Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-613) will take on the Hornets (+441) in a conference matchup. The Pacers are favored by 11, and the over/under line is 238.5.
This game will be played at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. The Pacers are 30-24 and 6th in the Eastern Conference, while the Hornets are 11-41 and 13th in the East.
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Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Pacers and Hornets did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Pacers have a record of 2-1. The Pacers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 239 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- The Pacers are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
- In their last ten games at home, the Hornets have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 2-8 vs. the spread. The team averaged 101 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Pacers have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
In their last game against the Knicks, the Pacers won by a score of 125-111. They were favored by 3 points going into the game, giving them an ATS win. The O/U line for the game was 237.5.
Indiana is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 30-24. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 23-13 compared to 7-11 against the West.
This season, the Pacers are 15-9 as the favorite and have been favored in 24 of their 54 games. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +8.1 points per game.
On the road, the Pacers have an average scoring differential of -1.8 points per game. Their road record is 13-13, and they have won two straight games on the road.
Indiana’s O/U record for the season is 31-23, and the under has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 246.5 points.
Charlotte is the 11-point underdog in today’s game, and the O/U line is set at 238.5. The Pacers have an ATS record of 29-23 this season, going 15-10 on the road.
The Pacers have been the NBA’s top-scoring team this season, averaging 124.1 points per game. They have been especially potent on the road, where they are averaging 121.7 points per game.
Indiana’s offense has been efficient all season, shooting 50% from the field, which is tops in the league. They are also first in true shooting percentage and are making 58% of their two-point attempts.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pacers are 4th in the league with a 38% success rate. They are making an average of 13.7 three-pointers per game, which is 9th in the NBA.
At this time, the Pacers’ defense is positioned 28th in the NBA, permitting 122.4 points per game. Inside the arc, the Pacers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.7% and 37.6% from three-point territory.
Today, the Hornets are 11-point underdogs at home against the Pacers. In their last game, they covered the spread as 5-point underdogs in a 115-106 win over the Grizzlies.
Charlotte is 18-32 against the spread this season, including a 10-15 ATS record at home. The team has covered the spread in three straight home games and has an average scoring differential of -10.3 points per game at home.
In terms of their O/U record, the Hornets are 28-24 this season, and their games have averaged 228.5 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 238.5, and Charlotte has played in just six games with higher O/U lines.
Overall, the Hornets are 11-41 this season, which is 13th in the Eastern Conference. In the East, they are 7-25 and 4-16 against non-conference opponents. On the road, Charlotte is 5-20 compared to 6-21 at home.
Charlotte’s most recent win came against the Grizzlies, where they won 115-106. The O/U line for that game was 216, and the Hornets were 5-point underdogs going into the game.
The Hornets are one of the slower-paced teams in the league, ranking 21st in pace with 98 possessions per game. In terms of scoring, they are 28th in the NBA with 108.3 points per game.
When playing at home, the Hornets have averaged 108.7 points per game compared to 107.9 on the road. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 36.5% of their games.
Charlotte’s offense has been heavily reliant on two-point shots, as they are 11th in the NBA in attempts but just 28th in three-point attempts. So far, they have made 36% of their threes, which is 20th in the league.
For the season, Charlotte is sitting 25th in terms of points allowed per game (120.1). It is worth noting they have given up a fewer number of points in two straight games. The Charlotte defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.3% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 50.5% of their field goal attempts vs. Charlotte.
Our projections indicate that the Pacers should come out top with a projected score of 139-84.
Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Betting Tips
- Take the Pacers on the moneyline
- The Pacers should also cover at -11
- Our NBA model projects 223 points, and we suggest taking the under
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Cody Martin – Knee – Probable
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Out
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Jalen Smith – Back – Questionable
