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Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Charlotte Hornets (26-22) travel to Gainbridge Fieldhouse Wednesday to take on the Indiana Pacers (17-31). Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Hornets vs. Pacers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Hornets are coming off a brutal 12-point loss to the Raptors in a game in which they closed as 1-point favorites.

Charlotte has lost two straight. However, they’ve covered seven of its last 10. The Hornets are one of the league’s surprise teams this season but are just 13-15 on the road.

As for the Pacers, they’ll once again play significantly short-handed. Still owning a 12-12 home record, Indiana is 23-22-3 against the spread (ATS) this season.

Indiana is 6-3-1 ATS over the last 10 games. This will be the Pacers’ seventh straight game as underdogs.

Hornets at Pacers odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Hornets -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Pacers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets -1.5 (-115) | Pacers +1.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Hornets at Pacers key injuries

Hornets

SF Gordon Hayward (foot) questionable
SF Jalen McDaniels (ankle) out

Pacers

C Myles Turner (foot) out
F Domantas Sabonis (ankle) out
G Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) out
G T.J. McConnell (health and safety protocols) out

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Hornets at Pacers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Hornets 118, Pacers 111

Money line

PASS on the money line. I’d prefer taking the dimes on the dollar and playing the Hornets spread. The Pacers are just too banged up to bet on.

Against the spread

BET on the HORNETS -1.5 (-115).

This is probably my favorite play in this game.

Indiana ranks 17th in opponents’ points per game and 23rd in opponents’ field goal percentage. One thing the Hornets know how to do is get shots up. The Hornets rank third in field goals.

One also must consider the Pacers’ best rim protector is out. Playing against a team that ranks second in fastbreak points, the Pacers are going to struggle to keep this game at a slow pace.

Couple that with the Pacers’ poor 3-point shooting (25th in three-point percentage), and Indiana may struggle offensively. Also, what Indiana does best, rebounding, the Hornets don’t rely on much.

Meaning, Charlotte already sits in the bottom third of the league in offensive rebounding. The Hornets get their points in transition, where the absence of Turner will be felt.

Over/Under

Slight “LEAN” to the OVER 227.5 (-108).

The Hornets are going to pick the pace up, already ranking second in pace, and without much help stopping them, Charlotte should dictate how this game is played.

Similarly, the Pacers, without Sabonis, their leading scorer, have actually thrived offensively. They’ve topped 110 points per game in three of their last four games. Indiana is 14-10 O/U at home this season.

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Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Indiana Pacers (14-20) host the Charlotte Hornets (18-17) Wednesday at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Hornets vs. Pacers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Charlotte has won back-to-back games over the Denver Nuggets 115-107 Thursday and the Houston Rockets 123-99 Monday.

Over the past two weeks, the Hornets are 3-3 straight-up (SU), 4-2 ATS and 3-3 O/U with the 18th-ranked adjusted net rating (plus-0.5 points per 100 possessions), according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

Indiana has alternated between winning and losing its past five games with the latest being a 113-105 loss at the Chicago Bulls Sunday.

The Pacers are 2-3 SU, 1-4 ATS and 3-2 O/U in the last 14 days with the 22nd-ranked adjusted net rating (minus-6.1 points per 100 possessions), per CTG.

The Hornets have won and covered their first two games this season against the Pacers and the Over has cashed in three straight Hornets-Pacers meetings.

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Hornets at Pacers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:10 p.m. ET.

Money line: Hornets +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Pacers -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +3.5 (-112) | Pacers -3.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Hornets at Pacers key injuries

Hornets

PF P.J. Washington (health and safety protocols) out
SF Miles Bridges (health and safety protocols) out

Pacers

PG Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) questionable

Hornets at Pacers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Pacers 120, Hornets 110

Money line

Slight “LEAN” to the PACERS (-155) only because I’m confident enough in Indiana to lay the points instead of spending exorbitantly for the money line.

However, the Pacers have outscored the Hornets in five of the eight quarters they’ve played this season. Plus Indiana held an edge in three of the “four factors” in its second game with Charlotte and split the “four factors” in the first.

Furthermore, the Pacers actually have a higher adjusted net rating than the Hornets; and Indiana has the highest win differential at -4.5 (CTG), which essentially states that the Pacers should have 4.5 additional wins.

I like the PACERS (-155) to prevent getting swept this season by a Hornets (+125) team that is not better than them.

Against the spread

BET 1 unit on the PACERS -3.5 (-108) as my favorite bet in this game because they play much better at home than on the road.

For instance, Indiana is 11-7 SU at home with the eighth-best adjusted net rating at plus-6.1 points per 100 possessions and the eighth-best ATS margin (CTG).

On the other hand, the Hornets struggle on the road: Charlotte is 9-13 SU in away games with the 19th-ranked adjusted net rating at minus-3.0 points per 100 possessions and the 19th-ranked ATS margin (CTG).

Also, Indiana is a much better rebounding team than Charlotte. In fact, the Pacers have a plus-2.8 rebound-per-game margin while the Hornets have a minus-4.7 rebound-per-game margin.

