The NBA trade deadline is next week, and teams are trying to get ready to win before the deadline, but bettors could win cash Atlanta Hawks take on the Indiana Pacers in a prime time game. Atlanta is looking to bounce back after a crushing loss to the Rockets, while the Pacers are hoping to have a winning streak going in the midst of a nightmare season.
Indiana is having a nightmare season, with injuries and poor offensive play holding the team back this season. While the Pacers are having a nightmare season, the Hawks are looking to have a strong game and get back in their winning ways. Bettors could win big in tonight’s game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers for tonight’s prime-time game.
Game Details
Date: January 31, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
TV/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast
Odds: ATL -120, Atlanta Hawks -1.5, o/u 232.5
Team Form & Recent Results
Atlanta Hawks Recent Form
- The Atlanta Hawks have been playing decently, even with a loss on Thursday night, but are winners of five of ten games, with a road record of 15-12.
- Atlanta has been playing better, but is still in the Eastern Conference play-in bracket and looks to improve their seeding.
- The Hawks have been ranking well in offense, with a ranking of tenth in PPG, 2nd in pace, and sixth in three-point FG and three-point FG%.
- Atlanta star Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 20 points and recorded five rebounds and one assist in the loss against the Rockets.
Indiana Pacers Recent Form
- Indiana has won a home game against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, winning five of ten games, but has a horrid road record at 9-16.
- The Pacers are last in the Eastern Conference and have been struggling this season, being 12-36 in a lost season.
- Indiana is ranked 28th in PPG, 30th in FG%, and 30th in offensive rating.
- Pascal Siakam is playing well, scoring 23.7 points a game, with 6.9 rebounds, and 4.0 assists a game.
Key Storylines
- The Atlanta Hawks will be without Onyeka Okongwu and Kristaps Porzingis in tonight’s game, while the Indiana Pacers will be without Obi Toppin.
- For the Hawks, Jalen Johnson and Zaccharie Risacher will be game-time decisions for the team against the Pacers tonight.
- Atlanta ranks well in offense, with being in the top ten in this season’s NBA offensive rankings, including three-point field goal, assists, and PPG, while ranking 17th in defensive ratings, but ranks fifth in steals.
- Indiana, on the other hand, is ranking last in offensive ratings, including PPG, Assists, and offensive ratings, and has been turning the ball over on offense this season.
- Las Vegas is favoring the Atlanta Hawks due to the roster being healthier, with Johnson and Risacher being game-ready, against an underhanded Pacers team without their star point guard.
Players to Watch
Atlanta Hawks
- CJ McCollum
- Scoring 16.4 points a game, with 3.6 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game this season
- Scored 23 points, with five rebounds, and two assists in the losing effort against the Rockets.
Indiana Pacers
- Andrew Nembhard
- Nembhard scored 18 points, recording six rebounds, nine assists, and a steal.
- The veteran guard is recording 18.1 points a game, with having 7.4 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per game.
Matchup Breakdown
Offense vs. Defense
The Atlanta Hawks’ offense this season has been amazing, with scoring in strong fashion and being in the top ten in various scoring rankings this season. Atlanta has been playing well with the emergence of Johnson, Walker, and Okongwu in the offense for the team. The defense for Atlanta is not the strongest, but it could play well against the Pacers offense at home.
While the Hawks are a strong team this season, the Pacers have been on the other end of the season, with the entire team regressing after their finals appearance. Indinaa’s offense has been regressing all season, being at the bottom of the offensive rankings this season.
Coaching / Strategy Notes
For the Atlanta Hawks to win, they need to defend the Pacers stars in Siakam well, who has been the Pacers best offensive player this season. While the Hawks offense is solid, and they could have players back in the rotation, the defense needs to improve to win against the Pacers offense.
While the Hawks gameplan is simple, the Pacers need to guard Johnson and Alexander-Walker well, along with game planning against the Hawks guards. Indiana has been playing poorly defensively, but could steal games with Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, and Bennedict Mathurin healthy, and could make a difference against the Hawks.
Prediction
Prediction: Atlanta Hawks 106, Indiana Pacers 99
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 [Atlanta Hawks] vs. [Indiana Pacers] game?
A: [The game will be on at 7:00 pm for Eastern Coast fans on local broadcasts and on NBA League Pass.]
Q: Who is favored to win?
A: [The Atlanta Hawks are favored to win this game from a Vegas perspective, due to the offense having a strong form and having a strong road record, and playing well against the Pacers this season.]
Q: Where is the game being played?
A: [LGainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN]
Q: What are the betting odds?
A: [(Atlanta Hawks -120, Atlanta Hawks -1.5, o/u 232.5)]
Conclusion
While the Atlanta Hawks are losing crucial stars on the court, they could have a solid game against the Pacers and their poor defense. Atlanta has been playing well this season, even with their stars hurt, and could have a win against them, in scoring on three-pointers, and field goal percentage. The Hawks defense has been playing better this season, and could play well against the Pacers poor offense tonight.
Indiana has been struggling with their offense, and could have another poor game against the Hawks on the road. With a poor road record, the Pacers could lose this game against the Atlanta Hawks and help bettors win cash, with the Hawks covering the line against a poor Pacers team.
