With the NBA season heating up before February, the Indiana Pacers will take on the Atlanta Hawks in State Farm Arena. The Pacers have been playing poorly due to injuries, and could have another poor game against a resurgent Hawks team.
Today’s game for the Hawks could help them improve their standings in the Eastern Conference after trading Trae Young. Atlanta has been having a solid season, with improvements in their roster by trading away their star point guard and embracing their rebuild. While the Hawks are having a decent season, the Pacers are having a nightmare season.
Indiana has been having a nightmare season with losing their stars to injuries and could have another poor game today. With the Indiana Pacers having a nightmare season, the Atlanta Hawks could have a win for bettors to win cash to start the week.
Game Details
Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
TV/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, League Pass
Odds: (ATL -190, Atlanta -4.5, o/u 232.5)
Team Form & Recent Results
Indiana Pacers Recent Form
- Won five of ten games, but have a road record of 3-19 this season, even with a win in their last game.
- 29th in PPG, 30th in FG%, 22nd in rebounds, 19th in assists
- Indiana is looking have a win streak with winning a game against the Thunder on Friday.
- Andrew Nembhard scored 27 points with 7 rebounds and 11 assists.
Atlanta Hawks Recent Form
- Won two straight games, winning five of ten games.
- Are around .500 with being in the tenth seed of the Eastern Conference.
- Atlanta’s offense has been faring well with being tenth in PPG, 3rd in pace, and sixth in 3PT G.
- Faced the Suns in a win against them on Friday night.
Key Storylines
- The Indiana Pacers will be without Obi Toppin and have game-time decisions with Bennedict Mathurin and Quenton Jackson. Atlanta will be withoutKristaps Porzingis and Zacharie Risacher.
- Bennedict Mathurin and Quenton Jackson will be game-time decisions for the Pacers.
- The Atlanta Hawks have been playing well, winning two in a row in their last ten games.
- Atlanta’s offense has been playing well, ranking at the top of the league in three-pointers and field goals.
- Las Vegas is focusing on the Hawks to cover, due to their offense improving without Young.
Players to Watch
Indiana Pacers
- Jarace Walker
- Indiana’s role player has been playing well, with two double-digit points in his last two games.
- Scored 26 points, four rebounds, and three assists with 30 minutes on the court
Atlanta Hawks
- Jalen Johnson
- Johnson has recorded three double-doubles in his last three games, with four double-digit points in his last six games.
- The Hawks’ young star has been emerging as a cornerstone to the franchise, and could pace well against the Pacers’ defenders in a crucial match-up for their play-in seeding.
Matchup Breakdown
Offense vs. Defense
Atlanta’s offense has been on fire, ranking high in the NBA this season, with Jalen Johnson leading the way. The Hawks have been dependent on their three-point shooting this season, but could have a great game for bettors on the over.
The Indiana Pacers’ defense is near the bottom due to losing depth pieces and having a poor offensive field goals ranking of 30th. Indiana has also been struggling offensively due to their lack of star power and losing bench players in their Finals run last season. With the Pacers having a poor offensive scheme, the Hawks could take advantage of their weak opponent.
Coaching / Strategy Notes
For the Atlanta Hawks, they need to keep Pascal Siakam in check due to being the Indiana Pacers’ best offensive player this season. There is also the Hawks having to improve their defense, which is middle-tier in the league, and could cost them a game against the Pacers.
Indiana to win this game will need to keep pace wth Hawks, who are in the top three in pace, and need to slow them down to win this game against a high-scoring offense at their home court.
Prediction
Prediction: Indiana Pacers 100, Atlanta Hawks 116
How to Watch
- TV channel/Local broadcasts: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast,
- Streaming: NBA League Pass
- Radio: SiriusXM
FAQ SECTION
Q: What time is the [Indiana Pacers] vs. [Atlanta Hawks] game?
A: [The game will be on at 1:30 PM Eastern time for fans on the East Coast]
Q: Who is favored to win?
A: [Atlanta Hawks, due to the injuries from the Pacers still affecting the team, along with weak shooting from the Pacers offense.]
Q: Where is the game being played?
A: [State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA]
Q: What are the betting odds?
A: [ATL -190, Atlanta -4.5, o/u 232.5]
Conclusion
With the Indiana Pacers still recovering from their injuries, the Atlanta Hawks could easily win this game against them for bettors. Bettors could have a fun time seeing the Hawks outscore their opponents, who are struggling on defense. With the home court advantage on their side, the Atlanta Hawks could easily win this game against their conference rivals. Bettors could also see the Hawks cover against the Pacers, due to their high-scoring efficiency, and have the over easily for the line.
