Before their four-game homestand begins, the Indiana Pacers will travel to North Carolina for a game on the road against the Charlotte Hornets. Thursday’s clash at the Spectrum Center marks the second out of four meetings between the two teams this campaign, with the Pacers leading the regular season series 1-0.
The Pacers-Hornets clash is set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). The live telecast will be available on FanDuel Sports Network. Fans can watch the contest via livestream on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV (restrictions may apply).
Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Odds
Moneyline: Pacers (+142) vs Hornets (-170)
Spread: Pacers +3.5 (-110) vs Hornets -3.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): O234.5 (-110) vs U234.5 (-110)
Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed are based on available information at the time of publication.
Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Preview and Prediction
The Indiana Pacers, with Tyrese Haliburton sidelined for the entire season, have looked like a lottery-bound team sitting dead-last in the East with the league’s worst 6-31 record. They are also stuck in a massive slump, having suffered 13 consecutive losses with an average differential of 11.8 points per game.
The Charlotte Hornets also had a forgettable start to the campaign, finishing the first two months of the season at 9-20. Lately, though, the team has witnessed a turnaround. Over their last three games, the Hornets are 2-1, highlighted by a dominant win over the OKC Thunder.
Jan. 5’s 124-97 victory over the defending champions witnessed a huge night from Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel, who combined for 51 points. Together, they outscored Oklahoma City’s All-Star duo of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams by 14 points.
For Thursday, Charlotte is not without its own concerns. The injury report includes several key names such as Brandon Miller, Grant Williams, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Mason Plumlee. Despite the list of absentees, the Hornets are still expected to have the upper hand, with LaMelo Ball and Knueppel set to take on the bulk of the offensive responsibility.
Prediction: Expect the Hornets to win by eight points.
Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Player Props
- Andrew Nembhard O/U 19.5 points – Take the under
- Pascal Siakam O/U 3.5 assists – Take the over
- Miles Bridges O/U 6.5 rebounds – Take the over
- Moussa Diabate O/U 9.5 points – Take the under
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