The Indiana Pacers (35-25) and Atlanta Hawks (28-34) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The game will be broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Pacers are 3-point favorites over the Hawks on the spread (Pacers -3), with the over/under set at 246.5 total points. Indiana is a -155 favorite to win outright, while Atlanta is +130 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Pacers vs. Hawks predictions and NBA picks for Thursday, March 6.
Pacers vs. Hawks Picks, Prediction
Spread
I like the Pacers more as a team, but this is part of a baseball-style series. You have Indy in Atlanta for two straight games, and I'll likely pass on the spread and bet on the loser to win Game 2. Indiana is just 5-10 against the spread as a road favorite, and Atlanta is 8-7 ATS as a home dog.
Moneyline
The moneyline, for me, can legitimately go either way. Again, I'll likely play the loser in Game 2 and pass, for now, on Game 1. Indiana is better, but they're on the road.
Over/Under
I like the over here. Last time we saw these two, albeit Atlanta on February 1, we were treated to 259 points offensively. Jalen Johnson was already out and the Hawks were injury plagued already. My caveat is that I'll wait on Tyrese Haliburton, who is questionable to play.
Indiana isn't as fast as they were last season, but they're up to 10th in pace and eighth in offense. For now though, I'll wait on an injury update. Atlanta (59.7 percent) has the fourth most overs in the league, while Indy has the 12th most (53.5 percent).
My Pick: Caris LeVert Over 15.5 Points
Pacers vs. Hawks Odds
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3 -110 | 246.5 -110o / -110u | -155 |
| Hawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3 -110 | 246.5 -110o / -110u | +130 |
- Pacers vs. Hawks spread: Pacers -3
- Pacers vs. Hawks over/under: 246.5 points
- Pacers vs. Hawks moneyline: Pacers -155, Hawks +130
- Pacers vs. Hawks best bet: LeVert Over 15.5 Points
My Pacers vs. Hawks best bet is on Caris LeVert Over 15.5 points, with the best line currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
Pacers vs. Hawks Preview
I'll ride the hot hand with Caris LeVert. He has this over in four straight, and while it's dangerous to assume it continues, he has a decent match-up and a high implied total to make it happen.
Without Haliburton, I don't know if we hit the over, but I'd expect a good deal of points still. LeVert is averaging 16.8 points since landing in Atlanta, and is over 15.5 points in six of 10.
Pacers vs Hawks Best Bet
- Caris LeVert Over 15.5 Points (-125)
Hawks vs. Pacers Betting Trends
