The Indiana Pacers and Charlotte Hornets meet Thursday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs Pacers Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Cavs and Magic, and they play the Heat next. The Pacers have lost 31 of their last 37 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 110.8 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 119.7 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.7 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin is averaging 17.8 points and 5.5 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Thunder, lost to the Raptors, and they play the Jazz next. The Hornets have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 115.5 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 117.3 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Miles Bridges is averaging 20.1 points and 3.7 assists, while Brandon Miller is averaging 20.1 points and 4.3 rebounds. LaMelo Ball is the third double-digit scorer and Kon Knueppel is dishing 3.5 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Pacers have lost each of their last 13 games.
- The favorites have won each of the Pacers’ last 11 games.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Pacers and Hornets.
- The Hornets have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as home favorites following a home loss.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Hornets’ last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last 11 home games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Pacers’ last eight road games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (10.2) this season.
- Kon Knueppel ranks 5th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.6) this season.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Jay Huff ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (4.0) this season.
- Andrew Nembhard has recorded 10+ assists in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.8).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.8).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (44.1%).
- The Pacers rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.6).
Hornets vs Pacers Injury Report
The Hornets will be without Ryan Kalkbrenner, Grant Williams, and Mason Plumlee. Brandon Miller is questionable.
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Obi Toppin, Bennedict Mathurin, and Isaiah Jackson.
Hornets vs Pacers Prediction
The Hornets are on the end of a back to back, but they’re competing, winning here and there, and they’ve covered 8 of their last 9 games. This is the best stretch of ball the Hornets have played in years. The Pacers haven’t won a game since the Titanic sank, and they’re just 18-19 ATS on the season. There’s little reason to even consider the Pacers, as this team just can’t figure it out, even though they’re as healthy as they’ve been all season. I’ll ride the team at home that’s in better form. Give me the Hornets.