Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Pacers will be in Atlanta to take on the Hawks. Atlanta is favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 252.5. Indiana is 22-15 on the year and has won two straight games. The Hawks are 15-21 and are 11th in the Eastern Conference.
This game will be played at State Farm Arena and can be seen on Peac.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Pacers and Hawks did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Pacers have a record of 2-1. The Pacers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 282 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0.
- Indiana has played well in their previous three road games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 121 points per game while allowing 111. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Atlanta has an ATS record of 0-5 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pacers have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
- As the betting favorite, the Hawks have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.
Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
Indiana comes into today’s game vs. Atlanta as the 5.5-point underdog. The Pacers have an overall record of 22-15 and are 4th in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 3-4 compared to 19-11 against other Eastern teams.
On the road, Indiana is 9-7 straight up and 9-7 ATS. They have won three straight road games and have an average scoring differential of -2.8 points per game. As the underdog, their average scoring differential is -4.1 PPG.
Against the spread, Indiana is 11-8 as the underdog and has an O/U record of 11-8. Their O/U record for the season is 25-12, and their games have averaged 250.4 points per game.
In their last game, the Pacers were 8.5-point favorites vs. Washington. They won the game 112-104, but did not cover the spread. The final combined score was 216, which was below the over/under line of 251.5.
When it comes to scoring, the Pacers are the top-ranked team in the league, averaging 126.6 points per game. This season, Indiana has outscored the NBA scoring average in 78.4% of their games. On the road, they are averaging 125.3 points per game.
Indiana’s offensive success is due in large part to their ability to score inside. They lead the NBA in two-point field goal percentage at 59%. Overall, the Pacers are shooting 50% from the field, which is the 2nd best mark in the league.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pacers are 6th in the NBA at 38%. On average, they are making 14.5 three-pointers per game, which is 5th in the league. In terms of pace, Indiana is 2nd in the NBA at 102.5 possessions per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Pacers’ defense is giving up an average of 123.8 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Pacers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 56.0% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.5% from downtown.
Today, the Hawks will look to extend their home winning streak to three games as they are favored by 5.5 points against the Pacers. So far this season, Atlanta is 6-9 at home and 15-21 overall. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 11th place.
When playing at home, the Hawks have an average scoring differential of -0.7 points per game. Against the spread, they are 3-12 at home and have an average scoring differential of 1.6 points per game as the favorite.
Atlanta’s O/U record for the season is 22-14, and their games have averaged 246.6 points per game. In 32 of their games, the over/under line has been lower than 252.5.
Looking at their last game, the Hawks were 1-point favorites and picked up a 139-132 win over the 76ers. The game’s total of 271 points was higher than the O/U line of 246.5.
When playing at home, the Hawks are averaging 125.9 points per game, which is 2nd in the NBA. Overall, they are 4th in the league in scoring at 122.7 points per game.
Atlanta has been one of the NBA’s top three-point shooting teams this season, ranking 7th in made threes per game. However, their three-point shooting percentage is just 16th in the league at 36%.
So far, the Hawks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 69.4% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 5th in the league at 101.7 possessions per game.
So far, the Hawks’ defense is ranked 29th in the league at 124.0 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Hawks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 58.0% while allowing 38.7% from downtown.
Even though they are considered 5.5-point underdogs, our projection points to a 114-113 win for the Pacers.
Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers Betting Tips
- We like the Pacers on the moneyline (+178)
- The Pacers are also our pick on the spread at +5.5
- Our NBA model projects 227 points, and we suggest taking the under
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Clint Capela – Achilles – Probable
- Wesley Matthews – Calf – Out
- Trae Young – Shoulder – Probable
- De’Andre Hunter – Knee – Out
- Garrison Mathews – Ankle – Out
- Vít Krejčí – Shoulder – Out
- Mouhamed Gueye – Back – Out
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Jalen Smith – Back – Questionable
- Tyrese Haliburton – Hamstring – Out
- Aaron Nesmith – Shin – Questionable
- Jarace Walker – Illness – Out
