For your Hawks vs. Pacers predictions needs, we’ve got you covered as the Pacers hit the road to face the Hawks on Friday, Jan 12 at 7:30 ET. Currently, the total sits at 252.5, with the Hawks favored by 5.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Hawks vs. Pacers player props and predictions.
Hawks vs. Pacers Odds
- Spread: Hawks -5.5
- Total 252.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 12
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta GA
- TV: Peac
Pacers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Indiana has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 115 points per game while allowing 115. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- As the betting underdog, the Pacers have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
Hawks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Hawks have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Atlanta has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 118 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 6-4 straight up.
Will Indiana Find a Way to Win on the Road?
As they prepare to take on the Hawks, the Pacers are looking to stay above .500, coming in at 22-15. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently 4th and sit 2nd in the Central division.
In their most recent game, the Pacers scored 112 points while shooting 44.6% from the field. From beyond the arc, they hit 8 three-pointers. So far this season, the Pacers have been efficient inside the arc, shooting 59% on two-point field goals. When it comes to pace, the Pacers are 2nd in the NBA with 102.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Pacers have been the best in the league this season. They are giving up just 10.9 made threes per game, which is tops in the NBA. For the year, opponents are shooting just 37.5% from beyond the arc.
Overall, Indiana is 28th in the league in field goal percentage allowed at 50.0%. However, over their last five games, they have been better in this area, ranking 14th in field goal percentage allowed at 47.9%.
On the glass, the Pacers have struggled, ranking 29th in rebounds per game and 28th in defensive rebounds per game. They are also 30th in made free throws allowed per game at 27.4.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Atlanta?
Over their last three games, the Hawks have gone 1-2 and have an overall record of 15-21. When facing Eastern Conference teams, the Hawks are 10-17 and are 5-4 in non-conference games.
In their last game, the Hawks had a solid offensive performance. They scored 139 points against the 76ers, shooting 47.1% from the field and going 31/42 from the free-throw line. Trae Young led the team in scoring with 28 points while Jalen Johnson chipped in 25 points.
When it comes to defense, the Atlanta Hawks have struggled this season, ranking 29th in points allowed per game at 124.0. This includes giving up 126.7 points per game at home, which is also 29th in the NBA.
Over their last five games, Atlanta’s defense has been even worse, allowing 132.6 points per game, which is 30th in the league during that stretch. During this stretch, opponents have shot 50.9% from the field, including 41.5% from three-point range.
On the season, opponents have made 58.3% of their three-point attempts against the Hawks, which is 24th in the league. However, Atlanta has done a decent job of not fouling, ranking 14th in free throws made allowed per game at 22.9.
Hawks vs. Pacers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Trae Young and his points prop of 28.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -108.
Our projections have Trae Young going 9/21 from the field on his way to 29 points. Our recommended bet is to take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -125.
- The Prop: Trae Young Over 28.5 Points (-125)
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Hawks vs. Pacers Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +5.5, the Pacers is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 252.5, and our model projects the Pacers and Hawks to reach a combined total of 229 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Pacers +5.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook