The Charlotte Hornets (4-10) and Indiana Pacers (1-13) meet Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Hornets won 2-1
The Hornets lost 110-108 at the Toronto Raptros as a 7.5-point underdog as the Under (240) cashed last time out on Monday. Rookie Kon Knueppel, off to a strong start to his NBA career, had a team-best 24 points with 7 rebounds, 4 made 3-pointers and 3 steals in 36 minutes. F Miles Bridges added 22 points with 8 boards and 3 steals with 3 triples.
Charlotte has lost 3 in a row, and 6 of the past 7 outings, but it is 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 4 outings, while the Under is 3-1 in the 4-game span, and 8-2 across the past 10 contests since Oct. 30.
It’s been a challenging start for the defending Eastern Conference champion Pacers, losing 13 or 14 games to date, including 127-112 at Detroit on Monday. F Pascal Siakam led the way with a game-high 29 points, while G Bennedict Mathurin posted 25 points, and both Mathurin and Siakam had 3 triples apiece.
Indiana has lost 8 in a row since a 114-109 win over the Golden State Warriors Nov. 1 in Indianapolis as an 11-point underdogs. The Pacers have failed to cover the past 7 outings, too, while the Over is 3-1 across the past 4 contests.
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Hornets at Pacers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:16 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hornets -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Pacers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Against the spread: Hornets -1.5 (-110) | Pacers +1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 236.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Hornet at Pacers injuries
Hornets
- G Josh Green (shoulder) out
- G Tre Mann (ankle) doubtful
- F Liam McNeeley (illness) out
- F Brandon Miller (shoulder) out
- F Grant Williams (knee) out
Pacers
- G Johnny Furphy (ankle) out
- G Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) out
- C Quenton Jackson (hamstring) out
- G Kam Jones (back) out
- F Aaron Nesmith (knee) out
- F Obi Toppin (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Hornets at Pacers picks and predictions
Prediction
Hornets 117, Pacers 109
AVOID.
The Hornets (-125) are a better bet to get the job done, but when there is a favorite of 2 1/2 points or less, it’s generally better to back the favorite laying the points in such situations.
The HORNETS -1.5 (-110) are worthy playing laying the bit of points. The Hornets have won 3 of the past 4 meetings in this series, while also going 4-0 ATS in the span, and 6-2 ATS in the past 8 games meetings since March 20, 2023.
Charlotte has covered 3 of the past 4 games, while Indiana has failed to cover the past 7 outings. The Pacers have lost by 15 or more points in each of the past 6 games, too, with an average margin of defeat of 23.3 points per game.
The UNDER 236.5 (-110) is a strong play in this battle between the dregs of The Association.
While the Over is 3-1 in the past 4 games for Indiana, the Under has still cashed at a 6-3 pace in the previous 9 outings, and 9 of 13 games since Oct. 25.
The total has gone low in 3 of the past 4 games for the Hornets, while hitting at 8-2 clip in the past 10 outings. Charlotte has had difficulty scoring the basketball, going for 112 or fewer points in 6 of the past 7 outings.
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