Indiana looks to cover the Pacers-Hornets -4 point betting spread on Friday and improve its overall 31-26 mark when they host Charlotte in NBA basketball action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sports bettors looking to pick the Indiana Pacers as their prediction for this matchup, they were listed earlier as -4-point favorites on the betting odds board at Sportsbook. Those betting on the total over/under for points scored have seen that line set at 203.5 for Friday at shops such as Sportsbook.
A 104-100 result in favor of the Hornets is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Charlotte Hornets will try to spoil the party on Friday; they are 28-27-1 ATS against the betting spread this NBA season, while the Indiana Pacers are 29-28 ATS. Charlotte is 25-30-1 vs the betting total points scored; Indiana is 27-29-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Indiana vs Charlotte injuries news.
The Odds Shark betting Power Rankings have the Indiana Pacers at No. 18 and the Charlotte Hornets at No. 9 heading into this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Indiana's No. 12-ranked offense (102.49 PPG) against a Charlotte Hornets defense that ranks No. 11 at 100.96 PPG. The Indiana Pacers have averaged 44.8% from the field per game, more than the Charlotte Hornets have managed so far this NBA season (43.24% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Charlotte got 20 points from Kemba Walker but lost anyway 114-103 against the Cavaliers on Wednesday at Quicken Loans Arena.
The Pacers grabbed a 108-105 win over the Knicks on Wednesday, behind a 27-point effort from Paul George at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Next Betting Matchups
Charlotte at Atlanta, Sunday, February 28th
Indiana home to Portland, Sunday, February 28th