Hawks vs Pacers Prediction 11/2/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

Hawks vs Pacers Prediction

The Hawks are still missing Jock Landale and Mouhamed Gueye, with Jalen Johnson listed as questionable with an ankle injury, while the Pacers have ruled out Tyrese Haliburton, Ben Sheppard, Ivica Zubac, and Obi Toppin again.

The Hawks could be missing Johnson, which would be a big loss on offense, but nothing compared to the long list of players the Pacers have sitting out. I expected this line to be a little higher, so despite the Hawks’ lack of form, I expect them to get a much-needed win and cover on the road against this severely banged-up Pacers squad.

Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview 

The Atlanta Hawks could really do with a win as they’ve dropped four of their last five games overall, and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting trounced by the struggling Pelicans in a 121-99 road defeat on Saturday. CJ McCollum led the team in scoring with just 14 points on five-for-nine shooting; Jalen Johnson and Asa Newell each scored 13 points, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker chipped in with 12 points.

As a team, the Hawks shot 38 points from the field and a horrid eight of 46 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start and were always fighting an uphill battle after getting outscored by 35-18 in the first quarter. The Hawks never threatened after going behind early; they committed 25 turnovers and trailed in this one by as many as 28 points.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers haven’t been much better, as they’ve lost five of their first seven games of the season, and they are now riding a four-game losing streak after falling short to the lowly Nets in a 98-90 home defeat last night. Andrew Nembhard led the team with 23 points, Pascal Siakam added 17 points with five assists, while Kelly Oubre Jr. and Aaron Nesmith each scored 11 points.

As a team, the Pacers shot just 40 percent from the field and 13 of 35 from the 3-point line as they went on three separate runs to cut into an early deficit, but they just couldn’t get over the hump and were always trailing. The Pacers were just as poor from the field in terms of shooting, but the difference in this game came down to free throws, where the Pacers made just 21 of 30.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

• The Hawks have lost each of their last seven night games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse following a road loss.
• The Pacers have won 11 of their last 12 home games on the second leg of a back-to-back after losing as favorites.
• The Pacers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as home underdogs.
• The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.

Why the Atlanta Hawks will win

• The Pacers have lost 17 of their last 18 games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
• The Hawks have won seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Pacers’ last six night games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
• Eight of the Hawks’ last nine road games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Pacers rank 28th in the league for free throw percentage this season (72.5%).
• The Pacers rank 28th in the league for Q2 points per game this season (24.9).
• Seven different Hawks players have scored 20+ points in a game this season – most in the league.
• Three different Hawks players have scored 25+ points in a game this season- tied for the most in the league.

Peter Tran's Pick: Atlanta -5