The Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers meet Sunday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Hawks vs Pacers prediction.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks are coming off losses to the Mavericks, Nuggets, Heat, Hornets, and Timberwolves. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 118.7 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 120.3 points on 49.3 percent shooting. Dejounte Murray is averaging 22.4 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Bogdan Bogdanovic is averaging 16.9 points and 3.5 rebounds. Jalen Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and De’Andre Hunter is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers recently beat the Heat, Thunder, and Raptors while losing to the Cavs. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 122.7 points on 50.5 percent shooting and allowing 120.2 points on 49.7 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 21.3 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 20.1 points and 3.9 rebounds. Myles Turner is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Team Facts
- The Pacers have won each of their last seven games following a loss.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games following a loss.
- Eight of the Pacers’ last nine home games against the Hawks following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks Team Facts
- The Hawks have lost each of their last seven games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse following a road loss.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- Eleven of the Hawks’ last 12 day games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Hawks vs Pacers prediction
The Hawks are locked into the 10th seed in the East and have a date with the Bulls, so I doubt they play any of their key players. The Pacers are fighting for seeding and to stay out of the play-in tournament, so there’s motivation for the home team. The Pacers have won and covered the last 3 games against the Hawks, which includes an 18 point win back in January. The Hawks remain the worst cover team in the NBA, with a cover percentage of 35.8 percent. Give me the Pacers in a comfortable home win, assuming the Hawks sit their starters with a play-in game already scheduled.