The Pacers are ready to clash with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, Dec 20. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 7:00 ET and will be televised on BSIN. Indiana enters this game as 10.5-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 249.5. Can the Pacers pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Pacers vs. Hornets predictions.
Pacers vs. Hornets Odds
- Spread: Pacers -10.5
- Total 249.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec 20
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
- TV: BSIN
Hornets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games away from home, the Hornets have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 101 points per game in these contests.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 0-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
Pacers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 123 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Pacers have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
Do the Hornets Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Coming into today’s game, the Hornets are 7-18 overall and are looking to pull off an upset as +10.5 point underdogs. In the Eastern Conference, they are 13th and are 4th in the Southeast division.
The Hornets offense is coming off a game in which they scored 99 points vs. the Raptors. Overall their field goal percentage was 43.8% while connecting on 8 threes. So far, three-pointers haven’t been a huge part of Charlotte’s offense, as they average just 31.4 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is 46% while averaging 98.8 possessions per contest.
Currently, the Hornets’ defense holds the 25 rank in the NBA, allowing 120.7 points per game.
Charlotte’s defense is currently forcing 13.5 turnovers per game, which is 17th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 18th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.8 rejections per game.
Will the Pacers Find a Way to Win at Home?
Coming into today’s game against the Hornets, the Pacers are 13-12 overall and are looking to snap their four game skid. On the road, the Pacers are 6-6 this season compared to a 7-6 record at home.
The Pacers’ offense finished with 127 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 127.4 points per contest. In terms of offense, the Pacers have a season-long field goal percentage of 50%, putting them 1st in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 11th in percentage and 8th in three-pointers made.
Coming into the game, the Pacers will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 127.0 points per game (30).
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Pacers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 56.1% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 39.8% from downtown.
Pacers vs. Hornets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Tyrese Haliburton and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -140 while the under is at +110. For his matchup against the Pacers, we recommend taking the under on Tyrese Haliburton and his prop bet of 24.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 21.
- The Prop: Tyrese Haliburton Under 24.5 Points (+110)
Pacers vs. Hornets Predictions
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Pacers to secure the win, with an expected final score of 116-103. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -10.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 249.5 and our model has the Hornets and Pacers finishing with a combined 219 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Pacers -10.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook