Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Hornets versus the Pacers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BSIN. The game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 236.5 points, and the Pacers are favored to win at home against the Hornets. Check out BetCoco for Indiana Pacers – Charlotte Hornets odds
Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Hornets and Pacers did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Pacers have the leg up at 2-1. Against the spread, each team went 1-1-1 and finished with an over/under mark of 1-2. These games averaged a combined 229 points per contest.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Charlotte has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 120 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Across their last five home contests, Indiana has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 121 points per game.
- The last ten games that Charlotte was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 4-6 straight up.
- The last five games that Indiana was favored, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
Currently holding an overall record of 1-3, the Hornets aim to end their three-game losing streak against the Pacers. The team currently ranks 14th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Southeast division.
This season, Charlotte has a 1-3 ATS record, including a three-game losing streak against the spread. On the road, the Hornets have failed to cover the spread, while they hold a 1-2 ATS record at home.
For the season, Charlotte has a current over/under record of 2-2-0. The average over/under line in their games is 228.2, and their differential this season versus the over/under line is 6.
On offense, Charlotte is currently ranked 28th in the NBA with an average of 113.8 points per game, 26th in the league with 103.5 possessions per game, and 16th in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 46.7% for the 2023-2024 season.
Charlotte’s comes into the game with a 56% effective field goal percentage, which ranks 22nd in the league. They also allow 120.5 points per game, ranking 27th, and 5.8 blocked shots per game, ranking 23rd.
Today’s game sees the Pacers aiming to stay above .500, with their current record at 3-2 after five games. Away from home, the Pacers have a 1-1 record this season, while maintaining a 2-1 record in their home games.
Against the spread, Indiana are currently above .500, at 3-2 ATS. This season, Indiana has a 2-1 record against the spread when they are favored, and they are 1-1 when playing as underdogs.
Indiana have seen over half of their games surpass the over/under lines, resulting in an over/under record of 4-1-0. The games they’ve played have an ongoing average of 263.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 229.7.
This year’s Indiana offense is ranked 9th in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 48.1%. Additionally, they hold the 7th position in assists per game with 30.8 and are placed 16th in points per game with 119.6 for the 2023-2024 season.
On defense, Indiana’s statistics consist of a 12th ranked average of 5.6 blocked shots per game, a 29th ranked average of 123.2 points allowed per game, and a 24th ranked field goal percentage allowed of 48.9.
Our projections indicate that the Pacers should come out top with a projected score of 112-103.
Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Tips
- Take the Pacers on the moneyline
- The Pacers should also cover at -3.5
- Our NBA model projects 215 points, and we suggest taking the under
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Frank Ntilikina – Left Tibia – Out
- Miles Bridges – Suspension – Out
- Cody Martin – Knee – Out
- James Bouknight – Knee – Out