The Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs. Hornets prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs. Hornets pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Wizards and Bulls, and they play the Trail Blazers next. The Hornets have won 12 of their last 15 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 115.9 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.6 points and 3.4 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.4 points and 4.8 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer, and Miles Bridges is dishing out 3.4 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the 76ers and Mavs, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Pacers have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 111.5 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 119.3 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.9 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Andrew Nembhard is averaging 17.4 points and 2.8 rebounds. Obi Toppin is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The underdogs have won five of the last six games between the Hornets and Pacers.
- The Hornets have lost seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last six games between the Hornets and Pacers.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Central Division opponents following a win.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last eight road games.
- The Pacers have lost seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Pacers’ last nine games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Hornets’ last four road games against the Pacers following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Pacers vs Hornets Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Johnny Furphy, Ivica Zubac, and Aaron Nesmith. Pascal Siakam is doubtful. Andrew Nembhard and Obi Toppin are questionable.
The Hornets will be without Liam McNeeley.
Pacers vs Hornets Prediction
The Pacers aren’t winning or covering numbers, and it’s hard to take them seriously with so many injuries. I’m not there yet where I want to lay double-digit numbers with the Hornets, but they keep winning and have covered 9 of their last 10 games. The Hornets are now 37-22 ATS on the season. It might be time to admit that this isn’t a fluke. The Hornets are good? What?! I’m going to keep riding with the Hornets, a team I was high on before the season started, and it’s finally starting to pay off.