I want the Pacers off a terrible game and effort down as many as 40 like the one they had on Sunday against Orlando. Indiana was blown out from the opening tip, and HC Rick Carlisle was not amused: “I’ll take the blame. We didn’t guard them. We’ve got to defend better.” Expect a concerted effort on the defensive end of the court tonight as they should come out motivated here in ATL.


I like the Pacers to bounce back with a big offensive showing against a bad Hawks defense. Atlanta has been an overpriced commodity of late. Hawks are just 2-4 SU and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games. Give me the Pacers +4 on Tuesday night.