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The Indiana Pacers (15-44) host the Charlotte Hornets (28-31) after losing four home games in a row. The Hornets are heavy favorites by 13.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
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Hornets vs. Pacers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Hornets 118, Pacers 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Hornets (-800)
- Total Pick: Over 229.5 (computer predicts 230.0 points)
- Pick ATS: Pacers (+13.5)
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
- Charlotte has a 36-22-1 record against the spread this season.
- Out of Charlotte's 59 games with a set total, 23 have hit the over (39%).
- The Hornets have won 13, or 81.2%, of the 16 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Charlotte has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -800.
Pacers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Indiana is 28-31-0 against the spread this year.
- The Pacers are 2-1 against the spread when an underdog by 13.5 points or more this year.
- A total of 26 of Indiana's 59 games with a set total have hit the over (44.1%).
- The Pacers have been the moneyline underdog 49 total times this season. They've gone 12-37 in those games.
- Indiana has gone 1-2 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +549 or longer (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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