The Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers meet Monday in NBA preseason action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview 

The Hawks look for a 4-0 preseason start after beating the Cavs, Grizzlies and Pelicans. The Hawks have won 7 of their last 9 preseason games. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 107 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 104.7 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 15.7 points and 1.3 rebounds, while Onyeka Okongwu is averaging 15 points and 4 rebounds. Jalen Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Garrison Mathews is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 29.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview 

The Pacers are looking for their first preseason win after loses to the Grizzlies and Rockets. The Pacers have lost 5 of their last 9 preseason games. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 112.5 points on 40.4 percent shooting and allowing 124.5 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Bennedict Mathurin is averaging 16 points and 6 rebounds, while Aaron Nesmith is averaging 13.5 points and 0.5 rebounds. Jarace Walker is the third double-digit scorer and Ben Sheppard is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 24.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 28.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 51 rebounds per game.

Randy’s Pick

The Pacers are probably getting the benefit of the doubt here because they’re at home, but they haven’t looked great through two preseason games. In fact, only the Pistons are allowing more points per game than the Pacers. The Hawks haven’t lost through 3 preseason games, and they’ve won 7 of their last 9 preseason games overall. The Hawks have also won all three games this preseason in close efforts, which should do wonders for the confidence. I’m getting a free bucket with the team in better form. Give me the Hawks.