In the month of January, up until playing Atlanta 8 days ago, Indiana averaged 97 ppg versus the Eastern Conference and shot 42% (2nd worst in conference). What changed just over a week ago was rookie PF/C Myles Turner was elevated into the starting lineup.

In the 4 games since the Pacers have averaged 110 ppg and it was versus teams that rank #4, #7, #20 and #22 in points allowed. I feel a quick rematch usually favors the defense but in this case the Hawks lost their leading scorer, Paul Millsap after just 4 points, and the team shot an Ice Cold 39.8%. Four of the last 5 in this series have gone OVER, the Pacers have gone OVER all 4 since the line-up change and the Hawks who average 48.5% FG's at home became the fifth team this year to shot 52.5% or better against Dallas two games ago and shot 52.2% at Philly on Wednesday.
PLAY THE OVER!