Pacers vs. Hornets odds, line, score prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, April 2 best bets from proven model

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An Eastern Conference battle on Wednesday’s NBA schedule has the Charlotte Hornets visiting the Indiana Pacers. Charlotte is 19-56 overall and a league-worst 7-30 on the road, while Indiana is 44-31 overall and 25-10 at home, which is the second-best home record in the East. The Hornets have defeated the Pacers in each of their last three meetings, including twice earlier this season. These teams have nearly identical spread records, with Indiana at 35-39-1 against the spread (ATS), while Charlotte is 34-39-2 versus the line.

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Indiana is favored by 15.5 points in the latest Hornets vs. Pacers odds, according to the SportsLine consensus, an increase from the line opening at Pacers -13.5. The over/under is 222 points. Indiana is at -1333 on the money line (risk $1,333 to win $100), while Charlotte is at +795 (risk $100 to win $795). Before entering any Pacers vs. Hornets picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons. The model enters Week 24 of the 2024-25 NBA season on a sizzling 155-115 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning nearly $4,000. It’s also an outstanding 21-10 (68%) on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.

Now, the model has simulated Indiana vs. Charlotte 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Pacers vs. Hornets:

Hornets vs. Pacers spread: Charlotte -15.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook
Hornets vs. Pacers over/under: 222 points
Hornets vs. Pacers money line: Indiana -1333, Charlotte +795
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Why the Hornets can cover

Charlotte is coming off a 110-106 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday to end a five-game losing streak. Miles Bridges (questionable) was the offensive standout with 26 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, while Mark Williams posted an 18-point, 13-rebound double-double on 8 of 9 shooting (88.9%). No. 6 overall pick, Tidjane Salaun, had 12 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals while knocking down all three of his 3-point attempts.

Despite Charlotte’s struggles over the last few years, it has gotten the upper hand over the Pacers recently, both on the scoreboard and versus the spread. The Hornets have won three straight, outright, versus Indiana, and Charlotte is 7-3 ATS over its last 10 meetings with the Pacers. Charlotte has covered in both meetings this season against its Wednesday opponent, and the Pacers could be shorthanded tonight. The team’s third and fourth-leading scorers in Bennedict Mathurin (calf) and Myles Turner (illness), respectively, are both listed as questionable. See which team to back at SportsLine.

Why the Pacers can cover

With a 111-109 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday, Indiana moved to 7-2 over its last nine games. Tyrese Haliburton had 18 points and 11 assists versus his former team, while Aaron Nesmith led Indiana with 24 points. The Pacers’ bench also dominated Sacramento’s as Indiana’s second unit combined for 46 points, compared to the Kings’ reserves having just 12 points.

Indiana’s offense is hitting on all cylinders at the moment as it’s coming off a 60.5 true shooting percentage in March, which is its highest of any month. Overall, the Pacers rank seventh in the NBA in points per game, eighth in offensive rating, and they commit the fifth-fewest turnovers per game despite a fast pace. Rick Carlisle’s squad should overwhelm a Hornets defense which is in the bottom 10 in defensive rating, steals, blocks and 2-point percentage allowed. See which team to back at SportsLine.

How to make Pacers vs. Hornets picks

SportsLine’s model has simulated Hornets vs. Pacers 10,000 times and is leaning Over the total, projecting 223 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread cashes in over 50% of simulations. You can head to SportsLine to see the model’s NBA picks.

So who wins Pacers vs. Hornets on Wednesday, and which side of the spread cashes in over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Hornets vs. Pacers spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.