The Indiana Pacers (35-26) travel to face off against the Atlanta Hawks (29-34) on Saturday, March 8th. This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and televised on FDSS. The Hawks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pacers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pacers. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Pacers vs Hawks

The Pacers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Pacers fell to 35-26 on the season after a 124-118 road loss to the Hawks on Thursday. Indiana, who entered the game as +2 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were set at 241.5, and the teams combined for 242 points, just going over the line.

Indiana started strong, leading 31-21 after the 1st quarter. However, a 12-0 run by the Hawks shifted momentum, and Atlanta outscored the Pacers 38-24 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

The Hawks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Hawks improved to 29-34 on the season with a 124-118 win over the Pacers on Thursday. Atlanta, favored by 2 points, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game finished at 242, just over the pre-game line of 241.5.

Atlanta’s 12-0 run turned the game around, as they went from trailing 38-31 to leading 43-38. They finished strong, outscoring Indiana 38-24 in the 4th quarter to secure the win.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 35 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip in their 124-118 loss to the Hawks. Aaron Nesmith added 21 points, connecting on 4 threes, while Myles Turner contributed 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% from the floor.

Indiana made 14 threes, shooting 35.9% from beyond the arc and 48.4% overall. Siakam scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Turner added 11 of his 17 points in the same period.

Hawks Offense Breakdown

Georges Niang led the Hawks with 24 points, hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency in their win over the Pacers. Trae Young added 22 points and 16 assists, despite shooting 41.2% from the field. Onyeka Okongwu was nearly perfect, shooting 87.5% and contributing 20 points and 13 rebounds.

Atlanta shot 53.2% overall, but struggled from deep, making just 10 threes at 33.3%. Niang scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Okongwu added 11 in the final period.

Pacers Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive start, the Pacers gave up 124 points to the Hawks, including 35 in the 2nd quarter and 38 in the 4th. Indiana allowed Atlanta to shoot 53% from the field.

The Pacers did well defending the three, holding the Hawks to 10 made threes on 33% shooting. Indiana sent Atlanta to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Pacers finished with 5 steals and 5 blocks.

Hawks Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive start in the 1st quarter, the Pacers gave up 35 points in the 2nd and 38 in the 4th, leading to a 124-118 loss to the Hawks. Indiana allowed Atlanta to shoot 53% from the field.

On the bright side, the Pacers limited the Hawks to 10 threes on 33% shooting from deep. Indiana also sent Atlanta to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws. Defensively, the Pacers recorded 5 steals and 5 blocks.

Pacers vs Hawks Trends

• Through their last three road games, Indiana has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 124 points per game.
• When looking at their past three home matchups, Atlanta has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 129 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hawks have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Pacers have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Pacers vs Hawks Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Pacers to win, and have the projected score sitting at 133-113. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Pacers at -2.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 243, and our model projects the Pacers and Hawks to reach a combined total of 246 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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