{"id":78441,"date":"2026-01-08T20:23:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T23:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/pacers-at-hornets-odds-picks-and-predictions\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T20:23:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T23:23:24","slug":"pacers-at-hornets-odds-picks-and-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/pacers-at-hornets-odds-picks-and-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Pacers at Hornets odds, picks and predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Indiana Pacers<\/a><\/strong> (6-31) face the Charlotte Hornets<\/a><\/strong> (13-24) Thursday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s<\/a> NBA odds around the Pacers vs. Hornets odds<\/strong> and make our expert NBA picks and predictions<\/a> for the best bets.<\/p>\n\n

Season series: Pacers lead 1-0 after 127-118 home win Nov. 19 as 1.5-point dogs where the Over (237.5) cashed.<\/p>\n

The Pacers have lost 13 in a row after covering as 6.5-point home dogs in a 120-116 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. F Pascal Siakam <\/strong>led the squad with 22 points as the Under (236.5) just scraped by. Siakam is averaging 26.3 PPG in 3 games this month. Last year’s Eastern Conference champs continue to struggle without G Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles).<\/p>\n

The Hornets followed up an eye-opening 124-97 road upset over the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder with a 97-96 loss at home to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. They still covered for the fifth straight game, this time as 2.5-point dogs. G LaMelo Ball <\/strong>struggled going 7-for-20 from the floor but posted 15 points, 7 boards and 7 dimes. G Collin Sexton<\/strong> had 22 points off the bench.<\/p>\n\n

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Pacers at Hornets odds<\/h2>\n

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook<\/a>; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub<\/a> for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n

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  • Moneyline (ML)<\/strong>: Pacers +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Hornets -190 (bet $109 to win $100)<\/li>\n
  • Against the spread (ATS)<\/strong>: Pacers +4.5 (-110) | Hornets -4.5 (-110)<\/li>\n
  • Over\/Under (O\/U)<\/strong>: 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Pacers at Hornets key injuries<\/h2>\n

    Pacers<\/p>\n

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    • G Tyrese Haliburton<\/strong> (Achilles) out<\/li>\n
    • F Isaiah Jackson<\/strong> (concussion) out<\/li>\n
    • F Bennedict Mathurin<\/strong> (thumb) out<\/li>\n
    • G Andrew Nembhard<\/strong> (back) questionable<\/li>\n
    • F Obi Toppin<\/strong> (foot) out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Hornets<\/p>\n

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      • G LaMelo Ball<\/strong> (ankle) probable<\/li>\n
      • C Ryan Kalkbrenner<\/strong> (elbow) out<\/li>\n
      • F Brandon Miller<\/strong> (knee) probable<\/li>\n
      • F Mason Plumlee<\/strong> (groin) out<\/li>\n
      • F Grant Williams<\/strong> (knee) out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

        Pacers at Hornets picks and predictions<\/h2>\n

        Prediction<\/h3>\n

        Hornets 113, Pacers 106<\/p>\n

        There’s no play here. The Hornets are -190 home favorites, but they’re far too inconsistent to back at that price, especially on a back-to-back.<\/p>\n

        Instead, I’ll take LAMELO BALL OVER 28.5 POINTS+REBOUNDS+ASSISTS (-118)<\/strong>. He had 18 points, 9 assists and 7 boards against Indiana earlier this season, and the Pacers play no defense.<\/p>\n

        Take HORNETS -4.5 (-110)<\/strong> but go easy here. The Hornets have covered in 8 of 10 but the Pacers are 18-19 ATS despite having just 6 wins on the season. That’s partly why this spread isn’t higher, and if it were 6.5, I’d be on Indiana’s side.<\/p>\n

        The Hornets are 5-5 O\/U in their last 10 while the Pacers are 4-6. The first meeting went Over 237.5, but the Pacers are 1-16 on the road. Charlotte is also on a back-to-back. Go UNDER 232.5 (-110)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

        For more sports betting picks and tips<\/strong>, check out SportsbookWire.com<\/a> and BetFTW<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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