The Atlanta Hawks (24-26) and Indiana Pacers (12-36) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The game will be broadcast live on FDSSE.
The Hawks are 1.5-point favorites over the Pacers on the spread (Hawks -1.5), with the over/under set at 232.5 total points. Atlanta is a -120 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Indiana is +100 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into our Hawks vs. Pacers predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, January 31.
Hawks vs Pacers Prediction, Picks
- Hawks vs Pacers pick: Hawks Moneyline (-120)
Our Pacers vs Hawks best bet is on Atlanta to win outright on the moneyline at -120. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Hawks vs Pacers Odds
| Hawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -110 | 232.5 -110o / -110u | -120 |
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -110 | 232.5 -110o / -110u | +100 |
Hawks vs Pacers NBA Preview
The Pacers return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to continue a four-game homestand, welcoming the Hawks for the second meeting of the week between these teams.
Indiana is coming off a narrow win over the Bulls, but the bigger picture remains grim, as the Pacers have struggled to find consistency all season and they have the worst record in the East.
Atlanta took the first matchup on Monday, rallying from a double-digit second-half deficit to pull away late in a 132-116 win at home.
That game highlighted a key mismatch, as the Hawks’ backcourt consistently pressured Indiana’s defense and controlled the tempo after halftime.
Even with roster instability, Atlanta has been competitive of late, winning four of its last five games before a disappointing loss in Houston on Thursday night.
The Hawks are clearly banged up, most notably with Onyeka Okongwu sidelined after a facial injury and Jalen Johnson’s status still uncertain.
Despite those issues, Atlanta has continued to generate offense through its guards, with the new signing CJ McCollum providing a steady scoring presence and shot creation when needed.
Hawks vs Pacers Predictions, Betting Analysis
This spot lines up well with the Evan Abrams “Road Comeback” system. Atlanta is coming off a loss and immediately heads back on the road, a situation where teams often respond with sharper focus after a poor performance.
The market tends to overreact to the most recent result, especially when injuries are involved, which can create value on the moneyline for the road team.
Atlanta fits the profile of a team capable of bouncing back here. The travel is manageable, the Hawks already proved earlier in the week they can exploit Indiana’s defensive issues, and the overall talent gap still favors Atlanta despite the injuries.
With motivation to reestablish momentum and avoid slipping into a losing stretch, the Hawks are well-positioned to respond.
Pick: Hawks Moneyline (-120)
Spread
We will not be betting either side of the spread in this game.
Moneyline
My Pacers vs Hawks betting prediction is on Atlanta moneyline at -120.
Over/Under
No play on the total here.
Pacers vs Hawks Betting Trends
