The set-up: Both teams have been playing to higher-scoring affairs of late, but I look for that trend to finally go the other way this evening. Philly has won six of its last seven, including two straight at home. The Hawks have been one of the worst teams in the league and they enter off a loss in Toronto. Most recently the 76ers beat the Warriors 115-104 at home and I have a hard time seeing the Hawks producing much offense tonight either (they only average 108.8 PPG.) Atlanta catches a break here though as well, as Philadelphia likes to slow the pace down on offense, a unit which averages only 108.5 PPG, ranked 23rd overall.

The pick: Note as well that Philly has seen the total go under the number in 13 of its last 19 off a home win this year, while ATL has seen the total dip under in 11 of its last 17 in revenging a close loss vs. an opponent of three points or less. This number is a tad high.

9* TOTAL PLAY-BOOK on the UNDER 76ers/Hawks.