The Atlanta Hawks (6-6), ninth in the NBA standings for the Eastern Conference, host the Indiana Pacers (7-5), sixth in the Eastern Conference, on Tuesday in an In-Season Tournament game. Atlanta is 1-1 in tournament play and the Pacers lead Group A with a 2-0 record. Indiana could secure the group victory with a win tonight.
Pacers vs Hawks Picks
- Pick 1: Pacers Spread (+3.5 -105)
- Pick 2: Over 251.1 (-110)
Let’s take a closer look at the Pacers vs. Hawks odds and the NBA expert picks for tonight’s game.
Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks Odds
For the Pacers vs. Hawks odds, Atlanta is the moneyline favorite at -175 with a spread of -3.5 (-115). The Pacers have NBA odds of +135 for the moneyline and +3.5 (-105) for the spread. The over/under is 251.5.
Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks Information
Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks
Location of the game: State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET
How to Watch: Bally Sports Indiana and Bally Sports SE-ATL
Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
Pacers Have the League’s Best Offense
The Indiana Pacers schedule hasn’t been easy, but they’ve managed to start the season with seven wins in their first 12 NBA matchups, including a 2-0 record in the In-Season Tournament play. They’ve beaten the Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Cleveland Cavaliers and have had close losses against the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets. They rank first in PPG (125.7) and have a balanced offense with seven players averaging more than 10 PPG.
Tyrese Haliburton is having a breakout season, leading the Pacers in NBA player stats for PPG at 23.5. He also has a league-best 11.6 assists per game (APG). Only one other player, Trae Young of the Hawks, is averaging more than 10 APG. Myles Turner ranks second on the Pacers with 17.3 PPG and leads the team with 7.2 rebounds.
The Pacers also rank top-10 in field goal percentage, three-point field goal percentage, assists, and free-throw percentage. As you might have guessed, their defensive rating (119.6) is near the bottom of the league. They’re also 26th in rebounds (41.8).
Hawks Need a Win to Contend for the Tournament Cup
The Atlanta Hawks have a solid offense as well, ranking fifth in NBA team stats for PPG (119.9), but aren’t as dynamic from three-point range as the Pacers. They’re shooting just 35.8 percent from beyond the line. Jalen Johnson leads the team in that regard – he’s averaging 15 PPG and shooting 44.1 percent from three-point range. Young leads the team with 23.4 PPG, while Dejounte Murray is second with 21.3 PPG, although he scored just 13 points in each of his last two games.
The Hawks are 1-1 in Group A for the In-Season Tournament, having beaten the Detroit Pistons and losing to the Philadelphia 76ers. The path for them to win the group is still there, but they’ll need a win tonight and for the Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers to lose their next two games. They would also have to beat the Cavaliers next week.
In Atlanta Hawks news, Mouhamed Gueye and Kobe Bufkin are out with injuries.
Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Picks
Indiana is 7-5 against the spread (ATS), including 2-2 on the road. Their over-under record is 11-1, including 4-0 on the road. Atlanta, meanwhile, is just 4-8 ATS, including 1-5 at home. Their over/under record is 7-4-1, including 5-1 at home. Those figures make the over an extremely attractive option for the Pacers vs. Hawks odds.
- Pick 1: Pacers Spread (+3.5 -105)
- Pick 2: Over 251.1 (-110)
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