Charlotte Hornets vs. Indiana Pacers ATS Prediction

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The Indiana Pacers (48-33), 6-point favorites, welcome the Charlotte Hornets (35-46) to Bankers Life Fieldhouse to start Eastern Conference play. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 217.5 points and it will air on Fox Sports Carolina at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.

Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers Betting Odds

The Pacers lead the season series two games to one. The two teams combined to put up 240 points in their most recent game, which was well over the projected point total of 215. Indiana won 123-117, covering as 1-point underdogs. The Pacers’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Hornets. Indiana had a rate of 12.2, while Charlotte posted a mark of 18.4. Sabonis was the game’s top overall scorer with 30 points.

Indiana could have trouble getting to the foul line in this showdown. The Pacers currently rank 24th in the league with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.175, while Charlotte ranks second in FTA rate allowed (0.166). Furthermore, the Hornets commit the third-fewest errors in the league (turnover percentage of 12.3 percent), while the pesky defense of the Pacers causes the second-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 15.2 percent).

Of the Hornets’ 81 games, 41 have finished over the projected point total. Charlotte heads into the game with records of 35-46 straight up (SU) and 32-45-4 against the spread (ATS).

Of the Pacers’ 81 games, 47 have finished under the total. Moreover, Indiana is 48-33 SU and 47-34 ATS.

Willy Hernangomez and Malik Monk have played well over the last five games for Charlotte. Hernangomez has averaged 9.6 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, while Monk has put up 17.4 points and 3.2 assists a game during that span.

Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Pacers, ATS Winner – Hornets, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Hornets rank 21st in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while the Pacers rank 26th (24.4).
  • Indiana ranks second in steals per game (8.9) while Charlotte ranks 26th (6.8).
  • The Pacers rank second in points off turnovers per game (18.4) while the Hornets rank 16th (16.2).
  • Charlotte ranks first in second chance points allowed per game (10.6) while Indiana ranks 15th (12.7).
  • Charlotte ranks 20th in blocks per game (4.5) while Indiana ranks 26th (4.1).
  • The Pacers rank fifth in fast break points per game (14.8) while the Hornets rank 28th (9.2).
  • The Pacers rank 12th in assists allowed per game (23.2) while the Hornets rank 26th (24.8).
  • Indiana ranks 13th in points in the paint per game (44.7) while Charlotte ranks 17th in points allowed in the paint per game (45.2).
  • Charlotte ranks fourth in rebounds per game (45.3) while Indiana ranks 22nd (42.2).
  • In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Charlotte is 12-3 and Indiana is 26-4.
  • When reaching the century mark, the Hornets are 34-23 and the Pacers are 39-16.
  • Indiana is 24-16 ATS at home, while Charlotte is 15-22-3 ATS on the road.
  • The Hornets have 20 unders, 19 overs and 1 push in 40 road games.
  • The Pacers have 23 unders, 16 overs and 1 push in 40 home games.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Charlotte and Indiana have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • The Pacers are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Hornets are 1-4.
  • The Pacers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, up from 1.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 112.6 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 113.8 points per game (5.7 above their season average).