Charlotte Hornets (19-56) vs. Indiana Pacers (44-31)
April 2, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers -14.5; Over/Under: 225
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The Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers meet on Wednesday 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 lost to the Pelicans, beat the Jazz, and they play the Kings, Bulls, and Grizzlies next. The Hornets have a chance to win two straight games for the second time since January 22.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 105.8 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 46.9 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 25.2 points and 5 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 20.9 points and 7.8 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer, and Nick Smith Jr. is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Kings, lost to the Thunder, and they play the Jazz, Nuggets, and Wizards next. The Pacers have won nine of their last 12 games and are the fourth seed in the East.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 117.2 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.5 points and 7 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.6 points and 3.5 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer, and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won each of their last 11 games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have lost 14 of their last 15 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The underdogs have won each of the last three games between the Hornets and Pacers.
- The Pacers have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Pacers’ last six games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Hornets’ last 10 games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Pacers’ last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Pacers vs Hornets Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Isaiah Jackson and Tony Bradley. Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner are questionable.
The Charlotte Hornets will be without LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Grant Williams, Tre Mann, and Josh Okogie.
Pacers vs Hornets Prediction
The Pacers are the better team, but they’re also 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. I don’t love laying this much chalk with a hit-or-miss Pacers squad. However, the Hornets are down key players, and they’re 3-7 SU and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. The Hornets are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as a double-digit underdog. The Pacers need to take advantage of games like this to keep their spot in the standings. It’s a thick line, but it’s hard to talk yourself into the Hornets. It’s Pacers or pass on Wednesday night.
