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The Charlotte Hornets (28-31) hope to continue an eight-game road winning run when visiting the Indiana Pacers (15-44) on February 26, 2026. The Hornets face the Pacers in a game that Charlotte is currently a substantial favorite by 13 points. The game’s over/under is 229.5.

Check out everything you need to know to know about the Hornets-Pacers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Hornets vs. Pacers Game Information, TV Channel & OddsWhen: Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. ETWhere: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IndianaTV: FDSIN and FDSSELive Boxscore: FOX Sports Hornets vs Pacers Betting Information Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Hornets -13 -108 -112 229.5 -108 -112 -800 +560

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Hornets vs. Pacers Prediction

ATS Pick: Pacers (+ 13)
O/U Pick: Over (229.5)
Score Prediction: Hornets 118 – Pacers 112

Hornets vs. Pacers Betting InsightsOf 59 games thus far this season, the Hornets have played 29 with more than 229.5 points scored, their current matchup’s point total.This season, 29 of the Pacers’ 59 total matchups have gone over 229.5 total points scored.These two teams average a combined 227.4 points per game, 2.1 fewer points than the over/under of 229.5 set for this game.The Hornets and the Pacers have seen their opponents average a combined 3.1 more points per game than the point total of 229.5 set in this game.Charlotte has been the favorite in 16 games this season and has come away with the win 13 times (81.2%) in those contests.Indiana has been chosen as underdogs in 49 games this year and has walked away with the win 12 times (24.5%) in those games.Indiana holds a 2-0 record in the last two head-to-head games against Charlotte.The Pacers have an advantage against the spread as well (2-0) when taking the court against the Hornets.The Hornets beat the point spread in their previous five games, and were favored in three of them.The Pacers have been the favorite in two of their previous four games, and failed to beat the spread in all four.Hornets Recent TrendsThe Hornets have an 8-1-1 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall in their last 10 games.Charlotte and its opponents have combined to score an average of 227.4 points in its last 10 games, 2.1 less than the 229.5 over/under in this matchup.The Hornets have played 59 games, with 36 wins against the spread.The Hornets have hit the over in 39% of their opportunities this year (23 times over 59 games with a set point total).The 115.9 points per game the Hornets average are only 3.3 fewer points than the Pacers allow (119.2).When Charlotte scores more than 119.2 points, it is 19-3 against the spread and 16-6 overall.The Hornets are shooting 46% from the field this season, 2.7 percentage points lower than the 48.7% the Pacers allow to opponents.The Hornets have done a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (20-11-0) than they have in home games (16-11-1).Looking at over/unders, Charlotte hits the over less often at home, as it has exceeded the total nine times in 28 opportunities this season (32.1%). In away games, it has hit the over 14 times in 31 opportunities (45.2%). As a moneyline favorite, the Hornets have won a higher percentage of their home games (.857) compared to away games (.778).Hornets Recent Stats Stat Average Rank Points Scored 115.9 12 Points Allowed 113.4 10 Rebounds 46.1 4 Assists 26.5 13 Steals 6.9 30 Blocks 4.6 19 Hornets LeadersKon Knueppel puts up 19.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks.LaMelo Ball posts 19.4 points, 7.3 assists and 4.8 rebounds per contest.Miles Bridges posts 18.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest, shooting 45.0% from the field and 33.2% from beyond the arc with 2.1 made 3-pointers per contest.Brandon Miller posts 20.6 points, 4.6 boards and 3.4 assists per game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 36.7% from downtown with 3.0 made 3-pointers per contest.Moussa Diabate puts up 8.2 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, shooting 63.8% from the field.Hornets Player Props Points O/U Points Over Odds PPG Brandon Miller 21.5 -102 20.6 LaMelo Ball 19.5 -112 19.4 Kon Knueppel 18.5 -102 19.3 Miles Bridges 15.5 -122 18.1 Coby White 13.5 -106 18.3 Pacers Recent TrendsThe Pacers have a 3-7 record against the spread while going 2-8 overall in their last 10 games.Indiana and its opponents have combined to score an average of 227.0 combined points in its last 10 games, 2.5 less than the 229.5 over/under in this matchup.The Pacers have played 59 games, with 28 wins against the spread.This year, Indiana has an against-the-spread record of 3-1 in its four games as an underdog of 13 points or more.The Pacers have hit the over 44.1% of the time this season (26 of 59 games with a set point total).The Pacers put up an average of 111.5 points per game, just 1.9 fewer points than the 113.4 the Hornets allow.When it scores more than 113.4 points, Indiana is 18-11 against the spread and 12-17 overall.The Pacers have shot at a 45% rate from the field this season, 2.3 percentage points fewer than the 47.3% shooting opponents of the Hornets have averaged.In 2025-26 against the spread, the Pacers have a better winning percentage at home (.567, 17-13-0 record) than away (.379, 11-18-0).Indiana’s games have gone above the over/under 50% of the time at home (15 of 30), and 37.9% of the time away (11 of 29).The Pacers’ winning percentage at home when moneyline favorites is .429 (3-4), and away it is .000 (0-3).Pacers Recent Stats Stat Average Rank Points Scored 111.5 28 Points Allowed 119.2 25 Rebounds 42.6 25 Assists 26.3 16 Steals 7.5 25 Blocks 4.7 18 Pacers LeadersPascal Siakam generates 23.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game for the Pacers.The Pacers are receiving 17.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game from Andrew Nembhard this year.Jarace Walker is averaging 10.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. He is draining 39.6% of his shots from the field and 35.6% from 3-point range, with 1.6 triples per contest.The Pacers are receiving 8.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game from Jay Huff this season.T.J. McConnell gives the Pacers 9.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game while putting up 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.Pacers Player Props Points O/U Points Over Odds PPG Andrew Nembhard 17.5 -106 17.4 Jarace Walker 15.5 -132 10.8 Jay Huff 11.5 -110 8.9 Kam Jones 9.5 -114 3.9 Ben Sheppard 8.5 -106 6.9

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