Charlotte Hornets (6-17) vs. Indiana Pacers (10-14)
December 8, 2024 5:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers -11.5; Over/Under: +223.5
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The Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers meet Sunday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s an Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include an Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Knicks and Cavs, and they play the Bulls, 76ers, and Wizards next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 107.1 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 47 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 31.1 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 21.7 points and 5.2 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Nets, beat the Bulls, and they play the 76ers, Pelicans, and Suns next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 113.5 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 118.3 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.1 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Benedict Mathurin is averaging 18 points and 6.5 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last eight games.
- The Pacers have won seven of their last eight home games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in five of their last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 road games against Central Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last seven night games against the Pacers following a home loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Pacers’ last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
I want nothing to do with the Indiana Pacers, as they’ve underachieved all year, they don’t play defense, and they’re 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games. With that said, the Hornets are heading in the wrong direction and have been a mess since Ball went down. Also, despite the Pacers having issues of their own, they’re 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 games as a double-digit favorite. The Pacers should win this game comfortably, but there are better options out there on a stacked NBA Sunday.
