The Atlanta Hawks are hosting the Indiana Pacers in tonight’s Eastern Conference matchup. The Hawks are coming off a narrow loss at home to the Milwaukee Bucks, 127-121. As for the Pacers, they are coming off a nice win at home. They defeated the Houston Rockets 115-102. With two of the league’s most electric guards, Tyrese Haliburton and Trae Young, this game should be high-scoring and fast-paced. Let’s jump straight into it and cook up a winning slip.
Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Indiana Pacers | -3 (-112) | Over 248.5 (-112) | -155 |
| Atlanta Hawks | +3 (-108) | Under 248.5 (-108) | +130 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks Match Details
- Fixture: Indiana Pacers @ Atlanta Hawks
- Date and Time: March 6th, 2025 @ 7:30 PM EST
Key Stats
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are coming off a double-digit win at home over the Houston Rockets, 115-102. Tyrese Haliburton continued his excellent play with 28 points and 15 assists. Haliburton was also a team-high +20 when he was on the floor. Myles Turner had a solid game despite being in foul trouble almost immediately. Turner played 26 minutes and ended the game with 16 points, four rebounds, and four blocks. Aaron Nesmith had a solid performance coming off his career-high night. Nesmith finished with 16 points and five rebounds while shooting 7/13 from the floor. With a record of 25-35 on the season, Indy sits in 5th place in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, the Pacers are a middle-of-the-pack team. For the season, they ranked 19th in points allowed per game, 24th in opponent field goal percentage, 13th in opponent three-point percentage, 9th in blocks per game, 9th in steals per game, 29th in rebounds per game, and 17th in defense rating. In regards to injuries, there are a few to monitor. Tyrese, Halliburton, and Bennedict Mathurin are questionable for this game in Atlanta. Over their last 10 games, the Pacers have a record of 6-4, including 5-5-0 against the spread in that stretch.
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a tough home loss against the Milwaukee Bucks, 127-121. Despite his inefficiencies in scoring, Trae Young was excellent with 28 points and 13 assists while shooting 9/24 from the floor, including 1/6 from downtown. Dyson Daniels had a solid game despite being a -14 on the floor. Daniels finished with 16 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Terance Mann gave the Hawks a nice production off the bench. Mann finished with 12 points, four rebounds, and four assists. With a record of 28-34 on the season, the Hawks sit in 9th place in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, the Hawks are subpar. For the season, the Hawks are ranked 27th in points allowed per game, 29th in opponent field goal percentage, 28th in opponent three-point percentage, 10th in blocks per game, 2nd in steals per game, 12th in rebounds per game, and 20th in defensive writing. In regards to injuries, this is a healthy Hawks team despite Jalen Johnson and Larry Nance Jr. having season-ending injuries. Over their last 10 games, Atlanta has a record of 4-6, including a 5-4-1 record against the spread.
Prediction
The Indiana Pacers will pick up a nice win on the road over the Atlanta Hawks and cover the 3-point spread in this game. This game has high-scoring written all over it. The last time these two teams face off, the Pacers pulled out with a 132-27 win over the Hawks. Even though Tyrese Halliburton has been on fire over the past two weeks, Dyson Daniels is an elite defensive player and will limit his production. However, the supporting cast for the Pacers will prove too much for the Hawks as Indy goes into Atlanta and comes away with a nice road win.
Final Pick
Indiana Pacers -3 (-112)
