Hornets vs Pacers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 17

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Charlotte Hornets logo on the left and Indiana Pacers logo on the right
BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 17, 2024, 1:25 PM
  • The Pacers are -5.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 231.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSCH | BSIN

The Charlotte Hornets visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Indianapolis, IN.

The Pacers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Hornets vs Pacers Over/Under is 231.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 3-1 against the spread, while the Pacers are 1-2 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Pacers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+5.5 -115O 231.5 -110+170
Indiana Pacers -5.5 -105U 231.5 -110-210

Pacers vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Hornets will win Thursday‘s game with 76% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Hornets and Pacers.

Pacers vs Hornets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pacers will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 62.4% confidence.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 31 games (+13.50 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 39 games (+11.75 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 4Q Spread in 26 of their last 39 games (+10.90 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 14 games (+9.80 Units / 64% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 33 away games (+9.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 73 games (+19.15 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Team Total Over in 59 of their last 96 games (+17.85 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 57 of their last 94 games (+16.65 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 34 games (+14.65 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 59 of their last 100 games (+12.50 Units / 11% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Hornets have gone 3-1 (+1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI).

  • 2-2 against the Moneyline (+0.15 Units / 3.19% ROI)
  • 2-2 against the Over for game total points (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 2-2 against the Under for game total points (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Pacers have gone 1-2 (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 1-2 against the Moneyline (-2.05 Units / -39.05% ROI)
  • 3-0 against the Over for game total points (+3 Units / 90.91% ROI)
  • 0-3 against the Under for game total points (-3.3 Units / -100% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 100 games (-31.40 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 96 games (-30.80 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 73 games (-29.60 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 100 games (-27.70 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 41 of their last 100 games (-23.55 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 34 of their last 82 games (-20.90 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 48 games (-20.85 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 3Q Spread in 34 of their last 81 games (-19.25 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the Spread in 33 of their last 81 games (-18.70 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 30 of their last 76 games (-18.30 Units / -21% ROI)

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Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Indiana Pacers

The Hornets were 2-10 (.167) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Hornets were winless (0-15) when forcing fewer than 5 steals last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .385

The Hornets are 3-27 (.100) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .415

The Hornets were 10-26 (.278) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 5th-worst in the NBA. The Pacers averaged 12.9 turnovers per game (1,059 turnovers/82 games) last season — T-9th-lowest in the NBA.

Indiana Pacers: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The Pacers were 24-8 (.750) when winning the rebounding margin last season — 10th-best in the NBA. The Hornets averaged 47.3 rebounds/game last season — lowest in the NBA.

The Pacers were 28-7 (.800) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — 7th-best in the NBA. The Hornets allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three last season — 5th-worst in the NBA.

The Pacers were 24-8 (.750) when winning the rebounding margin last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .643

The Pacers were 18-26 (.409) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

Injury Report: Pacers vs. HornetsThursday‘s Game, Oct. 17

  • Indiana Pacers – No Injuries Reported
  • Charlotte Hornets – No Injuries Reported

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets averaged 51.0 points per game (4,184 points/82 games) in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 57.2

The Hornets had 18.4 free throw attempts per game last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

The Hornets shot 33% from three (881/2,669) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Hornets averaged 106.6 points per game (8,740 points/82 games) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.3

Indiana Pacers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers averaged 57.9 points in the paint per game (4,746 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.3

The Pacers averaged 61.5 points per game (5,039 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.5

The Pacers averaged 3.1 fast break points per game (204 points/66 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Pacers averaged 29.0 points in the paint per game (2,374 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.6

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,709 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Hornets averaged 6.9 steals per game (562 steals/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Hornets averaged 5.2 blocks per game (425 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Hornets have averaged 34.3 defensive rebounds per game (5,624 rebounds/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

Indiana Pacers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers averaged 33.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,730 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pacers averaged 5.8 blocks per game (478 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (492 blocks/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Pacers allowed 58.4 points in the paint per game (4,788 points/82 games) last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 50.3


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