The Indiana Pacers are set to take on the Atlanta Hawks in a critical matchup on Saturday, March 8. Both teams have been battling for momentum in recent games; the Pacers come in with a 35-26 record, bolstered by a recent 5-3 stretch since the All-Star break. Meanwhile, the Hawks struggle at 29-34 and are 3-7 at home over their last ten games. This meeting serves as a tiebreaker, with each team winning once previously this season.

Currently, the Pacers are favored by 1.5 points with an over/under set at 244 points, reflecting the high-scoring potential based on both teams' recent performances. While Indiana seeks to rebound from their last encounter with Atlanta—a 124-118 defeat—analysts favor them on the moneyline as they look to avenge a recent loss.