The Atlanta Hawks (19-22) go up against the Indiana Pacers (23-19) Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hawks vs. Pacers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Hawks suffered a 114-105 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday, falling short of covering as 4.5-point home underdogs. Atlanta went 2-2 on a 4-game road trip before Wednesday’s loss.
The Pacers fell 119-113 to the New York Knicks Wednesday and were unable to cover as 5-point underdogs on the road. Indiana has won 6 straight home games, its last home loss coming to the Knicks on Dec. 18.
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Hawks at Pacers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:43 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hawks -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Pacers +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hawks -2.5 (-110) | Pacers +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 237.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Hawks at Pacers key injuries
Hawks
- C Clint Capela (calf) out
Pacers
- G Tyrese Haliburton (elbow) out
- F Aaron Nesmith (illness) questionable
- C Myles Turner (back) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Hawks at Pacers picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 123, Pacers 115
Moneyline
Even though they’ve struggled recently, the HAWKS (-135) are who I’m siding with in this game as G Trae Young isn’t on the injury report after missing Wednesday’s game. However, don’t take Atlanta straight up at odds worse than -150.
Against the spread
With Haliburton sidelined for the Pacers, HAWKS -2.5 (-115) is the lean. Atlanta has a healthy lineup aside from Capela while Indiana could be missing a couple of starters on Friday.
The Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss and is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 road meetings against Indiana.
Over/Under
OVER 237.5 (-105) is an enticing bet despite Haliburton not being active for the Pacers. Both of these teams are top 7 in pace, so there will be plenty of shots being taken.
The Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these teams in Indiana and 12-2 in the last 14 meetings overall.
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