NBA Matchup Intelligence

Joel Embiid β€” PHI
Joel Embiid
PHI
vs
ATL
Jalen Johnson β€” ATL
Jalen Johnson

76ers vs Hawks

January 18, 2027 Β· 2:30 PM ET
PHI 0-0  Β·  ATL 0-0

πŸ“Matchup Preview

Philadelphia 76ers visit Atlanta Hawks for a regular-season matchup.

Philadelphia 76ers's availability report lists Ariel Hukporti (Out), Dominick Barlow (Out), Tacko Fall (Out). These designations describe availability, not a confirmed starting five.

Atlanta Hawks's availability report lists Henri Veesaar (Out), Mouhamed Gueye (Out). These designations describe availability, not a confirmed starting five.

SportsFBI sees a closely balanced matchup, with little separating the teams in its current projection. This estimate is based on team and situational inputs, rather than a two-sided sportsbook moneyline.

Projected score: PHI 113, ATL 114
Model probability of a margin of 20 or more points: 11%

πŸ† SportsFBI Verdict

Projected Winner πŸ† Atlanta Hawks
Confidence 50%
Projected Score ATL 114 Β· PHI 113
Blowout Probability 11%

Model-based estimate from BlowoutAlert's NBA matchup engine β€” not a guarantee. Blowout means a 20+ point margin.

βš–οΈ Game Edges

Key factors driving this matchup

ATLH Adjusted team strength +0.09 Weak

ATL adjusted net 0.11 vs PHI 0.02 per 100 possessions. Expected possessions: 101.46.

ATLH Defensive matchup +0.08 Weak

ATL adjusted defense 112.67; PHI 112.76 points allowed per 100 possessions.

PHIA Rebounding +0.01 Weak

ORB% 24.20 / 25.82 vs opposing DRB% 72.78 / 74.20.

Position Comparison

Projected starters and available averages

● PHI ● ATL ● Even
Tyrese Maxey
Tyrese Maxey
20.4PTS
3.8REB
5.2AST
PG* +11.6 PPG diff.
Dyson Daniels
Dyson Daniels
8.8PTS
6.4REB
4.5AST
VJ Edgecombe
VJ Edgecombe
13.2PTS
5.0REB
4.1AST
SG* -0.8 PPG diff.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
14.0PTS
2.0REB
1.5AST
Jaylen Brown
Jaylen Brown
23.5PTS
5.5REB
3.1AST
SF* +4.3 PPG diff.
Jalen Johnson
Jalen Johnson
19.3PTS
7.8REB
6.3AST
LeBron James
LeBron James
23.3PTS
6.0REB
5.8AST
PF* +13.0 PPG diff.
Onyeka Okongwu
Onyeka Okongwu
10.3PTS
6.0REB
2.8AST
Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid
22.6PTS
7.5REB
4.7AST
C* +8.3 PPG diff.
CJ McCollum
CJ McCollum
14.3PTS
3.0REB
1.3AST

* Inferred comparison slot; not a confirmed position assignment.

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