The Hawks are ready to clash with the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, Nov 21. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 7:30 ET and will be televised on BSSE. Atlanta enters this game as 4-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 251.5. Can the Hawks pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Hawks vs. Pacers player props and predictions.
Hawks vs. Pacers Odds
- Spread: Hawks -4
- Total 251.5
Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Nov 21
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta GA
- TV: BSSE
Pacers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Indiana has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 118 points per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Pacers have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-3-1.
Hawks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Hawks have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- In their last three home games, the Hawks have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 121 points per game in these contests.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, Atlanta has a poor record vs the spread going 1-4. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Pacers?
The Pacers head into today’s action with an overall record of 7-5 and have gone 1-2 over their previous three games. The team is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference, and they are also 2nd in the Central division.
In contrast to their season average of 125.7 points per game, the Pacers had a below average performance. They scored 116 points against the Magic and had a field goal percentage of 44.2%. Jordan Nwora was the leading scorer for the Pacers, putting up 19 points. In addition, Bennedict Mathurin contributed 14 points.
The Pacers’ defense is presently ranked 28th in the league, allowing an average of 123.8 points per contest.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pacers are forcing 12.5 per game, which is 7th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 6th in blocked shots at 5.9 per game.
Will Atlanta Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
The Hawks are gearing up to face the Pacers, aiming to push their record above .500, given their current standing at 6-6. Across their 12 games, the Hawks have recorded a 4-5 record when facing teams from the Eastern Conference and a 2-1 record in non-conference games.
In their recent game, the Hawks’ offense concluded with 116 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 119.9 points per contest. Trae Young led the scoring for the Hawks, contributing 22 points. Additionally, Jalen Johnson chipped in with 18 points.
Currently, the Hawks’ defense holds the 24th rank in the NBA, allowing 117.9 points per game.
For the season, Atlanta is ranked 25th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 22.4 free-throws per game vs. the Hawks and have an overall field goal percentage of 48.5%.
Hawks vs. Pacers Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Dejounte Murray and his points prop of 20.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -106 while the under is at -129. For his matchup against the Hawks, we recommend taking the under on Dejounte Murray and his prop bet of 20.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 14.
The Prop: Dejounte Murray Under 20.5 Points (-129)
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Hawks vs. Pacers Predictions
The Pacers come in as the underdog at +4, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 251.5 and our model has the Pacers and Hawks finishing with a combined 223 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Pacers +4 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook