- Matchup: Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers
- Event Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Indiana Pacers (12-36) are set to face off against the Atlanta Hawks (24-25) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Saturday.
The Hawks recently squared off against the Celtics, securing a victory with a final score of 117-106. Atlanta showcased a solid performance with a field goal percentage of 48.4% (45 of 93) and hit 18 of their 42 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, the Hawks converted 9 out of 13 attempts, achieving a 69.2% success rate. They recorded a total of 38 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards. Additionally, Atlanta tallied 29 assists while forcing their opponents into 16 turnovers and snatching 11 steals. On the defensive end, the Hawks allowed the Celtics to shoot 47.2% from the field (42 of 89). Boston dished out 21 assists and managed to secure 51 rebounds (15 offensive, 36 defensive) while registering 2 blocked shots. The Celtics finished strong at the free throw line with an 81.3% shoot rate (13 of 16) and made 9 out of their 34 attempts from three-point range. The Hawks accumulated 19 fouls compared to Boston’s 13.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker made significant contributions in this matchup, shooting 46.7% from the field and providing 3 assists. He played for 31 minutes, snagging 1 rebound and scoring 21 points on 7 of 15 attempts.
The Hawks enter this game with a record of 24-25 this season. They average 117.7 points per game, ranking 7th in the NBA, while achieving a field goal percentage of 47.5%. Atlanta’s three-point shooting stands at 37.3% (718 of 1,927) and they convert 77.5% of their free throw attempts. As a team, the Hawks average 42.1 rebounds per game and have accumulated a total of 1,520 assists this season, placing them first in the league for passing. They average 14.7 turnovers and commit 20.0 fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Hawks force 16.0 turnovers per game and commit 18.3 fouls. They rank 28th in the league for assists allowed, conceding 1,347 assists this season. The Hawks give up a field goal percentage of 47.6% (2,106 of 4,421) and allow 46.3 rebounds per game. They surrender a 35.4% shooting rate from three-point range and stand 25th in the league for points allowed per game, at 118.4.
In their most recent outing, the Pacers secured a victory with a score of 113-110 against the Bulls. They recorded 37 defensive rebounds alongside 6 offensive boards, totaling 43 rebounds for the game. Indiana turned the ball over 6 times while achieving 7 steals. The Bulls committed 22 personal fouls, which allowed the Pacers to attempt 25 free throws, converting 22 of them for an 88.0% success rate. Indiana excelled from three-point range, making 15 of 36 attempts (41.7%). Overall, the Pacers shot 44.7% (38 of 85) from the field, while the Bulls shot 47.7% (42 of 88). Additionally, the Pacers limited the Bulls to 12 of 30 on three-pointers (40.0%) and finished the game making 14 of 18 free throws (77.8%). On the glass, Indiana allowed Chicago 47 total rebounds, with 9 on the offensive end.
Pascal Siakam played a crucial role for the Pacers in that contest, scoring 20 points in 36 minutes while contributing 5 assists. He shot 6 of 16 for a rate of 37.5% and grabbed 3 rebounds.
Indiana’s record stands at 12-36 for the season. The Pacers average 22.1 fouls per game and connect on 76.8% of their free throw attempts. They average 25.6 assists per game, ranking 17th in the league, while committing 14.2 turnovers. This season, Indiana has scored a total of 5,293 points, averaging 110.3 points per game, and they retrieve 43.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Pacers have a shooting accuracy of 44.3%, ranking 30th in the league.
Defensively, the Pacers are positioned 23rd in the NBA for points allowed, giving up 118.3 per game. They force an average of 14.1 turnovers and allow opponents to shoot 48.3% from the field (26th in the league). Indiana concedes 34.4% on three-point shooting (550 of 1,600), and their opponents are hitting 76.8% of their free throw attempts. They allow an average of 25.3 assists and 47.1 rebounds per game, ranking 7th and 28th in the NBA, respectively.
Who is poised to win tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Select Indiana
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