by Chuck Sommers
Saturday, Mar 25, 2023
Time: 5 p.m. ET
Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
Where to watch: BSSE-ATL, BSMW-IND
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Hawks -9.5
BetMGM: Hawks -9.5
Caesars: Hawks -9.5
Season record
Pacers: 33-41
Hawks: 36-37
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Hawks - Pacers preview, prediction and analysis
The Indiana Pacers are set to take on the Atlanta Hawks on March 25, 2023, in what promises to be an exciting game between two teams battling for playoff positions in the Eastern Conference.
The Pacers come into the game with a record of 33-41 and are still very much alive in the race to get into the play-in, but they’re going to need a run in these final eight games in order to get there.
The Pacers are led by Tyrese Haliburton, who is still having a great All-Star campaign with 20.6 points and 10.4 assists per game.
The Pacers are coming off a 118-114 win over the Toronto Raptors, an impressive win over a team they needed to beat.
The Atlanta Hawks, on the other hand, come into the game with a record of 36-37, sitting in seventh place in the East. Led by Trae Young, the Hawks have been an up-and-down team this season, struggling with consistency but boasting a potent offense that ranks fifth in the league in scoring.
Young has been the catalyst for the Hawks' success this season, averaging 27.4 points and 9.4 assists per game. His ability to break down defenses with his dribble penetration and create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates has made him one of the most exciting players in the league. Joining Young in the starting lineup are Kevin Huerter, De'Andre Hunter, John Collins, and Clint Capela. Huerter has been a reliable three-point shooter, hitting 38.5% of his shots from beyond the arc. Hunter has been a versatile player, providing the Hawks with scoring and defense. Collins is a dominant rebounder and scorer in the paint, averaging 19.3 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. And Capela is a defensive anchor, averaging 14.2 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game.
Both teams will be looking to gain an edge in the playoff race with a win in this game. The Pacers will be looking to improve their position in the standings and secure home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The Hawks will be looking to solidify their spot in the playoffs and make a push for a higher seed.
This game promises to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams boasting potent offenses and several scoring options. The outcome of the game may come down to which team can execute better defensively and limit the other team's scoring opportunities.
In the end, the Pacers may have the slight edge in this game, with their superior defense and balanced scoring attack. However, the Hawks have proven to be a dangerous team when they get hot, and they will be looking to make a statement with a win over a tough opponent.
Overall, this game between the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks on March 25, 2023, promises to be a thrilling matchup between two talented teams vying for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.
Prediction
The Hawks need to be at home for these games to win, and it’ll help they’ll have one here. Hawks 116, Pacers 110
Projected starting lineup
Pacers:
PG: Tyrese Haliburton
SG: Andrew Nembhard
SF: Buddy Hield
PF: Aaron Nesmith
C: Myles Turner
Hawks:
PG: Trae Young
SG: Dejounte Murray
SF: De'Andre Hunter
PF: John Collins
C: Clint Capela
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Chuck Sommers
About the Author:
Chuck Sommers has camped outside of sportsbooks since he can remember, learning the tricks and nuances of the trade. He still has nightmares of betting $5,000 on the Raiders in the Tuck Rule game but has since turned that to 25 years of veteran handicapping greatness. You can find him mostly in the shadows at the Red Rock or Aliante casinos wondering if the over is cashing on any given Sunday.
