Pacers vs Hornets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 08, 2024, 3:30 PM
  • The Pacers are -6.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 235.5 points
  • Watch the game on FDCH | FDIN

The Indiana Pacers visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Charlotte, NC.

The Pacers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The Pacers vs Hornets Over/Under is 236.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pacers are 4-3 against the spread, while the Hornets are 3-5 against the spread.


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Pacers vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Indiana Pacers-6.5 -115O 236.5 -110-275
Charlotte Hornets +6.5 -105U 236.5 -110+220

Hornets vs Pacers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

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

Hornets vs Pacers Spread Prediction:

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


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  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 51 of their last 81 games (+16.42 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 42 games (+15.85 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Team Total Over in 59 of their last 100 games (+14.25 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 30 games (+13.20 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 59 games (+11.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 39 games (+13.30 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 47 games (+12.45 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 42 games at home (+12.25 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 42 of their last 69 games (+11.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 47 games (+11.13 Units / 23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pacers have gone 4-3 (+0.7 Units / 7.95% ROI).

  • 4-4 against the Moneyline (-1.35 Units / -9.57% ROI)
  • 6-2 against the Over for game total points (+3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI)
  • 2-6 against the Under for game total points (-4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 3-5 (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI).

  • 3-5 against the Moneyline (-0.2 Units / -2.08% ROI)
  • 2-6 against the Over for game total points (-4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI)
  • 6-2 against the Under for game total points (+3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 56 games (-24.93 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 84 games (-22.95 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 33 of their last 81 games (-21.82 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 33 of their last 84 games (-20.90 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 84 games (-20.43 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 81 games (-28.15 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Team Total Under in 38 of their last 100 games (-28.10 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 100 games (-25.43 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 100 games (-24.65 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 34 of their last 83 games (-21.25 Units / -22% ROI)

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

The Pacers are 9-10 (.474) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .551

The Pacers are 26-8 (.765) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .631

The Pacers were 6-10 (.375) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Pacers are 11-10 (.524) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .447

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

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 3-28 (.097) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .388

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 are winless (0-15) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .393

Injury Report: Hornets vs. PacersFriday‘s Game, Nov. 8

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

Indiana Pacers Offensive Stats & Trends

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 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 58.0 points in the paint per game (2,376 points/41 games) on the road last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49.7

The Pacers have averaged 28.8 points in the paint per game (2,588 points/90 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.6

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

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 have averaged 105.2 points per game (4,631 points/44 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 113.2

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 Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers averaged 33.7 defensive rebounds per game (2,763 rebounds/82 games) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

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

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 allowed 10.7 made three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 12.8

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 6.3 steals per game (291 steals/46 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

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 4.5 blocks per game (371 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Hornets have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (197 blocks/46 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2


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