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Indiana Pacers Expected to Dominate Atlanta Hawks in Final Regular Season Matchup

The Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers are set to face off in their final regular season game on Sunday. Despite a recent losing streak, the Hawks secured a spot in the play-in tournament with a 10th place finish in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers, currently in 6th place, have the potential to finish anywhere between 5th and 8th depending on the outcome of their game and others. Both teams have key players out or questionable for the matchup, with Indiana being the favorite to win by a significant margin. Don't miss out on the action with our expert NBA picks!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hawks +625 | Pacers -950
• Spread: Hawks +14 (-110) | Pacers -14 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 236.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Indiana will win straight-up is 90%.

Atlanta vs Indiana Stats

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has returned from injury, leading the team in scoring with an average of 26.0 points per game and assists at 10.8 per game. Dejounte Murray follows closely behind with an average of 22.4 points per game. The Hawks offense is ranked fifth in scoring, averaging 118.4 points per game on 46.6% shooting overall and 36.4% shooting from three-point range. However, their defense ranks 27th, allowing 120.1 points per game on 49.3% shooting overall and 38.2% shooting from three-point range. Clint Capela leads the team in rebounds with an average of 10.6 per game, while Murray leads in steals with 1.4 per game and Capela in blocks with 1.5 per game.

The Hawks have a power ranking of 14 and are ranked 6th in offense and 27th in defense. They have a record of 36-45 this season. Offensively, the Hawks shoot 46.59% from the field, 79.72% from the free-throw line, and 36.47% from three-point range. They average 44.88 rebounds per game, 26.65 offensive assists, and 12.71 turnovers per game. Defensively, the Hawks allow opponents to shoot 49.28% from the field, 79.15% from the free-throw line, and 38.35% from three-point range. They average 44.19 defensive rebounds, 28.05 defensive assists, and 13.38 turnovers per game.

Indiana Pacers Analysis

The Indiana Pacers lead the NBA in scoring with an average of 122.9 points per game on 50.5% shooting, while also ranking first in overall shooting percentage. However, their defense is 28th in points allowed at 120.3 per game, with poor shooting percentages allowed. Pascal Siakam is the team's leading scorer, averaging 21.1 points per game, followed by Tyrese Haliburton with 20.2 points per game and 10.9 assists per game. The team averages 41.4 rebounds per game, with Siakam leading in rebounds and Haliburton leading in steals. Myles Turner is the rim protector, averaging 1.8 blocked shots per game. The Pacers have a power ranking of 8 and are known for their strong offense but struggle defensively.

Indiana Pacers Set to Dominate Atlanta Hawks at Home with NBA's Best Offense

The Indiana Pacers hold a significant advantage as they prepare to play at home, boasting the best scoring offense in the NBA with an impressive 122.9 points per game and a shooting percentage of 50.1%, leading the league in both categories. With a home record of 25-15 this season, the Pacers are set to face the Atlanta Hawks, who have struggled on the road with a 15-25 record. Atlanta has had a rough recent performance with a 0-5 straight up and 1-5 ATS record in their last five games. Despite the return of Trae Young for the Hawks, who will be playing his second game back, the team has struggled to cover the spread in matchups against Indiana. Both teams have weak defenses but strong offenses. The Pacers maintain an average scoring advantage of 4.5 points per game over Atlanta and are expected to excel on both ends of the court with standout performances from Pascal Siakam, Dejounte Murray, and Myles Turner. Indiana will be motivated to secure a win to maintain their position in the top six and avoid the play-in, as they could potentially drop to seventh with a loss.

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