Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers (01-31-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

Tonight's NBA game pits the Indiana Pacers (12-36) against the Atlanta Hawks (24-26). When the Hawks and Pacers play in a game that is predicted to be close, the Hawks are only a 1.5-point favorite. The over/under for the game is 231.5. Indiana is +100 to pull off the upset, while Atlanta is a -120 favorite to win outright on the moneyline.

When the injury-plagued Pacers play the Atlanta Hawks in Indianapolis on Saturday, they hope to build on a positive win. Onyeka Okongwu, Atlanta's center, had a dental fracture during the team's victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, thus he will miss the team's second consecutive game.

Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers - When and where to watch the game

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Atlanta Hawks (24–26) will play the Indiana Pacers (12–36) at 7 p.m. ET. FDSSE, FDSIN, and WTHR-13 will broadcast the match. Additionally, it will also be streamed live on Fubo and Prime Videos.

Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers - Expected Starting Lineups

Atlanta Hawks

PG Dyson Daniels
SG Nickeil Alexander-Walker
SF Corey Kispert
PF Jalen Johnson
C Christian Koloko

Indzana Pacers

PG Andrew Nembhard
SG Bennedict Mathurin
SF Aaron Nesmith
PF Jarace Walker
C Pascal Siakam

Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers - Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

• Jalen Johnson- Day-to-day (Calf)
• Zaccharie Risacher- Out (Knee)
• Onyeka Okongwu- Out (Undergoing a successful dental procedure)
• Kristaps Porzingis- Out (Achilles)
• N'Faly Dante- Out (Undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL)

Indiana Pacers

• Tyrese Haliburton- Out (Recovering from right Achilles surgery)
• Obi Toppin- Out (Undergo surgery)

Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers - Game Prediction

The Atlanta Hawks have the second-highest offensive output in the NBA over the last 25 games with an incredible 118.5 points per game away from home.Over the past 25 games, the Hawks have had the second-fastest pace of play in the NBA.

Over the past 15 games, the Indiana Pacers have played at the fourth-fastest pace in the NBA, which could provide the Hawks more chances. When the Pacers are at home this season, opposing starting SFs have attempted an incredible 4.0 free throws per game (fourth-most in the league), so the game versus Indiana is favorable for going to the foul line.




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