Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Prediction NBA Picks 10/17/24

The Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers meet Thursday in NBA preseason action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Pick.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets beat the Heat and Grizzlies, and they lost to the Knicks. The Charlotte Hornets have lost 13 of their last 16 preseason games. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 111 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 106 points on 41.4 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 18.7 points and 4 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 16.8 points and 4.5 rebounds. Tre Mann is the third double-digit scorer and Tidjane Salaun is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.5 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers lost to the Hawks, beat the Cavaliers and lost to the Grizzlies. The Pacers have lost 6 of their last 10 preseason games. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 125 points on 52.7 percent shooting and allowing 122.7 points on 50 percent shooting. Bennedict Mathurin is averaging 15 points and 2 rebounds, while Myles Turner is averaging 12 points and 5 rebounds. Jarace Walker is the third double-digit scorer and Pascal Siakam is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 71.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.

Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Prediction

The Charlotte Hornets weren’t going to be favored in a preseason game when they’ve lost 13 of their last 16 exhibitions. However, I’m not running to the window to lay chalk with the Pacers, who may be the best scoring offense in the preseason but are also the worst defensive team in the preseason. The Pacers haven’t played a lick of defense up to this point, and it makes it hard to back them in the favorite role. The Hornets have found themselves in close games all preseason. Give me the Hornets and the points.