The Indiana Pacers (6-31) are 4.5-point underdogs as they attempt to end a six-game road losing streak when they square off against the Charlotte Hornets (13-24) on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Spectrum Center. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSIN, FDSSE, and WAXN.
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Hornets vs. Pacers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Hornets 120, Pacers 111.
- Moneyline Pick: Hornets (-186)
- Total Pick: Under 232.5 (computer predicts 231.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Hornets (-4.5)
Recent Hornets vs. Pacers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Charlotte has a 22-15-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 4.5-point favorites this season, the Hornets are 2-1 against the spread.
- Charlotte has hit the over in 14 of its 37 games with a set total (37.8%).
- This season, the Hornets have won two out of the four games in which they've been favored.
- Charlotte has played as a favorite of -186 or more twice this season and won both games.
Pacers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Indiana has an 18-19-0 record against the spread this year.
- The Pacers have a 13-11 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 4.5 points or more.
- Indiana has hit the over in 15 of its 37 games with a set total (40.5%).
- The Pacers have won four of the 32 games they were listed as the moneyline underdog this season (12.5%).
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +155 or longer, Indiana has gone 2-23 (8%).
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Hornets vs. Pacers Injury Report
Hornets
Hornets:
Mason Plumlee: Out (Groin),
Ryan Kalkbrenner: Day-To-Day (Elbow),
Brandon Miller: Day-To-Day (Knee),
Grant Williams: Out (Acl)
Pacers
Pacers:
Tyrese Haliburton: Out For Season (Achilles),
Obi Toppin: Out (Foot),
Isaiah Jackson: Out (Concussion),
Bennedict Mathurin: Out (Thumb)
Hornets vs. Pacers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSIN, FDSSE, and WAXN
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Arena: Spectrum Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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