Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction
Charlotte Hornets
Indiana Pacers
Hornets to Win at Home
- The Hornets will continue to be without Ryan Kalkbrenner, who remains sidelined due to an elbow injury and have listed Moussa Diabate (wrist), Brandon Miller (knee) and Tidjane Salaun (ankle) as “Game Time Decisions.” Ben Mathurin will be missing in action for the Pacers owing to a right thumb strain, with no specific timeline set for his return. Indiana has also announced that Isaiah Jackson (concussion) will be a “Game Time Decision.”
- The Pacers topped the Hornets 127-118 in their first meeting of the 2025-26 regular season on Nov 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- Miles Bridges averaged 20.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists in his last 5 games versus Indiana.
Charlotte Hornets to Win and Cover the Spread (-4.5)
| Tournament: | NBA 2025-26 Season |
| Live Streaming: | NBA League Pass |
| Venue: | Spectrum Center, North Carolina |
| Tip Off: | 05:30:00 |
Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | 1.52 | 2.48 |
Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Match Prediction & Analysis
The Charlotte Hornets play host to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night at Spectrum Center. Charlotte is full of confidence, having won two in a row and would be looking to sting the Pacers, to keep their winning streak alive. Indiana, on the other hand, is on a ridiculous thirteen-game slide, desperately seeking a victory to remember what it was like to win.
Current Standings: The Hornets are currently ranked 12th in the Eastern Conference, following a 13-23 showing so far, while the Pacers occupy 15th place in the East, behind a dismal 6-31 record to date.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Charlotte has won three out of the last five meetings against Indiana, scoring 110.0 points per game, giving up 108.0 points per contest. The average total match points in the last five matches between the Hornets and Pacers is 218.0.
Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | 20.1 | 6.5 | 3.7 | 0.6/0.6 |
| Pascal Siakam | 23.7 | 6.6 | 3.8 | 1.3/0.4 |
Teams Preview
Charlotte Hornets Preview
The Charlotte Hornets came up with a big win on Monday night, crushing the Oklahoma City Thunder 124-97 at Paycom Center. Charlotte now improves to 6-13 on the road this campaign, while holding a 7-10 record at Spectrum Center.
Brandon Miller was impressive on the night, tallying 28 points, hitting 7 from downtown. He also had 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks. Kon Knueppel added 23 points, 5 boards, 5 assists and 1 steal. Miles Bridges posted a double-double, contributing 17 points, 11 rebounds, 4 dimes and 1 block.
The Hornets shot 53.2% from the field, simultaneously playing outstanding defense, limiting the reigning NBA champions to just 36.6% shooting. They also pounded the glass with great force, winning the rebounding battle 52-33. Their ball movement was crisp as well, leading to 25 assists in the game.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116.1 PPG in the 2025-26 campaign, going 45.8% from the floor. They have averaged 44.8 RPG and 26.4 APG until now. Defensively, Charlotte records 6.9 SPG and 4.8 BPG to date. During their last five encounters of the new season, the Hornets produced 119.0 points a contest, allowing 114.6 points per matchup.
Indiana Pacers Preview
The Indiana Pacers succumbed to the Cleveland Cavaliers 116-120 on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers now drop to 5-15 at home on the season. Pascal Siakam was the high point man for Indiana with 22 points. Jay Huff added 20 points of his own. Andrew Nembhard registered a double-double, tallying 15 points and 11 assists. Aaron Nesmith contributed 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 dimes.
The Pacers were unable to contain the Cavaliers offensively, as they went off for 55.7% from the floor. They were also outrebounded 32-48 and gave up 33 assists on the night. Indiana’s interior defense was poor as well, conceding 64 points in the paint.
The Indiana Pacers have been averaging 110.8 PPG (No.28 in the Association) this campaign, making 44.1% (30th in the league) of their baskets. They collect 42.5 RPG and 24.5 APG (28th in the NBA standings) thus far. On D, Indiana averages 7.2 SPG and 5.0 BPG. The Pacers churned out 117.0 points per outing, permitting 123.2 points a matchup, through their last five games of the season.
Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | LaMelo Ball |
| SG | Brandon Miller |
| SF | Kon Knueppel |
| PF | Miles Bridges |
| C | Moussa Diabate |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Andrew Nembhard |
| SG | Aaron Nesmith |
| SF | Johnny Furphy |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| C | Jay Huff |
CHARLOTTE HORNETS vs INDIANA PACERS
Winning PredictionThe Charlotte Hornets are overwhelming favorites heading into Thursday, possessing momentum on their side, as a result of riding a two-game winning streak and having the unconditional support of Spectrum Center. We are backing the Hornets to add to their home wins by taking this clash.
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