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Charlotte Hornets vs. Indiana Pacers: Odds, Injury Report, Prediction

By Evan Birchmore

Oct 5, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton laugh in the second half of an NBA preseason game at Spectrum Center. The Indiana Pacers won 122-97. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton laugh in the second half of an NBA preseason game at Spectrum Center. The Indiana Pacers won 122-97. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Charlotte Hornets are in action tonight as they welcome the Indiana Pacers to town for a midweek matchup, with tipoff set for 7:00 p.m.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Indiana Pacers: Odds and Moneyline (FanDuel)

Point spread: Hornets – 2.5

Money line: Hornets -136 / Pacers +118

Over-under: 233.5

Charlotte Hornets vs. Indiana Pacers: Injury Report

Hornets: Dennis Smith Jr. (left ankle sprain) is DOUBTFUL. Gordon Hayward (left shoulder contusion), and Cody Martin (left knee procedure) are OUT.

Pacers: Kendall Brown (health and safety protocols) and Tyrese Haliburton (ankle sprain) are DAY-TO-DAY.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Indiana Pacers: Key Statistic

Fast break points

The Pacers average 18.1 fast break points per game, the second-most in the league behind only the Toronto Raptors. The Hornets allow only 9.9 fast break points per game, the fewest in the league.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Indiana Pacers: Key Matchup

LaMelo Ball vs. Tyrese Haliburton

LaMelo Ball has averaged 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 7.5 assists in two games since returning from an ankle injury that he suffered in the preseason. His return has helped to revitalize Charlotte’s offense, as the Hornets have scored 115 and 112 points in his first two games, respectively. Those performances are Charlotte’s third and fourth highest in their 12 non-overtime games this season.

Tyrese Haliburton has been fantastic this season, averaging 20.5 points and 10.3 assists per night while shooting 48.3% from the floor, 42.9% from three-point range, and 85.67% from the foul line. Haliburton’s 10.3 assists per game is the best in the NBA, while his 124 total assists also lead the league. He also leads the Pacers in steals per game (1.8) and PER (23.34).

Charlotte Hornets vs. Indiana Pacers: Prediction

The Hornets picked up a much-needed victory on Monday night in Orlando over the Magic, snapping an eight-game losing streak in the process. They now return home and will need to reverse their trend of home losses, as their 16.7% winning percentage in home games this season is the worst in the league.

Meanwhile, Indiana has won five of their last seven games and sits at 6-6 after beginning the season 1-4. While Charlotte will have their home crowd behind them and should have momentum from Monday night’s win, Indiana has been the more consistent team so far this season.

105. 170. Final. 115. 100

What’s next for the Charlotte Hornets?

Friday, November 18th – at Cleveland Cavaliers (7:30 p.m. ET)

Note: Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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