Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
At 5:00 ET, the Pacers (-318) will host the Hawks (+256) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Indiana is favored by 8 points and has won two straight games. Atlanta has lost seven in a row and is 9th in the Eastern Conference.
This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The over/under line for this matchup is 239.5 points. You can watch this game on FDSI.
ATLANTA HAWKS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Indiana Pacers -8
This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 5:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-99 in favor of the Pacers.
- Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 15 threes.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Hawks?
The Hawks fell to 22-26 on the season after a 137-115 road loss to the Cavaliers on Thursday. Atlanta entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 22 points. The total score of 252 points exceeded the over/under line of 241 by 11 points.
Atlanta got off to a slow start, trailing 39-29 after the 1st quarter. They won the 2nd quarter 34-32 but were outscored 39-21 in the 3rd, with Cleveland going on a 10-0 run to extend their lead. The Hawks finished strong, winning the 4th quarter 31-27, but it was too late to mount a comeback.
Zaccharie Risacher’s 30 points on 78.6% shooting, including 5 threes at 83.3%, led the Hawks in their 137-115 loss to the Cavaliers. De’Andre Hunter added 25 points, while Trae Young struggled, shooting 31.2% and hitting 2 threes at 25%, finishing with 15 points and 10 assists.
As a team, the Hawks shot 45.6% from the field and made 13 threes at 33.3%, below their usual average. Risacher scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter, while Hunter contributed 10 in the 1st.
The Hawks’ defense struggled on Thursday, giving up 137 points to the Cavaliers. They allowed 39 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, with Cleveland shooting 58% from the field.
Atlanta did manage to limit the Cavaliers’ three-point shooting, holding them to 13 made threes on 33% shooting. The Hawks also recorded 10 steals in the game.
Will Indiana Find a Way to Win at Home?
With a 133-119 win over the Pistons on Wednesday, the Pacers improved to 26-20 on the season. Playing at home, Indiana entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread. The total score of 252 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 232 by 20 points.
Indiana set the tone early with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 10-4 to 20-4. They maintained control by winning the 1st and 2nd quarters, 40-33 and 34-31, respectively. Though the Pistons edged the Pacers 32-28 in the 3rd, Indiana finished strong by outscoring Detroit 31-23 in the 4th.
In their win over the Pistons, the Pacers shot 56.8% from the field and knocked down 19 threes at a 50% clip. Pascal Siakam led the way with 37 points, hitting 4 threes and shooting 71.4% overall.
Tyrese Haliburton contributed 30 points and 8 assists, also making 4 threes. Myles Turner added 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep.
Despite giving up 119 points on 49% shooting, the Pacers tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 23 points to help secure the win. They also limited the Pistons’ damage from beyond the arc, holding them to 12 made threes on 35% shooting.
Indiana sent Detroit to the line 26 times, where they made 19 free throws. The Pacers finished with 31 defensive rebounds, giving up 9 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 5 blocks.