Looking for Pacers vs. Hawks predictions? We have you covered as the Hawks travel to take on the Pacers on Friday, Jan 5 at 7:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 262 with the Pacers favored by 3 at home. Keep reading to get our Pacers vs. Hawks player props and predictions.
Pacers vs. Hawks Odds
- Spread: Pacers -3
- Total 262
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 5
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
- TV: BSIN
Hawks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Hawks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Hawks offense has averaged 123 points per game while allowing an average of 125. Atlanta posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 2-8 ATS.
- As the betting underdog, the Hawks have an ATS mark of just 2-8 in their last ten games. Atlanta posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
Pacers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- The Pacers are 3-0 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
- Indiana has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
Will the Hawks Exceed Expectations on the Road?
As the Hawks take on the Pacers, they have a 14-19 record and are focused on getting to .500 on the season. When playing on the road, the Hawks are 9-10 compared to a 5-9 record at home.
In their last game, the Hawks had a solid offensive performance, scoring 141 points vs. the Thunder. Overall, they shot 50.5% from the field and were 31/33 from the free-throw line. On the offensive side, the Hawks are 17th in the NBA with a 47% field goal percentage for the season. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 11th in percentage and 6th in made three-pointers.
When it comes to defense, the Atlanta Hawks have struggled this season, ranking 28th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 123.2. Over their last five games, they have given up 124.8 points per contest.
One area where the Hawks have struggled is defending inside the arc, ranking 29th in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 58.1%. Overall, opponents are shooting 50.2% from the field against Atlanta.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Hawks have been middle of the pack, ranking 21st in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 38.4%. In terms of three-pointers made allowed per game, they are 21st at 13.7.
Will Indiana Make it Happen at Home?
As they prepare to face the Hawks, the Pacers are looking to add to their above .500 record of 19-14. On the road this season, the Pacers are 9-7 compared to their home record of 10-7.
At home this season, Indiana is putting up 128.4 points per game, which is tops in the NBA. Overall, they are averaging 126.9 points per game, also 1st in the league. Tyrese Haliburton is the team’s leading scorer at 24.9 PPG. Myles Turner is also averaging 17.5 PPG heading into today’s game.
When it comes to defense, the Indiana Pacers have struggled this season, ranking 29th in points allowed per game at 124.6. However, they have been able to limit opponents’ three-point shooting, allowing just 10.7 made threes per game, which is the best mark in the league.
Indiana has also been able to protect the rim, ranking 1st in blocked shots per game at 6.5. They have also done a good job of forcing turnovers, ranking 11th in steals per game at 7.6.
One area where the Pacers have struggled defensively is at the free-throw line, allowing 27.5 made free throws per game, which is 29th in the NBA.
Pacers vs. Hawks 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 -123 while the under is at -111. Our model predicts that Trae Young will finish with 27 points, 3 rebounds, and 11. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 28.5.
- The Prop: Trae Young Under 28.5 Points (-111)
Pacers vs. Hawks Predictions
The Hawks come in as the underdog at +3, 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.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 262 and given that our model is projecting 229 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Hawks +3 | at Fanduel Sportsbook