Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and predictions

The Charlotte Hornets (28-31) visit the Indiana Pacers (15-44) Thursday for a 7 p.m. ET tip from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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.

Season series: Pacers lead 2-0

Charlotte has won back-to-back games after dominating the Chicago Bulls 131-99 Tuesday, covering as an 8.5-point road favorite with the Under (232.5) narrowly hitting. F Brandon Miller scored a team-high 23 points, while G Kon Knueppel added 21. The Hornets shot 52% from the field and made 25 3’s in the blowout.

Indiana has dropped 4 games in a row after losing 135-114 against the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday, failing to cover as an 11.5-point home underdog with the Over (234.5) hitting. G Andrew Nembhard and C Micah Potter each scored 23 points. The Pacers shot 43% from the field in the losing effort.

The Pacers took down the Hornets 114-112, covering as 4.5-point road underdogs with the Under (231.5) hitting in their last matchup Jan. 8. Indiana won the first meeting 127-118 Nov. 19.

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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 10:16 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Hornets -900 (bet $900 to win $100) | Pacers +575 (bet $100 to win $575)
• Against the spread (ATS): Hornets -12.5 (-115) | Pacers +12.5 (-105)
• Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Hornets at Pacers key injuries

Hornets

• G Liam McNeeley (ankle) out

Pacers

• G Johnny Furphy (knee) out
• G Tyrese Haliburton (achilles) out
• G Andrew Nembhard (back) questionable
• F Pascal Siakam (wrist) doubtful
• F Obi Toppin (foot) questionable
• C Ivica Zubac (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Hornets at Pacers picks and predictions

Prediction

Hornets 124, Pacers 109

PASS.

There is no value on the Hornets (-900), who are 7-3 over their last 10 games, to take down the ailing Pacers (+575), who are 2-8 over their last 10.

BET HORNETS -12.5 (-115).

The biggest difference in this contest, as it has been a majority of the season for the Pacers, is the IR. The Hornets are nearly healthy, while the Pacers are far from it.

The Hornets are 9-1 ATS over their last 10 games, including 5-0 ATS over their last 5 and 5-0 in their last 5 as favorites. They are also 4-0 ATS in their last 4 on the road.

The Pacers are just 3-7 ATS over their last 10 games, including 0-4 ATS in their last 4 and 0-3 ATS both as underdogs and at home.

BET OVER 228.5 (-110).

The Hornets have scored at least 129 in back-to-back games and at least 110 in 4 of their last 5. They have allowed 112 or more in 2 of their last 3.

The Pacers have hit the Over in 7 of their last 10, including 5 of their last 6. They have scored 114 or more in 5 of their last 6, including each of their last 3, while allowing at least 131 in 3 straight. They have allowed 122 or more in 6 of their last 9.

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