The Indiana Pacers and Charlotte Hornets meet Friday 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 beat the Heat and Bulls, and they play the Cavs next. The Pacers have lost 22 of their last 27 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 111.9 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 120.7 points on 49.1 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.7 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Andrew Nembhard is averaging 17 points and 2.8 rebounds. Obi Toppin is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Nets and Suns and play the Timberwolves next. The Hornets have won 25 of their last 33 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116.1 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.3 points and 3.4 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.7 points and 4.8 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer, and Miles Bridges is dishing out 3.2 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last 16 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pacers have lost each of their last seven road games against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last six home games against Central Division opponents.
- The underdogs have won four of the Pacers’ last five games at Spectrum Center.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Total Points: Facts
- Thirteen of the Hornets’ last 14 home games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eleven of the Pacers’ last 12 games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Hornets vs Pacers Injury Report
PJ Hall is out for the Hornets.
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Johnny Furphy, Jarace Walker, Aaron Nesmith, TJ McConnell, Andrew Nembhard, and Ivica Zubac.
Hornets vs Pacers Prediction
The Hornets have the ability to blow the doors off here and we’ve backed them a ton this season. However, the Hornets are still a young team learning how to deal with expectations and they’re on the end of a back-to-back. Also, the Pacers have covered 7 straight games and 8 of their last 10 games overall. We’re seeing inflated lines across the NBA everywhere you look, the Pacers are one of the teams that’s been able to take advantage of it. With the rest advantage, I’ll grab the points with the Pacers.