Pacers vs Hawks Prediction
I’m not excited to get behind the Hawks, who are 3-7 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. However, the Pacers are on the end of a back-to-back and are still without Toppic, Zubac, McConnell, and Haliburton. Spots like this are where injured teams feel it most, as limited rotations on tired legs are a deadly combination. It also doesn’t help that the Hawks are a young, athletic team that plays defense. This is just a brutal spot for the Pacers. You can argue the Hawks should be even larger favorites. I have to lay the points with the Hawks on the road.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Pelicans, beat the Cavs, and they play the Wizards next. The Hawks have won 12 of their last 21 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 119 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.5 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 19 points and 9.3 rebounds. Aaron Wiggins is the third double-digit scorer, and CJ McCollum is grabbing 1.8 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 72.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Nets and Heat, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Pacers have lost 5 of their last 6 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 116.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 119.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 22.2 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 21.8 points and 4.5 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard is the third double-digit scorer, and Obi Toppin is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 3.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Hawks have lost each of their last nine games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse following a road loss.
- The Pacers have won each of their last seven home games on the second leg of a back-to-back after losing as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in 10 of the Pacers’ last 11 games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Pacers have lost 17 of their last 18 home games.
- The Hawks have won each of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pacers’ last six games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Hawks’ last 10 games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (12.1) this season.
- The Pacers rank 28th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.9).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (30.7).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for points in the paint (382) this season.