Prediction in Indiana!

Andrew Nembhard over 16.5 points looks like an interesting player prop against the Atlanta Hawks. He has established himself as a major offensive option for Indiana, particularly with Tyrese Haliburton unavailable.

Nembhard is averaging 18.5 points per game this season, comfortably above the 16.5-point line. His recent performances also offer encouragement: he scored 23 points against Brooklyn, 22 against Miami and 18 against Philadelphia. He has also been playing heavy minutes, averaging around 33 minutes per game.

Indiana’s injury situation could give Nembhard an even greater offensive responsibility. With Haliburton and T.J. McConnell out, he is expected to handle a significant share of the team’s playmaking and scoring duties. He also scored 26 points in the previous meeting with Atlanta in January, showing that he can produce against this opponent.

The main concern is consistency: he has gone below this line in some recent games, and this is the second night of a back-to-back for Indiana. Nevertheless, his current scoring average, playing time and expanded role make the over worth considering.