The Indiana Pacers and Charlotte Hornets meet Friday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Mavericks and Magic, and they play the Knicks and Magic next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 118.5 points on 50.4 percent shooting and allowing 120.5 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 19.9 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Myles Turner is averaging 17 points and 7.1 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Tyrese Haliburton is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Timberwolves, beat the Pistons, and they play the Magic and 76ers next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 111 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 117 points on 47.2 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 28.1 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Tre Mann is averaging 16.1 points and 3.4 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Richards is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 43.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Hornets have lost nine of their last 10 games following a win.
- The Pacers have won seven of their last eight games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against Central Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in six of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pacers’ last seven games at Spectrum Center following a home win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Fourteen of the Hornets’ last 16 home night games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball ranks T2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.6) this season.
- Josh Green ranks T16th amongst qualified players for 3P% (50.0%) this season.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Bennedict Mathurin is the only player to have scored 30+ points off the bench in a game this season.
- Myles Turner is one of only two qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the NBA
- The Hornets rank T2nd in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.1).
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points (69) this season.
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (8.6) this season.
Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Indiana Pacers should be favored, but their inability to play defense is a concern, especially on the road. The Hornets aren’t winning games, but they’ve had moments on the offensive end and have to like their chances against the Pacers at home. The Hornets should be able to score enough to make this game interesting. The Pacers have covered 4 of their last 5 games, but I’m still grabbing the points with the Hornets at home.