- Matchup: Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks
- Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
- Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Indiana Pacers (11-35) will visit the Atlanta Hawks (22-25) at State Farm Arena this Monday.
In their most recent contest, the Pacers secured a narrow victory against the Thunder, finishing 117-114. Indiana achieved a field goal success rate of 46.9% (45 out of 96), including 16 three-pointers out of 38 attempts. Free throw accuracy was at 55.0%, with 11 made from 20 attempts. The Pacers dominated the boards with 51 rebounds, including 14 offensive rebounds. They also distributed 34 assists, while turning the ball over 9 times and recording 5 steals. Defensively, Indiana allowed an opposing shooting percentage of 48.8% (40 of 82). The Thunder notched 18 assists and 4 steals, securing a total of 41 rebounds (4 offensive, 37 defensive) while blocking 1 shot. Oklahoma City excelled at the charity stripe, converting 27 of 30 attempts for 90.0%, and made 7 of 26 from beyond the arc. The foul totals were 24 for Indiana and 22 for Oklahoma City.
In this game, Andrew Nembhard was a standout performer, shooting 62.5% from the field, dishing out 11 assists, and playing 36 minutes. He recorded 27 points on 10 of 16 shooting, along with 7 rebounds.
Heading into this matchup, Indiana holds a season record of 11-35. They average 110.1 points per game, ranking 29th in the league, with a shooting percentage of 44.2%. The Pacers have made 34.2% of their three-point attempts (577 of 1,689) and boast a 76.4% success rate from the free-throw line. They average 43.0 rebounds per game and rank 16th in assists for the season with 1,166 total. Their turnover average stands at 14.3, and they commit 22.4 fouls per game.
On the defensive side, Indiana forces 14.2 turnovers per game and attracts 21.0 personal fouls from opponents. They limit opponents to a 34.1% shooting percentage from beyond the arc and rank 24th in points allowed per game (118.2). The Pacers’ defense allows a shooting percentage of 48.3% (1,966 of 4,070) and grabs 47.1 rebounds per game. They are 8th in the league for assists surrendered, with a total of 1,151 this season.
In their last game, the Hawks edged out the Suns with a final score of 110-103. Atlanta secured 39 defensive boards and 9 offensive rebounds, totaling 48. They lost possession 21 times but recorded 5 steals in the process. The Suns committed 12 fouls, allowing the Hawks 16 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 11 (68.8%). From beyond the arc, Atlanta shot 50.0%, hitting 13 out of 26 attempts. The Hawks finished the game with a field goal percentage of 53.1%, making 43 out of 81 shots. Defensively, they permitted the Suns to achieve 44.2% shooting (42 of 95) and allowed 42 total rebounds (11 offensive).
Onyeka Okongwu was a key player for the Hawks, scoring 25 points on 9 of 15 shooting (60.0%) in his 36 minutes on the floor, and contributing 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
The Hawks bring a record of 22-25 into this matchup. Offensively, Atlanta shoots 47.5% from the field, ranking 9th in the league, and has scored 5,520 points this season (averaging 117.4 points per game). They average 42.1 rebounds and lead the league with 31.0 assists per game, while turning the ball over 14.8 times and committing 20.0 fouls.
On defense, Atlanta allows 35.7% shooting from three-point territory (629 of 1,762) and their opponents convert on 79.9% of free throws. They permit an average of 27.6 assists and 46.3 rebounds per game, which places them 23rd and 26th in the league. The Hawks rank 26th in points allowed per game (118.7) and force opponents into 15.9 turnovers, while allowing 47.7% shooting from the field (23rd overall).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA action against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Indiana
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