Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/2/25
At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-1034) will host the Hornets (+662) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Pacers are favored by 14.5 points, and the over/under is set at 224.5.
This game will take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Hornets are 14th in the East with a record of 19-56, while the Pacers are 4th in the East at 44-31.
CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Indiana Pacers -14.5
This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, April 2nd.
WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-96 in favor of the Pacers.
- Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 15 threes.
Will the Hornets Win on the Road?
Charlotte improved to 19-56 on the season with a 110-106 win over the Jazz on Monday. The Hornets were favored by 4.5 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 216 points fell short of the 222.5-point line.
Charlotte got off to a strong start, leading 28-21 after the 1st quarter. The 2nd quarter ended in a 26-26 tie, and the Jazz took the 3rd quarter 31-26. The Hornets entered the 4th quarter with an 80-78 lead and outscored Utah 30-28 in the final period to secure the win.
The Hornets shot 53.8% from the field and knocked down 15 threes at a 39.5% clip in their win over the Jazz. Miles Bridges led the way with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency.
Mark Williams added 18 points, shooting 88.9%, with 12 of his points coming in the 4th quarter. Josh Green contributed 14 points, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts, and added 5 points in the final period.
The Hornets’ defense held the Jazz to 106 points on Monday, limiting them to 21 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd. Charlotte allowed 31 points in the 3rd and 28 in the 4th but still managed to secure the win. Overall, the Hornets held Utah to 40% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Hornets allowed 14 threes on 26% shooting. The Jazz also went 14/15 from the free-throw line. Charlotte gave up 14 offensive rebounds while collecting 3 steals and 5 blocks.
Can the Pacers Hold Strong at Home?
With a 111-109 win over the Kings on Monday, the Pacers improved to 44-31 for the season. Indiana was favored by four points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total score of 220 points fell short of the 235-point over/under line.
After a rough start, where the Kings went on a 10-0 run, Indiana battled back. They trailed 60-54 at halftime and 86-81 heading into the 4th quarter but outscored the Kings 30-23 in the final period to secure the win.
Aaron Nesmith led the Pacers with 24 points in their win over the Kings, scoring 9 in the 3rd quarter and 8 more in the 4th. Obi Toppin added 19 points, with 11 coming in the 3rd, and Tyrese Haliburton contributed 18 points, including 11 in the final period.
Indiana hit 14 threes, shooting 34.1% from deep and 46.7% overall. Toppin made 5 threes, hitting 62.5% from beyond the arc and shooting 63.6% from the field.
The Pacers tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, giving up just 23 points to help secure a 111-109 win over the Kings. Indiana allowed 109 points overall, with Sacramento shooting 46% from the field. The Kings scored 28 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd, but the Pacers held them to 26 points in the 3rd.
Indiana limited Sacramento to 12 made threes, though the Kings shot 44% from deep. The Pacers sent the Kings to the line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws. Indiana grabbed 34 defensive rebounds, giving up 6 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 5 blocks.