Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/14/24

The Pacers (-919) are favored by 13.5 points over the Hawks (+599), and the over/under line is set at 238. The Hawks have lost five straight games and are 10th in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers are 6th in the East and have a record of 46-35.

This Eastern Conference matchup is set to tip-off at 1:00 ET in Indianapolis. The game will be televised on BSIN. The Pacers are 13.5-point favorites and have a record of 46-35. The Hawks are 36-45 and have lost five straight.

ATLANTA HAWKS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +13.5

This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 1:00 ET on Sunday, April 14th.

WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-109 in favor of the Pacers.
• Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with Pascal Siakam points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.6% and knocking down 13 threes.

Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Atlanta?

Today, the Hawks are looking to end their 5-game losing streak as they take on the Pacers as 13.5-point underdogs. In their last game, the Hawks lost to the Timberwolves by a score of 109-106. The O/U line for that game was 226.5, and the Hawks covered the spread as 12-point underdogs.

For the season, the Hawks have an O/U record of 45-36, and their games have averaged a combined 238.4 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 238 points.

Against the spread, the Hawks have a record of 29-52 for the season, and they have covered the spread in four straight road games. On the road, their ATS record is 14-26, compared to 15-26 ATS at home.

Looking at their overall record, the Hawks are 36-45 and are currently in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 14-16 and 22-29 against other Eastern Conference teams.

As underdogs, the Hawks have gone 12-27 straight-up and 14-25 ATS. On the road, they have an average scoring differential of -4.6 points per game.

This season, the Hawks have been one of the NBA’s most potent offenses, averaging 118.4 points per game (5th). However, on the road, they have scored 114.8 points per game (11th).

When it comes to three-point shooting, Atlanta has been one of the league’s best, making 13.7 threes per game (6th). They have also been one of the NBA’s most aggressive teams from beyond the arc, attempting 37.7 threes per contest (7th).

So far, the Hawks have outscored the league average in 55.6% of their games. They have also been one of the NBA’s top offensive rebounding teams, ranking 2nd in the league.

On defense, the Hawks are ranked 27th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 69.1% of their games. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Hawks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 57.0% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 38.6% from downtown.

Can the Pacers Lock in a Home Win?

Indiana’s over/under streak has reached four games, and their O/U record for the season is 42-39. This year, their games have averaged 243.2 points per game, compared to today’s line of 238.

In their last game against the Cavaliers, the two teams combined for 249 points, easily surpassing the O/U line of 230.5. Indiana lost the game by a score of 129-120.

For the season, Indiana has an O/U record of 42-39, and their games have averaged 241.2 points per game. Today’s line is set at 238.

The Pacers are 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 46-35. In the Central Division, they are 3rd. At home, Indiana has gone 25-15 compared to 21-20 on the road.

Against the spread, Indiana is 43-36 this season, and they have covered the spread in four straight games. At home, they are 21-18 ATS, and 20-22 ATS as the favorite.

The Pacers’ most recent loss came against the Cavaliers, and the team was 2.5-point underdogs going into the game. The final score was 129-120, and the ATS result was a loss for Indiana.

Indiana’s offense has been the best in the NBA this season, averaging 122.9 points per game. At home, they have been even better, putting up 124.8 points per contest. Overall, they have outscored the league average in 71.6% of their games.

The Pacers’ offensive success has come from their ability to get to the rim. They lead the league in two-point field goal percentage at 58% and are 1st in two-point field goals made. However, they are just 15th in three-point attempts and 12th in three-point shooting percentage.

When it comes to pace, Indiana is 4th in the NBA at 101.2 possessions per game. They are also the top-ranked team in field goal percentage, hitting 50% of their shots. In terms of assists, the Pacers are 1st in the league at 30.6 per game.

On defense, the Pacers come into the game ranked 28th in the league in points allowed at 120.3 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 122.3 points per contest (29th). When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Pacers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 56.3% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.5% from downtown.