By Skip Charles in Vegas
The Sixers are faves tonight at home in game 5 against the Hawks and also to win this Eastern semi series:
| 7:30 PM ET, WED JUN 16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL SIXERS | +6.5 -6.5 | | 223.5 |
| 10:00 PM ET, WED JUN 16 | |||
| LAC UTA | +3 -3 | | 222 |
| 8:30 PM ET, THU JUN 17 | |||
| BKN MIL | +3.5 -3.5 | | 220.5 |
| Winner | Current Odds | Opening Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | +250 | +155 |
| SIXERS | -300 | -175 |
Odds as of June 15 at Bovada
The Sixers were 2-1 SU and ATS vs the Hawks this season, winning both games at Wells Fargo Center by a combined 66 points.
Trae Young led the Hawks in scoring in each playoff game vs the Knicks, averaging 29.2 points and 9.8 assists.
The Sixers were 10-11 SU and 9-12 ATS in 21 games during the regular season without Joel Embiid. PHI won Game 5 vs the Wizards by 16 points without him.
