Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/6/25
In a matchup between the Pacers and Hawks, Indiana (-142) is favored by 2.5 points over Atlanta (+121). The over/under line for this Eastern Conference matchup is 247 points.
This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and will tip-off at 7:30 ET. FDSS will have TV coverage for this conference showdown.
INDIANA PACERS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Indiana Pacers -2.5
This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, March 6th.
WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-107 in favor of the Pacers.
- Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 15 threes.
Can the Pacers Pull Off a Win at Atlanta?
With a 115-102 win over the Rockets on Tuesday, the Pacers improved to 35-25 this season. Indiana, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 217 fell short of the 231-point O/U line.
After a 30-30 tie in the 1st quarter, the Pacers went on a 10-0 run, stretching their lead from 45-42 to 55-42. They outscored Houston 37-27 in the 2nd quarter. Despite losing the 3rd quarter 26-23, Indiana held the Rockets to 19 points in the 4th while scoring 25 to close out the game.
Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers to a win over the Rockets, scoring 28 points and dishing out 15 assists. He hit 5 threes at a 62.5% clip, and the Pacers made 17 threes as a team, shooting 40.5% from deep.
Haliburton scored 13 points in the 2nd quarter, while Pascal Siakam added 10 of his 18 points in the period. Aaron Nesmith and Myles Turner each contributed 16 points, with Nesmith scoring 5 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.
The Pacers clamped down defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 19 points to help secure a 115-102 win over the Rockets. Overall, they gave up 102 points, with Houston shooting 40% from the field.
Indiana’s defense was particularly effective against the three, holding the Rockets to 9 made threes on 30% shooting. The Pacers also sent Houston to the line 26 times, where they hit 13 free throws. Defensively, Indiana recorded 9 steals and 6 blocks.
Can the Hawks Secure a Win at Home?
The Hawks fell to 28-34 on the season after a 127-121 home loss to the Bucks on Tuesday. Atlanta entered the game as +5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by six points. The total points for the game were 248, just over the pre-game line of 244.
Atlanta had a strong 10-0 run early in the game, but despite leading 95-92 going into the 4th quarter, they were outscored 35-26 in the final period.
In their 127-121 loss to the Bucks, the Hawks hit 16 threes at a 39% clip, though their overall shooting was just 45.5%. Trae Young led the way with 28 points and 13 assists, despite shooting 37.5% from the field.
Caris LeVert added 21 points, shooting 61.5% and hitting 2 threes at 50%. Dyson Daniels contributed 16 points and 9 rebounds, also making 2 threes at 50%.
The Hawks’ defense struggled in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing 37 and 35 points, respectively, in their 127-121 loss to the Bucks. They did tighten up in the 3rd, giving up just 26 points. Overall, Atlanta allowed Milwaukee to shoot 51% from the field.
On the bright side, the Hawks limited the Bucks to just 11 threes on 29% shooting from beyond the arc. They also sent Milwaukee to the line 23 times, where the Bucks made 18 free throws. Defensively, Atlanta recorded 10 steals and 6 blocks.