Will Indiana Make It Two Preseason Wins in a Row? | Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction | October 11, 2026
Indiana Pacers
Atlanta Hawks
The Indiana Pacers will face the Atlanta Hawks on October 11 in an NBA preseason matchup in Indianapolis. Indiana have played one preseason game so far, while Atlanta have already taken the court twice. Both teams have shown offensive potential, but the Pacers made the stronger impression in their opening outing.
Indiana Pacers
Indiana are coming off a disappointing season after reaching the NBA Finals in the previous campaign, when they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games. The Pacers finished 14th in the Eastern Conference with just 19 wins from 82 regular-season games.
Their NBA Summer League campaign in Las Vegas also proved difficult, with Indiana losing three of four games. However, the team made a positive start to preseason by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-112. Aaron Nesmith led the Pacers with 19 points, while Jay Huff contributed 16 points, four rebounds and four assists.
Indiana have also enjoyed recent success against Atlanta at home, winning five of their last six such meetings.
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta finished last season sixth in the Eastern Conference and reached the playoffs, but their campaign ended in the first round with a 2-4 series defeat to the New York Knicks.
The Hawks have played two preseason games so far, splitting the results. They opened with a 132-123 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, despite Corey Kispert scoring 19 points with four rebounds and two assists.
Atlanta responded with a 123-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Asa Newell led the team with 16 points, while Kinston Flemings added 15 points and five assists alongside three rebounds.
The Hawks have scored 123 points in both preseason games, showing that they can produce consistently in attack. However, their defense has been less convincing, allowing 132 points against Memphis and another 116 against San Antonio.
Key Trends
- Indiana beat Minnesota 123-112 in their preseason opener.
- The Hawks have scored 123 points in both preseason games.
- Indiana won 5 of their last 6 home meetings with Atlanta.
- The teams have split their last 10 head-to-head meetings, with five wins apiece.
- Indiana won their 2023 preseason head-to-head meeting 116-112.
- Atlanta edged Indiana 131-130 in their 2024 preseason head-to-head matchup.
Prediction
Both teams have made a productive start to the preseason offensively. Indiana scored 123 points against Minnesota, while Atlanta have scored 123 points in both preseason games. The Hawks have been particularly vulnerable defensively, conceding 132 points to Memphis and 116 to San Antonio. Indiana's opening performance suggests they can contribute plenty of points, while Atlanta have consistently found ways to score. With both teams showing more promise in attack than in defense, this matchup has the potential to become another high-scoring contest. Recommended Bet: Over 229.5 Total Points
