Pacers vs. Hornets Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – December 8

Published 8:17 pm Saturday, December 7, 2024

The Charlotte Hornets (6-17) visit the Indiana Pacers (10-14) after losing eight road games in a row. The Pacers are double-digit favorites by 11.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 5:00 PM ET on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

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Pacers vs. Hornets Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024
  • Time: 5:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: FDSIN and FDSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

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Pacers vs. Hornets Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Pacers 115 – Hornets 111

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Spread & Total Prediction for Pacers vs. Hornets

  • Pick ATS: Hornets (+ 11.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Pacers (-3.5)
  • Pick OU:

    Over (225.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 226.1
  • The Hornets have put together a 12-11-0 ATS record this season as opposed to the 8-16-0 mark of the Pacers.
  • Indiana hasn’t covered the spread as an 11.5-point favorite or more this season, while Charlotte covers as an underdog of 11.5 or more 33.3% of the time.
  • Charlotte and its opponents have exceeded the point total 39.1% of the time this season (nine out of 23). That’s less often than Indiana and its opponents have (16 out of 24).
  • The Pacers have a .467 winning percentage as a moneyline favorite (7-8) this season, better than the .227 winning percentage for the Hornets as a moneyline underdog (5-17).

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Pacers Performance Insights

  • The Pacers’ defense ranks fourth-worst in the NBA with 118.4 points allowed per game, but their offense has been more effective, putting up 114.2 points per game (11th-ranked in league).
  • Indiana has struggled to rack up rebounds this season, ranking third-worst in the league with 40.2 rebounds per game. It ranks 11th by allowing 43.3 boards per contest.
  • The Pacers are averaging 27.3 dimes per game, which ranks them 10th in the NBA in 2024-25.
  • Indiana is 16th in the NBA with 14.2 turnovers per game this year. Meanwhile, it ranks 16th with 14 forced turnovers per contest.
  • The Pacers are sinking 12.4 threes per game (20th-ranked in NBA) this season, while owning a 37.5% three-point percentage (eighth-ranked).

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Hornets Performance Insights

  • Offensively, the Hornets are the fifth-worst team in the league (106.8 points per game). Defensively, they are 14th (112.7 points conceded per game).
  • Charlotte is eighth in the NBA in rebounds per game (45.2) and ninth in rebounds allowed (43).
  • This season the Hornets are fourth-worst in the NBA in assists at 23 per game.
  • In terms of turnovers, Charlotte is 20th in the NBA in committing them (14.7 per game). It is 20th in forcing them (13.5 per game).
  • Beyond the arc, the Hornets are third-best in the league in 3-pointers made per game (15.8). They are 15th in 3-point percentage at 36.1%.

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