The Atlanta Hawks (2-3) face the Indiana Pacers (0-4) Friday in NBA Cup group play action. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hawks vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Hawks won 2-1
The Hawks failed to cover as 8.5-point favorites in a 117-112 victory at the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday. It was a costly win, though, as PG Trae Young was lost due to a sprained right knee. The good news is, he avoided an ACL tear, but it’s unknown how long he’ll be out. G Nickeil Alexander-Walker, the cousin of reigning MVP G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, picked up the slack with 18 points off the bench. F Jalen Johnson led the way with 23 points, 7 boards and 5 dimes.
The Pacers were tough-luck losers, covering a 6-point spread, in a 107-105 loss at the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday. They were without G Bennedict Mathurin (toe) and F Obi Toppin (foot), who are also out Friday. F Pascal Siakam had a big game with 27 points and 13 boards. F Jarace Walker got his first start and dropped 20 points on 4-for-10 shooting from deep.
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Hawks at Pacers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:19 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hawks -140 (bet $140 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): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Hawks at Pacers key injuries
Hawks
Pacers
- G Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) out
- G Kam Jones (back) out
- G Bennedict Mathurin (toe) out
- G T.J. McConnell (hamstring) out
- G Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) out
- F Obi Toppin (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Hawks at Pacers picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 119, Pacers 110
If there’s one game you could see the Pacers ending their season-opening losing streak, it’s this one. The Hawks lost their big dog, and they’re going to have some issues. However, I can’t advise you to put money on a team that has Siakam and basically nothing else.
I’ll skip the ML and take the spread. PASS.
Give me HAWKS -2.5 (-110). C Kristaps Porzingis is averaging 20.3 points per game and shooting 45% from 3-point land. The Pacers have no way to match that.
These teams are so beat up. Indiana has cashed 3 straight Unders, and Atlanta has cashed 3 of 4 Unders.
Give me UNDER 232.5 (-110).
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