Pacers vs. Hornets NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for December 20

Pacers vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse -- Indianapolis, Indiana
• Coverage: BSIN and BSSE

The Indiana Pacers (13-12) take a four-game losing streak into a home matchup with the Charlotte Hornets (7-18), who have lost five straight. The Pacers are favorites (-9.5) in the contest, which tips at 7:00 PM ET (on BSIN and BSSE) on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. The matchup's over/under is set at 248.

Pacers vs. Hornets Odds & Spread

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Pacers vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Pacers win (78.1%)

Pacers vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Pacers have compiled a 13-12-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Hornets are 9-15-1 against the spread this season.
• Games involving the Pacers have hit the over 19 times this season.
• The Hornets have hit the over 56% of the time this season (14 of 25 games with a set point total).
• Indiana owns a better record against the spread at home (7-6-0) than it does on the road (6-6-0).
• In home games, the Pacers exceed the over/under 76.9% of the time (10 of 13 games). They've hit the over in 75% of away games (nine of 12 contests).
• This year, Charlotte is 5-8-1 at home against the spread (.357 winning percentage). Away, it is 4-7-0 ATS (.364).
• Hornets games have gone above the over/under 50% of the time at home (seven of 14), and 63.6% of the time away (seven of 11).

Pacers Leaders

• Tyrese Haliburton averages 24.8 points, 3.9 boards and 11.8 assists, shooting 50.3% from the field and 43.4% from downtown, with 3.6 made 3-pointers per contest (third in league).
• Myles Turner is averaging 16.5 points, 1.2 assists and 7.7 boards.
• Bruce Brown's numbers on the season are 12.2 points, 4.7 boards and 2.9 assists per contest, shooting 46.4% from the floor and 30.7% from downtown, with an average of 1.1 made 3-pointers.
• Bennedict Mathurin averages 14.5 points, 3.8 boards and 2.2 assists, shooting 45.4% from the field and 37.8% from beyond the arc, with 1.3 made treys per contest.
• Buddy Hield is averaging 12.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists.

Hornets Leaders

• Gordon Hayward averages 15.2 points for the Hornets, plus 4.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists.
• The Hornets get 23.1 points per game from Terry Rozier, plus 3.4 rebounds and 7.1 assists.
• P.J. Washington's numbers on the season are 13.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. He is draining 42.5% of his shots from the floor and 32.8% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.0 triples.
• The Hornets receive 12.7 points per game from Mark Williams, plus 9.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists.
• Brandon Miller's numbers on the season are 14.8 points, 4.0 boards and 2.2 assists per game. He is sinking 43.1% of his shots from the field and 37.8% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.0 treys.

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