Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers Picks and Prediction for Friday October 31 2025

By: Eddie Kline Published 10/31/2025, 12:20 AM ET

Hawks Preview

The Friday NBA schedule will tip off with a matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Hawks (2-3) have assembled some quality perimeter defenders to compliment All-Star G Trae Young, but still rank 21st in defensive efficiency. On Wednesday, Atlanta built a 13-point halftime advantage and held on for a 117-112 road victory against Brooklyn.

Athletic F Jalen Johnson led a balanced Atlanta scoring attack with 23 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Luke Kennard knocked down 4-for-5 from the three-point line and finished with 17 points. Onyeka Okongwu added 12 points and 14 rebounds for the Hawks.

Pacers Preview

The Indiana Pacers are fresh off a surprise run to the NBA Finals and will be forced to play without All-Star G Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) this season. The Pacers (0-4) rank near the bottom of the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 113.3 points per contest. On Wednesday, Indiana missed 32 of 45 three-point attempts during a 107-105 road loss against Dallas.

All-Star F Pascal Siakam tallied a game-high 27 points on 9-for-23 shooting and grabbed 13 rebounds. Indiana F Jarace Walker was an inefficient 5-for-19 from the field and finished with 20 points. Ray J. Dennis added 17 points, five rebounds, and five assists off the bench for the Pacers.

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Hawks vs Pacers Pick

Atlanta G Trae Young was forced to leave Wednesday’s victory with a knee injury and his status is uncertain. These two teams like to push the pace and rank in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Hawks win 121-119.