The Atlanta Hawks (24-26) head to Indianapolis to face the Indiana Pacers (12-36) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Hawks, 10th in the East, are looking to rebound from a recent loss and build on a strong record against Indiana. The Pacers, last in the Central Division, have shown flashes in close games but are plagued by injuries, including the season-ending loss of star Tyrese Haliburton. This is their second meeting of the 2025-26 season, with Atlanta winning 132-116 on Jan. 26. Expect a fast-paced game, as the over has hit in 17 of the last 20 head-to-heads, but Indiana’s depleted roster could lead to a Hawks blowout.
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT)
TV/Streaming: FanDuel SN IN, FDSSE, WTHR-13, NBA League Pass
Recent Team Forms
The Hawks have won six of their last 10, showing improved defense. The Pacers have struggled, going 4-6 with blowout losses.
Hawks (6-4 in last 10): Atlanta averages 114.2 points scored and 112.8 allowed. They’ve won three straight before a 104-86 loss to Houston (Jan. 29), with strong outings like 132-116 over Indiana (Jan. 26) and 117-106 at Boston (Jan. 28). Offensive efficiency has spiked, but road defense remains a concern
Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 29 | vs HOU | L | 86-104 |
| Jan 28 | @ BOS | W | 117-106 |
| Jan 26 | vs IND | W | 132-116 |
| Jan 23 | vs PHX | W | 110-103 |
| Jan 21 | @ OKC | W | 115-110 |
Pacers (4-6 in last 10): Indiana averages 110.8 points scored and 116.3 allowed. They’ve alternated results, with a 113-110 win over Chicago (Jan. 28) after a 132-116 loss at Atlanta (Jan. 26). Offensive struggles without Haliburton are evident, but they’ve covered in four of six as underdogs
Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 28 | vs CHI | W | 113-110 |
| Jan 26 | @ ATL | L | 116-132 |
| Jan 23 | @ OKC | W | 117-114 |
| Jan 21 | @ BOS | L | 104-119 |
| Jan 19 | vs NOP | W | 127-119 |
Injury Report
Injuries heavily favor Atlanta, with Indiana missing key starters.
Hawks:
Jalen Johnson (F, calf): Questionable
Zaccharie Risacher (F, knee bone contusion): Questionable/out
Onyeka Okongwu (F/C, dental fracture): Out
Kristaps Porzingis (C, Achilles): Out
N’Faly Dante (C, right knee ACL tear): Out for season
Pacers:
Tyrese Haliburton (G, right Achilles tear): Out for season
Obi Toppin (F, right foot stress fracture): Out
Jarace Walker (F, right foot bruise): Questionable
Key Player Matchups
Without Haliburton, Indiana’s offense runs through Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard, facing Atlanta’s versatile frontcourt.
Trae Young (Hawks PG) vs. Andrew Nembhard (Pacers PG): Young (26 PPG, 11 APG) exploits mismatches; Nembhard must contain his scoring (3.8 APG in last 10).
Jalen Johnson (Hawks F) vs. Pascal Siakam (Pacers F): Johnson (20.6 PPG, 11.2 RPG in last 10) vs. Siakam (leading Pacers scorer), a battle of athletic forwards.
Dyson Daniels (Hawks G) vs. Bennedict Mathurin (Pacers G): Daniels (questionable) provides defense; Mathurin (recently returned from thumb sprain) adds scoring punch.
Matchup to Watch: Hawks’ perimeter shooting (top-5 in attempts) vs. Pacers’ weak perimeter defense (allow 38% from three, 28th).
Series History
The Hawks hold a 113-100 all-time edge over the Pacers in regular season games
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. In the last 10 meetings, Atlanta is 7-3, including a 132-116 win on Jan. 26 where they shot 50% from the field. At Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Hawks are 5-5 in the last 10. Games average 248 points in the last five, with the over hitting in four.
Betting Trends
Hawks 4-1 ATS in last 5; Pacers 2-3 ATS in last 5. Over has hit in 17 of last 20 head-to-heads. Atlanta 4-1 SU in last 5 vs. Indiana; Pacers 8-24 SU in East games. Hawks 16-11 ATS on road; Pacers 9-14 ATS at home
Game Odds
Atlanta Hawks – 1.5
Indiana Pacers 232.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 30, 2026
