The Charlotte Hornets (6-17) visit the Indiana Pacers (10-14) after losing eight straight road games. The Pacers are heavy favorites by 11.5 points in the contest, which begins 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 (12-11-0 ATS) have covered the spread 33.3% of the time, 18.9% more often than the Pacers (8-16-0) this year.
• 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.
• When it comes to topping the total in 2024-25, Charlotte and its opponents aren’t as successful (39.1% of the time) as Indiana and its opponents (66.7%).
• As a moneyline underdog this season, the Hornets are 5-17, while the Pacers are 7-8 as moneyline favorites.

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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, averaging 114.2 points per game (11th-ranked in league).
• Indiana is grabbing just 40.2 rebounds per game (third-worst in NBA), and it is allowing 43.3 rebounds per contest (11th-ranked).
• The Pacers rank 10th in the NBA with 27.3 assists per game.
• Indiana is averaging 14.2 turnovers per game (16th-ranked in NBA) this year, while forcing 14 turnovers per contest (16th-ranked).
• The Pacers are making 12.4 three-pointers per game (20th-ranked in league). They sport a 37.5% shooting percentage (eighth-ranked) from downtown.

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Hornets Performance Insights

• The Hornets are the fifth-worst squad in the league in points scored (106.8 per game) and 14th in points conceded (112.7).
• On the glass, Charlotte is eighth in the league in rebounds (45.2 per game). It is ninth in rebounds conceded (43 per game).
• With 23 assists per game, the Hornets are fourth-worst in the NBA.
• In 2024-25, Charlotte is 20th in the league in turnovers committed (14.7 per game) and 20th in turnovers forced (13.5).
• Beyond the arc, the Hornets are third-best in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (15.8). They are 15th in 3-point percentage at 36.1%.

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