Atlanta Hawks (11-10) vs. Indiana Pacers (9-14)
December 1, 2021 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers -1.5; Over/Under: -
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The Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Atlanta Hawks look for a win after winning seven of their last eight games. The Indiana Pacers need a win after losing six of their last nine games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 110.4 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 107.8 points on 45 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 26 points and 3.6 rebounds, while John Collins is averaging 16.6 points and 2.2 assists. Clint Capela is the third double-digit scorer and Bogdan Bogdanovic is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 107.3 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 106 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 20.7 points and 5.9 assists, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 17.3 points and 12 rebounds. Caris LeVert is the third double-digit scorer and Chris Duarte is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.
The Hawks are 2-11 ATS in their last 13 road games and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. The Pacers are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 home games and 1-7 ATS in their last 8 Wednesday games. The over is 5-2 in Hawks last 7 road games. The over is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 home games. The over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
The Atlanta Hawks are dealing with injuries, but that doesn’t change the fact they’re winning their last five games by an average of 12.6 points while shooting 49 percent from the field. The Indiana Pacers are in a bit of a funk right now, and they’re a team I’ve had issues figuring out all season. Even without a few role players, I still think the Hawks are the better team here. I’ll back the road dog.
