Pacers vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Feb. 26

Pacers vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse -- Indianapolis, Indiana
• Coverage: FDSIN and FDSSE

The Charlotte Hornets (28-31) are heavy favorites (-13) as they attempt to extend an eight-game road winning streak when they visit the Indiana Pacers (15-44) on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSIN and FDSSE. The matchup has an over/under of 230.5.

Pacers vs. Hornets Odds & Spread

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Pacers vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Hornets win (71.4%)

Pacers vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Hornets have covered the spread 36 times in 59 games with a set spread.
• The Pacers have 28 wins against the spread in 59 games this year.
• This season, 23 of the Hornets' games have gone over the point total.
• Pacers games this season have gone over the total in 26 of 59 opportunities (44.1%).
• Against the spread, Charlotte has performed worse when playing at home, covering 16 times in 28 home games, and 20 times in 31 road games.
• The Hornets have gone over the total in a lower percentage of home games (32.1%) than road games (45.2%).
• In 2025-26 against the spread, Indiana has a better winning percentage at home (.567, 17-13-0 record) than on the road (.379, 11-18-0).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Pacers' games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, 15 of 30) compared to on the road (37.9%, 11 of 29).

Hornets Leaders

• Kon Knueppel is averaging 19.3 points, 3.5 assists and 5.4 boards.
• LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.4 points, 4.8 boards and 7.3 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Miles Bridges' numbers on the season are 18.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest, shooting 45% from the field and 33.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.1 made 3-pointers.
• Brandon Miller's numbers on the season are 20.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 36.7% from downtown, with an average of 3 made 3-pointers.
• Moussa Diabate's numbers on the season are 8.2 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, shooting 63.8% from the field.

Pacers Leaders

• Pascal Siakam's numbers on the season are 23.9 points, 6.8 boards and 3.9 assists per contest. He is also sinking 48.3% of his shots from the floor and 37.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.8 triples.
• Per game, Andrew Nembhard gets the Pacers 17.4 points, 2.8 boards and 7.4 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Jarace Walker's numbers on the season are 10.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest. He is sinking 39.6% of his shots from the floor and 35.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.6 triples.
• Per game, Jay Huff provides the Pacers 8.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists, plus 0.6 steals and 1.9 blocks (third in NBA).
• T.J. McConnell's numbers on the season are 9.5 points, 2.2 boards and 4.7 assists per contest. He is draining 53.6% of his shots from the field.

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