Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/12/2024

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Friday, January 12, 2024

Venue:  State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA

Where to Watch:  Peachtree TV

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Pacers +5, Hawks -5; Over/Under:  255.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Pacers +5, Hawks -5; Over/Under:  255.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Pacers +5, Hawks -5; Over/Under:  255.5 points

Indiana Pacers:  22-15 (2nd place, Central Division)

Atlanta Hawks:  15-21 (3rd place, Southeast Division)

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Indiana Pacers:  8-2 last 10

Atlanta Hawks:  4-6 last 10

The Pacers are entering this game with a 22-15 record overall and they are 9-7 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards in their last game. Myles Turner led the team in points in that game with 18 while Bruce Brown Jr. and Bennedict Mathurin each were next on the team with 16 points. T. J. McConnell led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Myles Turner led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 44.6% from the field, 32% from 3-point range, and 91.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 126.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 123.8 PPG against them. The Pacers have an ATS record of 21-16-1 this season and their O/U record is 24-12-2.

The Hawks are entering this game with a 15-21 record overall and they are 6-9 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Philadelphia 76ers in their last game. Trae Young led the team in points in that game with 28 while Jalen Johnson and Dejounte Murray each were next on the team with 25 points. Trae Young led the team in assists in that game with 11 while Jalen Johnson led the team in rebounds with 16. They were 47.1% from the field, 35.3% from 3-point range, and 73.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 122.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 124 PPG against them. The Hawks have an ATS record of 9-27 this season and their O/U record is 23-13.

The current betting odds have the Hawks listed as a 5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Hawks haven't looked good in their games this season with their 15-21 record overall which has them out of a playoff spot right now. They have also looked terrible in their home games this year with their 6-9 home record, but they just beat the 76ers there in their last game and they are going to have some momentum now. Meanwhile, the Pacers have looked good in their games this season with their 22-15 record overall which has them in a playoff spot in the East right now. They also have some momentum of their own with 2 wins in a row now. They are only 9-7 in their road games this season though and they are going to have a much tougher time here without their best player in the lineup who has been injured lately. Tyrese Haliburton is a big loss to this team and even with how good they have looked lately, this game will be tougher on the road with the Hawks being mostly healthy and their star player still in the lineup. The Hawks will also be looking to build some momentum from that last win against the 76ers and repair their terrible home record this season by taking advantage of a banged up team on the road. The best way to place a bet here is on the Hawks to cover the spread in this game. 

Pacers Hawks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, January 12, 2024 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Hawks 132 Pacers 124.

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Indiana Pacers: 8-4 ATS off 2 or more consecutive home wins. 12-7 ATS after playing a home game. 26-12 OVER in all games. 11-4 OVER in road games. 9-2 OVER against Southeast division opponents. 14-6 OVER after playing a home game.

Atlanta Hawks: 9-27 ATS in all games. 2-14 ATS as a favorite. 3-12 ATS in home games. 2-7 ATS against Central division opponents. 8-25 ATS off an upset win as an underdog. 11-3 OVER in home games. 9-2 OVER in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. 27-18 OVER against Central division opponents.

Indiana Pacers:  J. Walker (PF) Ques Fri - Lung. J. Smith (PF) Ques Fri - Back. T. Haliburton (PG) Late Jan - Hamstring.

Atlanta Hawks:  V. Krejci (SG) Ques Fri - Shoulder. W. Matthews (SG) Ques Fri - Calf. C. Capela (C) Ques Fri - Achilles. G. Mathews (SG) Late Jan - Ankle. D. Hunter (PF) Mid Jan - Knee. M. Gueye (PF) Late Jan - Back.

“The third quarter was the difference. We came out of the locker room and Bruce got us going. He never complains. He just finds a way to get the job done.” - Rick Carlisle after his team’s win against the Wizards in their game on Wednesday.

“It's huge. We need to understand how important it is to protect home court.” - Jalen Johnson after their win against the 76ers in their game on Wednesday.

PG Andrew Nembhard

SG Bruce Brown

SF Aaron Nesmith

PF Jalen Smith

C Myles Turner

PG Trae Young

SG Dejounte Murray

SF Wesley Matthews

PF Jalen Johnson

C Clint Capela

PPG: T. Haliburton (23.6)

APG: T. Haliburton (12.5)

Reb/G: M. Turner (7.4)

PPG: T. Young (27.8)

APG: T. Young (11)

Reb/G: C. Capela (10.8)

Coaches:

Indiana Pacers: Rick Carlisle (3rd season)

Atlanta Hawks: Quin Snyder (2nd season)