Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers 10-16-2023 Tips and Predictions

Atlanta Hawks (3-0) vs Indiana Pacers (0-2)

Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers 10-16-2023: The Pacers finished last season with a 35-47 record and were placed 11th in the East. They were 15-26 on the road, 42-40 against the spread and 42-39-1 in over/under. They are coming off a road defeat against the Houston Rockets with a 103-122 score, not beating the odds. Aaron Nesmith led the team in scoring with 18 points off the bench. Last season Tyrese Halliburton led the team both in scoring with 20.7 ppg and in assists made with 10.4, adding 3.7 rebounds per game. Myles Turner added 18 ppg and a team-high 7.5 rebounds per game. The Pacers averaged 116 ppg offensively and allow 119.3 ppg defensively. They had a 46.8% field goal percentage and a 36.5% 3-point percentage. 

The Hawks finished last season with a 42-41 record and were placed 7th in the East. They are 36-46 against the spread and 46-35-1 in over/under. They are coming off a victory against the New Orleans Pelicans with a 110-105 score, beating the odds. Onyeka Okongwu led the team in scoring with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Trae Young led the team both in scoring last season with 26.2 ppg and in assists made with 10.2 per game. Dejounte Murray added 20.5 ppg, 5.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. The Hawks averaged 118.4 ppg offensively and allow 118.1 ppg defensively. They had a 48.3% field goal percentage and a 35.2% 3-point percentage. 

The Hawks led the Pacers 2-1 wins last season, and both teams were tied 1-1 wins in their two meetings in Indiana. The Pacers won with a 129-114 score, and the Hawks by 113-111. For some insights into this exciting matchup, check out our free latest NBA picks.

Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers 10-16-2023 Game Info

NBA Odds/Point Spread: Indiana Pacers TBA – Over/Under: TBA

Pacers Betting Trends

Pacers are 2-7 in their last 9 games.

Over is 3-0 in their last 3 games.

Hawks Betting Trends

Over is 4-0 in their last 4 games.

Hawks are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games.

Head-to-Head Betting Trends

Hawks are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.

Over is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings.

NBA Preseason Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers 10-16-2023 Betting Picks

Both teams aren’t scoring a lot in the preseason, so I’m expecting a low-scoring game, and you might want to consider taking the under in this one. Check out our free consensus sports picks