Hawks vs. Pacers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – January 12, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 11, 2024

The Atlanta Hawks (15-21) host the Indiana Pacers (22-15) on January 12, 2024 at State Farm Arena, where the Hawks are 5.5-point favorites. The contest features two of the best offensive teams in the league. The over/under for the matchup is set at 251 points.

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Hawks vs. Pacers Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Hawks -5.5 251

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Injury Report as of January 12

Hawks: Mouhamed Gueye: Out (Back), Garrison Mathews: Out (Ankle), Wesley Matthews: Out (Calf), De’Andre Hunter: Out (Knee), Clint Capela: Probable (Achilles), Trae Young: Probable (Shoulder), Vit Krejci: Out (Shoulder)

Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton: Out (Hamstring), Jalen Smith: Questionable (Back), Jarace Walker: Out (Illness)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Pacers (+5.5)
Total Pick Under (251)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Hawks vs. Pacers Stat Rankings

Hawks Avg. (Rank) Pacers Avg. (Rank)
122.7 (4th) Points Scored 126.6 (1st)
124.0 (29th) Points Allowed 123.8 (28th)
45.0 (6th) Rebounds 40.7 (29th)
13.1 (1st) Off. Rebounds 9.9 (23rd)
14.0 (7th) 3pt Made 14.5 (5th)
26.0 (17th) Assists 30.9 (1st)
13.0 (17th) Turnovers 12.8 (12th)

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Hawks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Trae Young 33 27.4 3 11.1 1.4 0.2 3.3
Dejounte Murray 35 21.2 4.6 5.1 1.3 0.3 2.4
Bogdan Bogdanovic 33 17.7 3.2 2.7 1.3 0.2 3.3
Jalen Johnson 21 15.2 8.5 3 1.1 0.9 1.1
Saddiq Bey 35 13.2 6.8 1.4 1 0.2 1.9

Pacers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Myles Turner 34 17.4 7.3 1.3 0.5 2 1.4
Bennedict Mathurin 35 14.8 3.8 2 0.7 0.2 1.3
Buddy Hield 35 12.3 3.1 2.5 0.7 0.6 2.8
Bruce Brown 29 11.9 4.6 2.9 1 0.3 1
Aaron Nesmith 33 11.8 3.4 1.1 1.2 0.7 2.2

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Hawks are 9-27-0 this year.
  • Atlanta has one win ATS (1-5) as a 5.5-point favorite or greater this year.
  • The Hawks have played 36 games this season, and 22 of them have gone over the total.
  • In 13 games this season, Atlanta and its opponent have combined for more than 251 points.
  • The over/under for this game is 251 points, 4.4 more than the average point total for Hawks games this season.
  • The Pacers’ record against the spread is 21-15-1.
  • Indiana has won twice ATS (2-5) as a 5.5-point underdog or greater this year.
  • Out of 37 Pacers games so far this season, 24 have hit the over.
  • So far this season, 19 Indiana’s games have featured over 251 points scored.
  • Pacers games average 250.4 total points, 0.6 less than the total for this matchup.

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