The Charlotte Hornets (4-10) and Indiana Pacers (1-13) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. EST from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The game will be broadcast live on FDSIN.
The Hornets are 1.5-point favorites over the Pacers on the spread (Hornets -1.5), with the over/under set at 236.5 total points. Charlotte is a -120 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Indiana is +100 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Hornets vs. Pacers predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, November 19.
My Hornets vs Pacers Prediction
- Hornets vs Pacers pick: LaMelo Ball Over 23.5 Points (-115)
My Pacers vs Hornets best bet is on LaMelo Ball to score over 23.5 points, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Hornets vs Pacers Odds
| Hornets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -110 | 236.5 -110o / -110u | -120 |
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -110 | 236.5 -110o / -110u | +100 |
Hornets vs Pacers NBA Preview, Predictions
The Hornets take on the Pacers tonight, and I’m targeting LaMelo Ball over 23.5 points.
I really like this spot for LaMelo, even though the number may feel a bit high considering his recent results.
He’s gone under this number in five straight games, but he was still working his way back from injury and getting eased in with 27-28 minutes.
That’s a clear downturn from the 33-36 minutes per game he was playing before the injury.
What makes this matchup appealing is Indiana’s defensive approach.
The Pacers typically guard straight up and don’t send much help, which plays directly into LaMelo’s strengths. He should be able to get downhill consistently and create his own offense.
Indiana has also struggled with similar lead guards: Devin Booker scored 33 on them, and Isaiah Collier had success as well with 14 points.
There’s also historical comfort here. The last time LaMelo faced Indiana, Charlotte won by 20 and he dropped 31 points.
This matchup profile fits him well, and the current line appears to be discounting the ramp-up period following his return from injury.
Hornets vs Pacers Best Bet
- LaMelo Ball Over 23.5 Points (-115)
