Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Preview
At 6:00 ET, the Pacers (-443) will face the Hornets (+338) in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. Indiana is favored by 9.5 points and the over/under line is set at 239.5.
Charlotte (10-37) has lost six straight and is 13th in the East, while Indiana (27-23) has dropped three in a row and is 6th in the conference.
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Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Pacers and Hornets did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Hornets have the leg up at 2-1. The Hornets also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 242 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Through their last ten road games, Indiana has an ATS record of just 6-3-1. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 116 points per game.
- Although Charlotte has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 3-7. The team averaged 105 points per game in these games.
- The last ten games that Charlotte was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-8 while going 1-9 straight up.
- The last ten games that Indiana was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.
Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Pacers will look to end their three-game losing streak today as they take on the Hornets. Indiana is favored by 9.5 points and has gone 27-21 ATS this season.
Despite their ATS record, the Pacers have gone 13-10 ATS on the road compared to 14-11 ATS at home. As the favorite, Indiana is 10-10 ATS on the road and 12-8 overall.
In their last game, the Pacers lost to the Kings by a score of 133-122. The O/U line for that game was 248.5, and Indiana was getting 4 points going into the game.
This season, the Pacers have an O/U record of 30-20, with an average combined scoring total of 247.2. Today’s O/U line is set at 239.5.
Indiana is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 27-23. Against the East, they are 21-13 and 9-2 against their division. On the road, the Pacers are 11-13.
Indiana’s offense has been the best in the NBA this season, averaging 124.4 points per game. They have also been the most efficient shooting team, connecting on 50% of their field goal attempts. The Pacers have been particularly strong inside the arc, making 58% of their two-point attempts.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Indiana is hitting 38% of their looks, which is 5th in the league. So far, they have made an average of 13.7 threes per game.
On the road, the Pacers are scoring 121.9 points per game compared to 126.7 at home. In terms of pace, Indiana is 2nd in the NBA at 101.9 possessions per game.
So far, the Pacers’ defense is ranked 28th in the league at 122.8 points per contest. Indiana’s defense is currently forcing 13.1 turnovers per game, which is 18th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 8th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.9 rejections per game.
As the underdog, the Hornets have gone 8-35 straight-up and 15-26 against the spread. Today’s O/U line of 239.5 is higher than 41 of their games this season.
Charlotte has lost six straight games and is 10-37 overall. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 13th place and 4th in the Southeast Division.
The Hornets’ most recent game was a 126-106 loss to the Thunder. The O/U line for that game was 225.5, and Charlotte was getting 15.5 points as the underdog.
This season, the Hornets are 15-30 ATS and have failed to cover the spread in their last six games. At home, they are 7-14 ATS and have an average scoring differential of -11.3 points per game.
Charlotte’s O/U record for the season is 25-22, and their games have averaged 228.9 points per game. The O/U has gone over in their last two games.
At 108.5 points per game, the Hornets are 28th in the NBA in scoring. They have been slightly better on the road (108.9 PPG) than at home (108.1 PPG).
So far, Charlotte has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 36.2% of their games. They are also just 22nd in pace at 98 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Hornets are 28th in the league at 45%. They are also 28th in true shooting percentage.
At this time, the Hornets’ defense is positioned 25th in the NBA, permitting 120.4 points per game. Opponents are hitting 57.4% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 39.7% of their three-point attempts.
With a 9.5-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Pacers to secure a 111-108 victory.
Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Betting Tips
- Take the Pacers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hornets (+9.5)
- Our NBA model projects 219 points, and we suggest taking the under
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Kyle Lowry – Not With Team – Out
- Gordon Hayward – Calf – Out
- Frank Ntilikina – Hip – Questionable
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Out
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Myles Turner – Ankle – Questionable
- Jalen Smith – Back – Questionable
- Tyrese Haliburton – Injury Management – Questionable
- Bennedict Mathurin – Toe – Questionable
