Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers Matchup

Keep reading to see our Hawks vs Pacers NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Hawks take on the Pacers at 22-26.
  • Atlanta has an effective field goal percentage of 52% (23rd).
  • The Hawks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pacers.
  • The Pacers play host to the Hawks with a 26-20 record.
  • Indiana has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (5th).
  • The Pacers are coming off a 133-119 win vs. the Hawks.

Hawks vs Pacers Prediction

At 5:00 ET, the Indiana Pacers (-318) will host the Atlanta Hawks (+256) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Pacers are favored by 8 points and have won two straight games. The Hawks have lost seven in a row and are 9th in the East.

This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and can be seen on FDSI. The over/under line is currently 239.5 points.

Hawks vs. Pacers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Atlanta Hawks at Indiana Pacers
  • Where: Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • Date: Saturday, February 1st
  • Betting Odds IND -8, ATL +256 | IND -318 O/U 239.5

Hawks Preview: Will the Atlanta Defense Show Up on the Road?

The Hawks fell to 22-26 on the season after a 137-115 road loss to the Cavaliers on Thursday. Atlanta entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 252 points exceeded the over/under line of 241.

Cleveland took control with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 82-70 to 92-70. Atlanta won the 2nd quarter 34-32, but a 39-21 3rd quarter by the Cavs put the game out of reach. The Hawks outscored Cleveland 31-27 in the 4th, but it was too late.

Zaccharie Risacher led the Hawks with 30 points, hitting 5 threes at an 83.3% clip in their loss to the Cavaliers. He shot 78.6% from the field overall. De'Andre Hunter added 25 points, while Trae Young struggled, shooting 31.2% and making just 2 threes at 25% efficiency.

The Hawks hit 13 threes as a team, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their overall field goal percentage was 45.6%. Risacher scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter, while Hunter added 10 in the opening period.

The Hawks struggled defensively against the Cavaliers, giving up 137 points on 58% shooting. Atlanta allowed 39 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, and 32 in the 2nd, before holding Cleveland to 27 points in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Hawks limited the Cavaliers to 13 threes on 33% shooting. Cleveland also went 18/20 from the free-throw line. Defensively, Atlanta recorded 10 steals and 1 block.

Pacers Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Pacers?

The Hawks fell to 22-26 on the season after a 137-115 road loss to the Cavaliers on Thursday. Atlanta entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 22. The game’s total points of 252 exceeded the O/U line of 241 by 11 points.

Atlanta trailed 39-29 after the 1st quarter but outscored Cleveland 34-32 in the 2nd. A 10-0 run by the Cavs pushed the score from 82-70 to 92-70, and Cleveland dominated the 3rd quarter 39-21. The Hawks won the 4th quarter 31-27 but couldn’t overcome the deficit.

In their win over the Pistons, the Pacers put up 133 points, shooting 56.8% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 50% clip. Pascal Siakam led the way with 37 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, shooting 71.4% and making 4 threes.

Tyrese Haliburton added 30 points and 8 assists, also hitting 4 threes, while Myles Turner contributed 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 made threes. Turner and T.J. McConnell both scored 8 points in the 1st quarter.

Despite giving up 119 points, the Pacers managed to secure a win against the Pistons. Indiana allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter, 31 in the 2nd, and 32 in the 3rd, but tightened up in the 4th, holding Detroit to 23 points.

From beyond the arc, the Pacers limited the Pistons to 12 made threes on 35% shooting. Indiana also recorded 7 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Hawks vs Pacers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five road games, Atlanta has averaged 109 points per game while allowing 113. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
  • In their last five home games, Indiana has averaged 119 points per game while allowing 101. The team's record in this stretch was 5-0 while going 5-0 vs. the spread.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Hawks have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Pacers have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.

Hawks vs Pacers Prediction

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