The Indiana Pacers (6-6) take on the Charlotte Hornets (4-11) Wednesday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pacers came away with a 118-104 win over the Toronto Raptors Saturday, covering as 2.5-point home favorites. Indiana went 3-1 in its recent 4-game homestand, defeating the Raptors, the New Orleans Pelicans and the Miami Heat while losing to the Denver Nuggets.
The Hornets snapped an 8-game losing skid when they took down the Orlando Magic 112-105 Monday, covering as 2-point road favorites.
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Pacers at Hornets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pacers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Hornets -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +2.5 (-108) | Hornets -2.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Pacers at Hornets key injuries
Pacers
- G Chris Duarte (ankle) out
- G Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) questionable
Hornets
- F Gordon Hayward (shoulder) out
- F Cody Martin (knee) out
- G Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) doubtful
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pacers at Hornets picks and predictions
Prediction
Hornets 116, Pacers 110
Moneyline
Give me the HORNETS (-140) at home to take down the Pacers. With G LaMelo Ball back in the lineup for Charlotte, I believe the Hornets should take care of business in front of their home crowd.
HORNETS -2.5 (-112) is an enticing wager as all we need for Charlotte to cover the spread is for the Hornets to win by at least one 3-pointer. There’s a chance that Haliburton is sidelined for Indiana, which could move the spread even more in Charlotte’s favor.
The Pacers are 3-12 ATS in the last 15 road meetings against the Hornets and they are 0-6 ATS in the last 6 meetings overall.
Over/Under
As much as I want to take the Over in this game, UNDER 233.5 (-115) is the side I’ll be taking. If Haliburton misses or is limited Wednesday, then the Pacers could be without their top scorer and playmaker.
The Under is 5-0-1 in the last 6 games where the Hornets have faced a team with a losing road record.
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