Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks Preview
The Pacers (-919) are favored by 13.5 points over the Hawks (+599) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 238 points.
Indiana (46-35) is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference, while Atlanta (36-45) is 10th. The Hawks have lost five straight games.
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Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Pacers have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Hawks and Pacers is 3-2 with an average of 260 points per game. The last three times that the Hawks have been on the road vs. the Pacers, the over/under record is 4-1.
- In their last five games away from home, the Hawks have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 107 points per game in these contests.
- Through their last three home games, Indiana has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 123 points per game.
- The last ten games that Atlanta was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Pacers have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
The Hawks have lost five straight games and are 36-45 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 10th place and 3rd in the Southeast Division.
As the underdog, the Hawks have gone 12-27 this season and are 14-25 against the spread as the underdog. Today, they are getting 13.5 points and have gone 14-25 ATS on the road.
Atlanta’s O/U record for the season is 45-36, and their games have averaged 238.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 238, and their games have averaged 235.1 points.
In their last game, the Hawks lost to the Timberwolves by a score of 109-106. They were 12-point underdogs in that game and had an ATS win. The O/U line for that game was 226.5.
Heading into their final game of the season, the Hawks’ offense has been one of the most potent in the league, averaging 118.4 points per game (5th). However, they have been slightly more effective at home (121.9 PPG) compared to on the road (114.8 PPG).
When it comes to scoring, Atlanta has outscored the NBA scoring average in 55.6% of their games this season. They have also been one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, ranking 6th in made threes (13.7) and 7th in attempts (37.7).
Overall, the Hawks have been an above-average free-throw shooting team (7th in attempts and makes), and they have been one of the top offensive rebounding teams in the league (2nd).
Coming into the game, the Hawks’ defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 27th in the league at 120.1 points per game allowed. On two point field goal attempts, the Hawks’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 57.0% and allowing 38.6% from beyond the arc.
Indiana’s O/U record is now 42-39 for the season after their last game vs. the Cavaliers went over the line of 230.5. Today’s O/U line is set at 238 points, and the Pacers have seen an average combined scoring of 243.2 points per game.
The Pacers are currently on a four-game streak of games going over the O/U line. This season, 55 of their games have had higher O/U lines than 238.
In their last game, the Pacers lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 129-120. They were 2.5-point underdogs in that game. This loss dropped Indiana’s overall record to 46-35.
Looking at the Eastern Conference standings, the Pacers are in 6th place with a record of 46-35. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 31-20 compared to 15-15 against the West.
Indiana has a record of 43-36 against the spread this season, going 21-18 ATS at home and 22-18 ATS on the road. As the favorite, they have a record of 20-22 ATS.
Heading into their final game of the season, the Pacers are the top-scoring team in the NBA at 122.9 points per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 124.8 points per game.
Indiana’s offense has been built around their ability to get to the rim. They lead the league in two-point field goal percentage at 58% and are also first in two-pointers made.
Overall, the Pacers have been one of the most efficient offenses in the league, ranking 1st in field goal percentage and 3rd in true shooting percentage.
Facing Atlanta, the Pacers aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 120.3 points allowed per game (28th). In their previous game, the Pacers’ defense struggled against the Cavaliers, giving up 129 points on a field goal percentage of 51%.
With a 13.5-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Pacers to secure a 113-109 victory.
Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Tips
- Take the Pacers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hawks (+13.5)
- Our NBA model projects 222 points, and we suggest taking the under
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Obi Toppin – Ankle – Questionable
- Jalen Smith – Ankle – Questionable
- Isaiah Jackson – Hamstring – Questionable
- Bennedict Mathurin – Shoulder – Out
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Clint Capela – Rest – Questionable
- Wesley Matthews – Hamstring – Out
- Dylan Windler – Ineligible – Out
- Onyeka Okongwu – Toe – Out
- Saddiq Bey – ACL – Out
- Jalen Johnson – Ankle – Out
- Seth Lundy – Ankle – Out
