The Indiana Pacers (11-35) and Atlanta Hawks (22-25) will square off in the NBA on Monday afternoon. Tipoff from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia is set for 1:30 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on FDSSE.
The Hawks are 5.5-point favorites over the Pacers on the spread (Hawks -5.5), with the over/under set at 233.5 total points. Atlanta is a -225 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Indiana is +185 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Pacers vs. Hawks predictions and NBA picks for Monday, January 26.
Pacers vs Hawks Prediction, Picks
- Pacers vs Hawks pick: Hawks -5.5 (-115)
My Hawks vs. Pacers best bet is on Atlanta to cover the spread at +5.5. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Pacers vs Hawks Odds for NBA Monday
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -105 | 233.5 -112o / -108u | +185 |
| Hawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5.5 -115 | 233.5 -112o / -108u | -225 |
Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks Preview
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Pacers vs Hawks Betting Predictions, Analysis
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This approach capitalizes on the overreaction to recent form, betting on strong teams to rebound once market sentiment has dipped too far against them.
So, let's lay the five points with the Hawks at home on Monday afternoon.
Pacers vs Hawks Spread Pick
- Hawks -5.5 (-115)
Spread
My Hawks vs. Pacers betting prediction is on Atlanta to cover the spread at -5.5.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline.
Over/Under
I'm not betting either side of the total in this game.
Pacers vs Hawks Betting Trends
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