Wayne Root - Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers

NBA OPPONENT is INCREDIBLY OVERPRICED

Handicapper
Wayne Root
League
NBA
Competition
Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers
Release Date
11/02/2026 09:16 AM
Event Date
11/02/2026 07:40 PM
Bet Type
Point Spread
Pick
Indiana Pacers +4.5 (-105) (BetMGM)
Outcome
Win
Analysis
Root Reserve on Indiana The Atlanta Hawks lost to the New York Knicks in the first round of the playoffs and have not won a playoff series since 2021. The Hawks (3-4) have split their first four road games and are tied with Charlotte for seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Saturday, Atlanta fell behind by 17 points after one quarter and could never recover during a 121-99 road loss against New Orleans. The Pacers (2-5) are looking to snap a four-game losing streak and have fallen a half-game out of tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings. Whether the Pacers win their first home game tonight has nothing to do with the Hawks being a 4.5 point road favorite. Who do they think the are??? Atlanta F Jalen Johnson is hobbled by an ankle injury and is listed as questionable for this contest. The Hawks took two-out-of-three against the Pacers a season ago, but Indiana won the final meeting at home by a 129-124 final score. Indiana is a slightly better offensive unit and will be motivated to earn their first home victory. Take the Pacers to cover.

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