Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks 3 November 2026 Prediction

The Atlanta Dream reached the finals in October but lost Game 7 to the Golden State Valkyries. The Atlanta Hawks have had a tougher week, including a 121-99 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Can the Indiana Pacers take advantage of home court at Gainbridge Fieldhouse without Tyrese Haliburton?

Indiana Is Without Haliburton Again

After a 19-63 season without Haliburton, who was sidelined by a torn Achilles, Indiana had him back for the first four games of this season. The 26-year-old averaged 21.8 points and 9.5 rebounds. He is injured again, and the Pacers have since lost to the Philadelphia 76ers (114-109) and Miami Heat (145-125).

Indiana has lost four of its last five games, so Haliburton's presence had not guaranteed results. The lone win was a 136-109 victory over Brooklyn. The Pacers have also struggled defensively, allowing 119.8 points per game.

Indiana Pacers Predicted Lineup: Nembhard, Nesmith, Oubre Jr., Siakam, Huff

Other Available Players: Guards: Smith, Jackson; forwards: Nunn Jr., Toppin, Walker, Slawson, Brown

Out: Furphy, Haliburton, McConnell, Sheppard and Zubac (all injured)

Manager: Rick Carlisle

Atlanta Has Lost Four of Five

The Hawks have lost four of their last five games. Their 121-99 defeat to the Pelicans was particularly poor: Atlanta shot 38% from the field and was outrebounded 49-36.

Atlanta has yet to find consistency on offense. It leads the league with 94.4 field-goal attempts per game but shoots just 45.4%. Its two leading scorers, Alexander-Walker (19.3 points per game) and Johnson (42.1), are each shooting no better than 43% from the field. Last regular season, they also led the team in scoring, combining for 43.3 points per game on 47.4% shooting.

Atlanta Hawks Predicted Lineup: McCollum, Alexander-Walker, Daniels, Johnson, Okongwu

Other Available Players: Guards: Dort, Dennis, Gilbert, Wiggins, Flemings; forwards: Finney-Smith, Newell, Ejiofor, Wilson, Kispert; center: Landale

Out: Gueye and Veesaar (both injured)

Manager: Quin Snyder

Atlanta Won Three of Four Meetings Last Season

The Hawks won three of their four regular-season games against the Pacers last season. The scores were 128-108, 132-116, 124-129 and 119-117.

Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction: Atlanta Hawks Handicap -6.5

Main prediction: Indiana's injuries make a back-to-back difficult. Carlisle's team may be able to beat Brooklyn, but facing Atlanta a day later is a tougher assignment. Aside from the poor shooting performance against New Orleans, the Hawks have beaten Orlando (132-125) and Charlotte (128-81). Their losses to Houston (121-114 and 120-110) and Miami (129-117) came during a more demanding stretch. Atlanta has enough talent to cover against this Indiana team. Last postseason, the Hawks also took the eventual champion New York Knicks to six games with a less talented roster. The pick is Atlanta Hawks -6.5.

Additional points pick: Atlanta has scored at least 128 points in two of its three wins this season. Indiana recently allowed 145 points to Miami and may have trouble controlling the pace without Haliburton. Atlanta Hawks team total over 120.5 is another option.

This prediction will be updated after the Indiana Pacers vs Brooklyn Nets game.