GIMME the PACERS -3.5 (-108).

Over/Under

Slight “LEAN” to the OVER 228.5 (-110) since Indiana has several Under-friendly trends, Charlotte has played to the Over at the highest rate in the NBA, the past three Hornets-Pacers games have gone Over the total and there’s been a sharp line move towards the Over.

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Play-in tournament: Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers Play-in tournament NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Charlotte Hornets (33-39) and Indiana Pacers (34-38) face each other in an Eastern Conference play-in game Tuesday at Bankers Life Field House in Indianapolis. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Hornets vs. Pacers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Hornets really struggled down the stretch, losing each of their final five regular-season games while going 2-3 against the spread (ATS) during the span. They did cover in their season finale at the Washington Wizards, but haven’t covered in consecutive games since April 23-25.

The Pacers roughed up the Toronto Raptors in Tampa, Fla., in the season finale 125-113, and they have won three of the past five. In addition, Indiana is an impressive 6-0-1 ATS across the past seven while hitting the Over in each of the previous three.

Hornets at Pacers: Odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Hornets +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Pacers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Hornets +3 (-110) | Pacers -3 (-110)
Over/Under: 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Hornets at Pacers: Key injuries

Hornets

SF Gordon Hayward (foot) out
SF Cody Martin (ankle) out

Pacers

PG Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) questionable
PG Aaron Holiday (toe) questionable
SG Jeremy Lamb (knee) out
PF Domantas Sabonis (quadriceps) questionable
PG Edmond Sumner (knee) questionable
C Myles Turner (toe) out
SF T.J. Warren (foot) out

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Hornets at Pacers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Pacers 116, Hornets 109

Money line (ML)

The PACERS (-150) aren’t too terribly expensive if you just want to play them straight up in this play-in game and not fiddle with the points. However, you’ll obviously pay a little more, and laying 3 points isn’t that big of a deal against the ice-cold Hornets.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The PACERS -3 (-110) have been cover kings lately, going 6-0-1 ATS across the past seven, while the Hornets limp in with five consecutive losses. Back the Pacers to advance.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 227.5 (-110) is lean here, ever so slightly. The Under is 21-5 in the past 26 meetings in Indianapolis, and 3-0-1 in the past four meetings in this series. The Under is also 12-5 across the past 17 on the road for the Hornets. While that’s all and good, the Over has dominated for Indiana lately. However, the Under is 3-0-1 in the past four for the Pacers against sub-.500 teams.

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Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Charlotte Hornets (24-23) play their second game in consecutive days Friday, this time against the Indiana Pacers (21-25) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Hornets-Pacers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

Charlotte was crushed 111-89 Thursday by the Brooklyn Nets who were without All-Star SF Kevin Durant and PG James Harden. This will be the Hornets’ third game of a six-game road trip. They’re 4-2 straight up (SU) and 5-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last six games.

Indiana lost back-to-back games to the Bradley Beal-less Washington Wizards 132-124 as a 7-point road favorite Monday and 92-87 to the Miami Heat Monday as a 1.5-point home underdog. Over the past two weeks, the Pacers 4-3 SU and 3-4 ATS including two straight wins over the Heat March 19 and 21.

The Hornets snapped a four-game losing skid against the Pacers in their last meeting Jan. 29 to even the season series 1-1 SU and ATS entering Friday’s rubber match.

Hornets at Pacers: Odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Hornets +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Pacers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Hornets +4 (-110) | Pacers -4 (-110)
Over/Under: 219.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Hornets at Pacers: Key injuries

Hornets

SG Malik Monk (foot) questionable
PG LaMelo Ball (wrist) out

Pacers

SG Jeremy Lamb (toe) questionable
PF Domantas Sabonis (quadriceps) questionable

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Hornets at Pacers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Pacers 119, Hornets 110

Money line (ML)

PASS since Indiana is the right side here but the Pacers (-175) are a little too expensive for an outright win.

I wouldn’t hate parlaying Indiana’s money line with another favorite for a plus-money payout.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Believe it or not, All-Star forward Sabonis is in the bottom 10th percentile of forwards in points per 100 possessions differential, according to CleaningTheGlass.com

If Sabonis isn’t active Friday, there might actually be value in the Pacers from whatever line adjustment is made by the market.

Sabonis is averaging 22 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists per game on 69.4% true shooting in the two Hornets-Pacers games this year.

Also, each team likes to get out in transition and crash the glass. The Pacers and Hornets are in the top-5 in fast-break points and points off turnovers scored per game but Charlotte is bottom-10 in fastbreak points allowed and second-chance points allowed per game.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” OVER 219.5 (-110) for one-fifth of a unit, if at all, because this total has already been steamed down from the 223-point opening total and I’d prefer to fade the market than follow it in this spot.

Charlotte is 10-6 O/U as a home favorite and Indiana is 13-7 O/U as a road underdog. My hesitation about the Over in Hornets-Pacers is lately one of these sides has put up an offensive dud in their meetings.

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