Hawks vs Pacers Picks and Prediction – 2/1/2025

The Friday NBA schedule will tip off with a matinee between the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Hawks (22-26) are looking to snap a seven-game losing streak and have lost F Jalen Johnson for the season due to a shoulder injury. On Thursday, Atlanta was outscored by 18 points during the third quarter of a 137-115 road loss against Cleveland. 

Number one overall draft pick Zaccharie Risacher tallied a game-high 30 points on 11-for-14 shooting. De’Andre Hunter scored 25 points (12-12 FT) in 31 minutes off the Atlanta bench. Trae Young added 15 points and ten assists for the Hawks, who were outrebounded by a 49-36 margin.

The Indiana Pacers have won 13 of their first 20 home games and trail Milwaukee by a half-game for fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pacers (26-20) rank ninth in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging a shade below 116 points per game. On Wednesday, Indiana assisted on 28 of 46 made field goals and shot a sizzling 57 percent overall during a 133-119 home victory versus Detroit. 

All-Star F Pascal Siakam led all scorers with 37 points on a 15-for-21 shooting performance and pulled down six boards. Indiana G Tyrese Haliburton contributed 30 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds. Myles Turner added 24 points and seven rebounds for the Pacers, who connected on 19-for-38 from the three-point line. 

Atlanta C Clint Capela is dealing with a back injury and will remain sidelined for this contest. These two teams rank in the top ten of the league in tempo and struggle to get stops, so the over is worth a look. The stronger play is on the Pacers to win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Pacers win 127-115.