Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks Preseason Game Prediction and Preview | Oct. 8, 2024

The Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks matchup is one of the five NBA preseason games scheduled for Tuesday. This will be the first preseason game for both teams. The Pacers are scheduled to play a total of four preseason games, and so will the Hawks.

Indiana(47-35) had a great 2023-24 season, as they finished sixth in the East and made it all the way to the Eastern Conference finals before losing 4-0 to the Boston Celtics. Atlanta (36-46), meanwhile, finished 11th in the East and missed the playoffs.

Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks game details and odds

The Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at State Farm Arena. The game will be broadcast on NBA TV and Bally Sports SE-ATL. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Pacers (-120) vs. Hawks (+100)

Spread: Pacers (-1.5) vs. Hawks (+1.5)

Total (O/U): Pacers -110 (o225) vs. Hawks -110 (u225)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks preview

After a solid last season, the onus is on the Pacers to keep improving. While they were aided by injuries to key opposition players during the first two rounds of the playoffs, it takes more than just good luck to win in the NBA. Indiana showed it could be a contender with Tyrese Haliburton as its leader.

The team also re-signed Pascal Siakam over the summer, whom it acquired during last season’s trade deadline. The Pacers also re-signed Obi Toppin and Andrew Nembhard. Thus, with most of the key players from last season returning, Indiana should be in for another good season.

Atlanta missed the playoffs last season but got lucky in the draft lottery to land the first pick despite only having the 10th best odds. The Hawks drafted Zaccharie Risacher to pair him alongside Trae Young. While Atlanta isn’t expected to be a contender, if Young can stay healthy, the team has the weapons to spring a surprise.

Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks predicted starting lineups

The Pacers are expected to be without Isaiah Jackson (undisclosed), Johnny Furphy (ankle) and James Wiseman (groin issue) to start the preseason. Atlanta coach Rick Carlisle should start:

PG: Tyrese Haliburton SG: Andrew Nembhard SF: Aaron Nesmith PF: Pascal Siakam C: Myles Turner

Seth Lundy (ankle) and Onyeka Okongwu (toe) are on Atlanta's injury report and should be out of action Tuesday. Hawks coach Quin Snyder could start:

PG: Trae Young SG: Bogdan Bogdanovic SF: Zaccharie Risacher PF: Jalen Johnson C: Clint Capela

Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.

Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks prediction

The Pacers are favored by the oddsmakers to win this game on the road. Their squad looks strong on paper and is coming off of a better season. Expect this to be a high-scoring game with the team total going past 225 points. Atlanta should cover the spread for a win.