On Thursday night, the Atlanta Hawks will face the Indiana Pacers, a crucial Eastern Conference matchup. Currently, Atlanta holds a 28-34 record, ranking ninth in the East, while Indiana stands at 35-25, positioned fifth. The Pacers have historically dominated recent encounters, winning five straight against the Hawks and covering the spread in four of those games. SportsLine's consensus sets Indiana as a 3-point favorite, with an over/under of 247 points. Atlanta's Trae Young recently scored 28 points and dished out 13 assists in a loss against the Milwaukee Bucks, but the team has struggled to cover the spread recently. The Pacers, led by Tyrese Haliburton's noteworthy performances, are coming off a victory against the Houston Rockets, making them a formidable opponent despite their road struggles. The computer model at SportsLine predicts a lean towards the Under, projecting a total of 237 points for this matchup, thus bolstering the intrigue for fantasy players and bettors alike.