Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Friday

NBA Betting Preview: Pacers vs Hornets

The Indiana Pacers take the court against the Charlotte Hornets in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

There are odds of -112 that the Hornets cover the -15 line when they clash with the Pacers. We think this is an attractive spread for this prediction where there is plenty of value available.

Indiana Pacers have won back-to-back games. A 145-126 triumph recently occurred on the road at United Center when playing Chicago Bulls. Pascal Siakam dropped 25 points, as Ethan Thompson finished with 24 and Kobe Brown 17.

Charlotte Hornets last game was a 127-107 home win. This victory over Phoenix Suns at Spectrum Center made it back-to-back wins. Miles Bridges scored 25 points, with Kon Knueppel putting up 20 and Coby White contributing 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Hornets claim a 133-109 win over the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hornets	41	36	0.532	116.2	111.4	4.8	20-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	2W
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W

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3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. The Pacers are averaging 121.4 points, 38.4 rebounds, 34.2 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 52.1% from the field and 81.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 125.3 points and 45.2 rebounds per contest.

Aaron Nesmith is averaging 13.7 points and 2.5 (50.0%) 3-pointers made. Jarace Walker averages 4.5 rebounds and Andrew Nembhard 6.7 assists.

The Hornets have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 119.7 points, 46.1 rebounds, 25.5 assists, 6.6 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.8% from the field and 81.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 105.1 points and 36.2 rebounds.

LaMelo Ball is averaging 20.6 points, 6.9 assists and 4.1 (36.6%) 3-pointers made, while Moussa Diabate has an average of 9.2 rebounds.

Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

This expert Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

Hornets should enjoy a big win in this NBA contest and that’s why we’re taking the -15 about them on the spread. We expect the big favorites to cover the line at -112.

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Key Pacers vs Hornets stats:

• The -15 line has been covered by Hornets in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -15 line has been covered by Hornets in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -15 line has been covered by Hornets in 2 consecutive games.

Hornets -15 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Pacers 111 - 129 Hornets

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Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Charlotte Hornets have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -1000 favorites for this NBA game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 91% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Indiana Pacers, you will find +660 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 15.5 and total points is 234.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re going for Over 234.5, then the odds are -112.

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Moneyline

Pacers

+660

Hornets

-1000

Point Spread

Pacers +15.5

-110

Hornets -15.5

-110

Total Points

Under 234.5

-108

Over 234.5

-112

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The Hornets own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 121.50 points per contest while yielding 106.80.

The Pacers own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 118.70 points on average and giving up 129.00.

The Pacers defeated the Hornets 114-112 in their last meeting at Spectrum Center. Looking back at the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Spectrum Center, the Hornets have posted six victories, while the Pacers have logged four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O233.5	U233.5
Charlotte Hornets Home Stats		7-3	228.30	121.50	106.80	4	6
Indiana Pacers Away Stats		2-8	247.70	118.70	129.00	9	1

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
• U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Indiana Pacers Stats

Charlotte Hornets Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +15 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +15 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -15 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -15 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 246.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 247.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 233.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 233.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 121.40 pts and allowed 125.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 118.70 pts and allowed 129.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 224.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 228.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 233.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 233.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.70 pts and allowed 105.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 121.50 pts and allowed 106.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.60 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.20 (43%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.60 (81.93%)
• Rebounds: Total 38.4, Offensive 7.20, Defensive 31.20
• Assists: 34.20
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 6.70
• Turnovers : 13.40
• Personal Fouls: 19.80

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.40 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.30 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.00 (78.05%)
• Rebounds: Total 38.2, Offensive 8.30, Defensive 29.90
• Assists: 33.10
• Blocks: 3.90
• Steals: 7.60
• Turnovers : 12.90
• Personal Fouls: 18.80

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.70 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 17.60 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.50 (81.02%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.1, Offensive 12.30, Defensive 33.80
• Assists: 25.50
• Blocks: 3.80
• Steals: 6.60
• Turnovers : 13.20
• Personal Fouls: 20.20

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.50 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 18.50 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.00 (79.81%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.2, Offensive 12.40, Defensive 34.80
• Assists: 26.50
• Blocks: 4.00
• Steals: 6.80
• Turnovers : 13.80
• Personal Fouls: 20.80

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
Hornets	41	36	0.532	116.2	111.4	4.8	20-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	2W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Timberwolves	46	30	0.605	117.8	114.1	3.7	25-14	21-16	9-7	29-21	6-4	1L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Pelicans	25	52	0.325	115	119.5	-4.5	16-23	9-29	7-9	16-32	3-7	6L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Hornets	41	36	0.532	116.2	111.4	4.8	20-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	2W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	30	0.605	117.8	114.1	3.7	25-14	21-16	9-7	29-21	6-4	1L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Pelicans	25	52	0.325	115	119.5	-4.5	16-23	9-29	7-9	16-32	3-7	6L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	30	0.605	117.8	114.1	3.7	25-14	21-16	9-7	29-21	6-4	1L
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Hornets	41	36	0.532	116.2	111.4	4.8	20-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	2W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	52	0.325	115	119.5	-4.5	16-23	9-29	7-9	16-32	3-7	6L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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