Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers: prediction for the NBA match
These teams have played 52 matches against each other, with the Atlanta Hawks winning 28 times, and their opponent, the Indiana Pacers, securing 24 victories. It's worth separately noting their last match, which ended with a score of 143:130 on March 25, 2023. Let's try to analyze the current form of the teams and make a quality prediction for the game.
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta has secured one victory in the last three matches. In the game on November 18, coached by Nate McMillan, the team suffered a defeat against “Philadelphia” with a score of 116:126. The top performer for the losing team was Trae Young, who scored 22 points, made two rebounds, and provided 13 assists. Jalen Johnson (18 points, 11 rebounds, three assists) and Clint Capela (17 points, ten rebounds, two assists) also recorded double-doubles. The “Hawks” (six wins and six losses) currently hold the ninth position in the Eastern Conference standings. “Atlanta” approaches the upcoming match with a full lineup.
Indiana Pacers
Indiana secured only one victory in the last three matches. In the game on November 20, coached by Rick Carlisle, the team lost at home to “Orlando” with a score of 116:128. Jordan Nwora was the top scorer for the losing team with 19 points. Benedict Maturin added 14 points, and Tyrese Haliburton contributed 12. The “Pacers” (seven wins and five losses) hold the sixth position in the East. The participation of Andrew Nembhard, a bench player, is questionable for the match.
Prediction
Bookmakers' analysts consider "Atlanta" the clear favorite for the upcoming match. It's advisable to agree with them. "Indiana" is not an opponent to be feared. The team from Georgia should secure victory at home against the "Pacers." Our prediction — Atlanta's victory with a handicap (-2.5) points, including overtime, at odds of 1.76. "Atlanta" approaches the upcoming match without any setbacks. With a full lineup, the "Hawks" are capable of significantly loading the opponent's basket. The team from Georgia averages 119.3 points in home games. Our prediction — Atlanta's individual total over 125.5 points, including overtime, at odds of 1.72. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.76. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
