward the 76ers at home against the Hawks on Monday, January 4, at about 59%. That is a real edge, but the Hawks are far from out of it.
How the Win Meter reads
The Win Meter reads the 76ers 59%, with a projected score of Atlanta Hawks 112, Philadelphia 76ers 114. The rating gap is 35 points in favor of the Hawks, and home court and rest add about 100 rating points for the 76ers on top of that.
Readings in this range leave plenty of room for the other side. About 41 times in 100 games like this, the Hawks would win.
Recent form
The Hawks are 2-0 this season and 2-3 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -8.4. The 76ers are 2-0 this season and 2-3 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -7.2.
The Hawks' best recent win was 128-81 on the road against CHA.
The Hawks were beaten 140-89 at home by NYK not long ago.
The 76ers were beaten 144-114 at home by NYK not long ago.
Injuries to watch
Out: Henri Veesaar (ATL), expected back Jul 1, 2027, Mouhamed Gueye (ATL), expected back Nov 20, 2026, Dominick Barlow (PHI), expected back Nov 2, 2026, Ariel Hukporti (PHI), expected back Oct 1, 2027, and Tacko Fall (PHI), expected back Oct 25, 2026.
Day to day or questionable: Dean Wade (PHI) and LeBron James (PHI). Their status can change before tip-off.
The season series
In our records of recent meetings, the Hawks lead 7-0, with the Hawks outscoring the 76ers by an average of 9.4 points per game. The last meeting was PHI 116, ATL 125.