After trading Caris LeVert to the Cavaliers, the Indiana Pacers face the Atlanta Hawks. Indiana has decided to go in the direction of rebuilding their roster, which means more playing time for their young players going forward.
The 19-36 Pacers are giving Duarte the majority of the minutes with LeVert gone, he led the team in that department on Sunday in Cleveland.
The Hawks sit with a record of 25-28, which is 10th in the eastern conference, and are currently on a two-game losing streak.
On the season, the Pacers are 6-21 on the road and 8-26 against the East. Indiana ranks 16th in offensive rating and 25th in defensive rating while Atlanta sits at 2nd and 27th, respectively, on the same departments.
Pacers at Hawks Odds, Spread, Over/Under & Betting Pick
The latest odds from WynnBET (sign up with this link) have the Hawks as -10.5 favorites at home against the visiting Pacers. Cleveland stands as a -500 moneyline favorite while Indiana is currently a +375 moneyline underdog.
The over/under for this contest has been set at 227.0.
Projected Pacers Starting Lineup Tonight
SF: Oshae Brissett
PF: Torrey Craig
C: Goga Bitadze
SG: Chris Duarte
PG: Keifer Sykes
Injury Report
Pacers: Myles Turner (foot) remains out while Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles), and Isaiah Jackson are questionable to play. Meanwhile, TJ McConnell (wrist) and TJ Warren (foot) remain without a timetable to return and are out. The new addition of Ricky Rubio is out with a season-ending ACL tear.
Hawks: Collins, John – Probable Injury/Illness, Cooper, Sharife – Out G League – Two-Way Gallinari, Danilo Questionable Injury/Illness – Right Hamstring; Tightness, Johnson, Jalen Out G League – On Assignment, Williams, Lou – Doubtful Injury/Illness.
Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks Prediction
The Pacers have decided that rebuilding is the direction they want to go this season, so winning games at this point is not ideal regarding the team’s draft status. While it is unsure if any other roster moves will be made at this point, the team is focused on development.
The Atlanta Hawks are trying to make the play-in game and with All-Star Trae Young and John Collins healthy and active for this game, the Pacers have their hands full without the scoring threat of Caris LeVert.
The Pacers’ players aren’t trying to lose games, but without the offensive firepower of LeVert and the current injuries to Brogdon and Turner make winning much more difficult. Back in December, Trae Young cooked the Pacers, scoring 33 points and 10 assists.
Pacers 103, Hawks 112
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What channel is the Indiana Pacers game on?
Tuesday’s contest will air on Bally Sports Indiana (Indianapolis) and Bally Sports Southeast and will tip-off at 7:30 PM ET.
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Pacers Next Game and Schedule
Indiana heads back home to face a familiar foe and players in the Cleveland Cavaliers and Caris LeVert. The Cavaliers just beat the Pacers on Sunday, Feb. 04.
Feb. 13 vs Minnesota
Feb. 15 @ Milwaukee
Feb. 16 vs Washington
Feb. 25 vs Thunder