Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets 3/20/23 – On Monday night, the Indiana Pacers hit the road for a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. The Pacers suffered a disappointing loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, following two days of dominating performances against them by the Hornets. The Indiana Pacers are currently listed as a road favorite by the latest NBA online trends.
Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets
Date & Time: Monday, March 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Spectrum Center
Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Odds
Pacers
Moneyline: -147
Spread: -2.5 (-116)
Total: 232 over (-110)
Hornets
Moneyline: +115
Spread: +2.5 (-116)
Total: 232 under (-110)
Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Analysis
The Charlotte Hornets played their worst game of the season, barely mustering over 80 points as they were outscored 121-82 by the Philadelphia 76ers. Terry Rozier scored 14 points while P.J. Washington added 12 points and six rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr has been filling in as primary point guard while LaMelo Ball is out with an injury; he scored 11 points in 30 meaningless minutes of playtime. Philadelphia led by 42 points at one point during the second half. Charlotte has struggled offensively this year and have been decimated by injuries. Entering this contest, they rank last in offensive rating and three-point percentage while averaging the fourth fewest points per game. With a 22-50 record, Charlotte desperately hopes this season can come to an end.
Losing their best player Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers were without any punch as they were routed 141-121 by the Philadelphia 76ers. Aaron Nesmith led all scorers with 25 points and six rebounds, Andrew Nembhard added 20 points, while Myles Turner contributed 20. Indiana shot 51% from the field but never led after the first quarter and fell to 6-4 in its last 10 games due to Joel Embiid’s dominance. Bennedict Mathurin, who was averaging 16.6 points per game – second only to Bennedict Haliburton – missed this game against the Hornets with a sprained right ankle. Haliburton and Mathurin both anticipate missing this contest against Charlotte; their record stands at 32-39 on the year, 1.5 games back of the 10th and final play-in spot in an intensely competitive Eastern Conference bottom half.
Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Against the Spread
Indiana Pacers are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana’s last 7 games. Indiana are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games against Charlotte. Indiana are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games against Charlotte. Indiana are 5-13 SU in their last 18 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Indiana’s last 10 games when playing on the road against Charlotte.
Charlotte are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games. The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Charlotte’s last 13 games. Charlotte are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte’s last 7 games against Indiana. Charlotte are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 9 of Charlotte’s last 10 games when playing at home against Indiana.
Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Free Pick
Charlotte has struggled on the offensive end this year due to injuries, and they enter this contest with the Pacers ranked last in offensive rating and three-point percentage. But Indiana still has a chance for the playoffs and can secure an easy victory against an experienced Charlotte squad that should be ready for next year. Basketball betting analytics suggest taking the Pacers for this one.
Free Pick: Indiana Pacers -2.5 (-116)
