Hawks vs. Pacers Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on October 08th, 2024

Arena and City where Hawks vs. Pacers will be playing

Witness the showdown of the season on October 08th, 2024, when the Hawks clash with the Pacers in an NBA game in Atlanta, GA at State Farm Arena. Make the most of your bets by checking out our expert picks and predictions.

About the Pre Season

Format

Prior to the commencement of the regular season, the NBA preseason unfolds with exhibition games, giving teams a few weeks to fine-tune their performance, assess roster strengths, and explore different lineups and strategies, all while under the scrutiny of their coaches.

Team Preparation

During the preseason, teams prioritize player development and experimentation over winning games, often giving more playing time to young or unproven players to assess their potential impact, while star players might be rested or have limited playing time to prevent injuries and conserve energy for the regular season.

Performance Disparities

Preseason games might not offer a precise reflection of a team's regular-season performance, as some prioritize winning while others concentrate on player evaluation and strategy implementation.

Introduction to the Hawks vs. Pacers betting tip and prediction

This Eastern Conference clash will be played on October 08th, 2024, at 18:30. Hawks and Pacers are a pick’em for this contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Hawks were -13.5 point favorites and won the game against Pacers, 157-115. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 245.5 points, and the over was victorious.

We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2024 season, so let us take a look at how these teams succeed from long distances. The Hawks are making 0% of their 3-pointers this season. The Pacers are converting on 0% of their 3-pointers. Hawks are attempting 0% of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Pacers are taking 0% of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.

Atlanta Hawks

Projected Hawks Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Pacers, the Hawks' starting lineup consisted of Clint Capela, De'Andre Hunter, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Dejounte Murray and Trae Young. For the upcoming matchup, the Hawks has the following injuries: Dominick Barlow is probable (knee), Seth Lundy is probable (ankle) and Onyeka Okongwu isprobable (toe).

Indiana Pacers

Projected Pacers' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Hawks, the Pacers' starting five were Myles Turner, Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard and Tyrese Haliburton. For the upcoming matchup, Pacers has the following injuries: Johnny Furphy is probable (ankle), Isaiah Jackson is probable (undisclosed), and James Wiseman is probable (groin).

Bet suggestions for this game

As we embark on the NBA preseason, it's essential to recognize that there is limited historical data available for analysis, making it challenging to provide concrete betting recommendations. Nevertheless, it's worth noting that preseason games often see more scoring action in the first half. During this early stage, teams are still getting acclimated to new rosters, and their focus may not be on maintaining a particular score due to the absence of a regular-season leaderboard.