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The Charlotte Hornets (28-31) visit the Indiana Pacers (15-44) after winning eight home road in a row. The Hornets are double-digit favorites by 12.5 points in the matchup, which tips at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
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Hornets vs. Pacers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Hornets 118, Pacers 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Hornets (-763)
- Total Pick: Over 229.5 (computer predicts 230.0 points)
- Pick ATS: Pacers (+12.5)
Recent Hornets vs. Pacers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2026 | Hornets | -4.5 | 232.5 | -192 | +159 | 114-112 IND |
| 11/19/2025 | Hornets | -1.5 | 238.5 | -126 | +106 | 127-118 IND |
| 4/2/2025 | Pacers | -15.5 | 222.5 | -1299 | +775 | 119-105 IND |
| 12/8/2024 | Pacers | -11.5 | 221.5 | -641 | +465 | 113-109 CHA |
| 11/8/2024 | Pacers | -6.5 | 235.5 | -272 | +219 | 103-83 CHA |
Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Charlotte has compiled a 36-22-1 record against the spread.
- In Charlotte's 59 games with a set total, 23 have hit the over (39%).
- This season, the Hornets have been favored 16 times and won 13, or 81.2%, of those games.
- Charlotte has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -763.
Pacers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Indiana has gone 28-31-0 ATS this year.
- The Pacers have a 3-2 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 12.5 points or more.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 26 of Indiana's 59 games with a set total.
- The Pacers have gone 12-37 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 24.5% of those games).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +530 or longer, Indiana has a record of 1-2 (33.3%).
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Hornets vs. Pacers Injury Report
Hornets
Hornets:
Liam McNeeley: Out (Ankle)
Pacers
Pacers:
Johnny Furphy: Out For Season (Knee),
Tyrese Haliburton: Out For Season (Achilles),
Aaron Nesmith: Out (Ankle),
Pascal Siakam: Day-To-Day (Wrist),
Andrew Nembhard: Questionable (Back),
Obi Toppin: Out (Foot),
Ivica Zubac: Out (Ankle)
Hornets vs. Pacers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSIN and FDSSE
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
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