The Atlanta Hawks head to Pennsylvania to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in a do-or-die Game 7 matchup. It's time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-76ers prediction and pick.

The Hawks have been rather impressive so far this postseason as we've witnessed Trae Young become a superstar in front of our very eyes. Atlanta will need Young to be at the top of his game for this one, as one more win advances them to the Eastern Conference Finals.

The 76ers entered the playoffs as the one seed, but have been struggling against Atlanta so far. Joel Embiid and Seth Curry have been the only consistent players on the roster, so everyone will need to elevate their play if they hope to move onto the next round.

Here is how the sportsbooks have set the odds for the Hawks-76ers Game 7 matchup.

2021 NBA Playoffs: Hawks-76ers Game 7 odds

Atlanta Hawks +7 (-110)

Philadelphia 76ers -7 (-110)

Over 216.5 (-110)

Under 216.5 (-110)

Why the Hawks could cover the spread

Trae Young and company have fought and scratched and clawed their way through the 2021 NBA Playoffs. They're young, hungry, and determined to shock the NBA world. This team thrives when they attack the rim and have perimeter shooters that spread the floor as well. They've played great so far, but the inconsistency from one player will need to be fixed if they hope to upset the 76ers on Sunday night.

John Collins is a fantastic prospect at the power forward position. However, it's impossible to know what kind of night he's going to have. He played a vital role in the Hawks' Game 5 win, recording 19 points and 11 rebounds while giving Atlanta a nice scoring option in the paint. However, in Game 6, Collins' scoring production was basically nill, finishing with just 7 points and 10 rebounds. In this Hawks 76ers Prediction, we'll have to say that Atlanta has to get Trae Young going early, but the team needs to prioritize John Collins as well.

Why the 76ers could cover the spread

Philadelphia finished in first place in the Eastern Conference for a reason. The Sixers have one of the best rosters in the league right now, and Joel Embiid is easily a top-three center in the NBA today (and he's not number three). The 76ers have been quite inconsistent against the Atlanta Hawks, mainly due to Ben Simmons' issues at the free-throw line and lack of production. However, Game 7 will be in Philadelphia and the Sixers should come through with everything on the line. That is probably a Hawks 76ers prediction for a lot of people, given that Philly is the favorite.

Look for the 76ers to feed Embiid often. He's their best bet to advance to the next round, as he can do everything and more. Seth Curry has emerged as a solid scoring option as of late, and hopefully, they can get another big game out of Tobias Harris. That should be enough for the 76ers to cover the spread and win, but the team will need Ben Simmons to figure it out as well.

Final Hawks-76ers prediction & pick

At the end of the day, the NBA Playoffs are designed for the best teams to win in a seven-game series. The 76ers finished in first place in the regular season, but they've been less than impressive during their postseason run. Although they are at home, Simmons' lack of production is the Achilles heel of the 76ers. If the Hawks can fully exploit the 76ers weakness, we could be seeing a massive upset on Sunday night.

FINAL PICK: Atlanta Hawks win 108-104