The Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview 

The Charlotte Hornets look to snap a rough 3-game losing streak. The Charlotte Hornets have lost their only road game this season. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 113.8 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 120.5 points on 48.9 percent shooting. Terry Rozier is averaging 22 points and 3.5 rebounds, while PJ Washington is averaging 19 points and 5.8 rebounds. LaMelo Ball is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Miller is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 30.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.

Charlotte Hornets Team Facts

• The Hornets have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Pacers following a loss.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last four road games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
• Each of the Hornets’ last six road games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview 

The Pacers look for a win to improve to 4-2 on the year. The Pacers have won 2 of their first 3 home games. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 119.6 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 123.2 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 20 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Myles Turner is averaging 14.8 points and 9 rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Bruce Brown is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 40.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers Team Facts

• The Pacers have lost four of their last five games as favorites after winning as underdogs.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as home favorites following a home win.
• Each of the Pacers’ last six home games against the Hornets following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Pacers rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (30.8).
• The Pacers rank 30th in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (63.6).
• The Hornets have missed the playoffs in seven consecutive seasons – longest active streak in the NBA
• The Hornets rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (35.3).

Randy’s Pick

This is a letdown spot for the Pacers after playing last night and beating the Cavaliers in a tournament game. However, it’s the Hornets, a team that’s lost 3 straight games and haven’t shown much heart defensively up to this point. If the Pacers are serious about a playoff spot and making something of this season, these are games they need to get fat on. The line is reasonable, and the Hornets are looking more and more like a bottom feeder once again. Give me the Pacers and the chalk.