Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/8

The Indiana Pacers are set to play against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. The game is on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch it on FDSI.

Indiana has a record of 6-31, struggling both at home and away. Their head coach is Rick Carlisle. On the other side, the Hornets have a 13-24 record with a slightly better performance at home. Charles Lee is leading the team as head coach. Both teams aim to improve their standings in the Eastern Conference.

Pacers vs Hornets Game Day Info

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets
• Venue: Spectrum Center
• Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
• Betting Odds: Pacers Spread: +3.5 (-109), Hornets Spread: -3.5 (-113), Pacers MoneyLine: +139, Hornets MoneyLine: -165

Indiana Pacers Team Preview

The Indiana Pacers are facing challenges this season. Their offensive stats rank low in several categories. They score 110.8 points per game, which is 28th in the league. Their field goal percentage is at the bottom, at 44.1 percent.

Pascal Siakam leads the team in scoring, averaging 23.7 points per game. He also contributes 6.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists. Andrew Nembhard has been effective as well, providing 17.2 points and 7.0 assists per game.

The Pacers are dealing with several injuries. Key players like Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin are out. These absences have affected their performance on the court.

Charlotte Hornets Team Preview

The Charlotte Hornets recently played three games. They won against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 124-97. However, they lost their most recent game by one point to the Toronto Raptors, finishing 96-97.

On offense, the Hornets score an average of 115.5 points per game. They are strong in three-point shooting, making 15.1 three-pointers per game, which ranks them 4th. Their free throw shooting is also effective, with a free throw percentage of 81.4, placing them 5th.

Defensively, the Hornets allow 117.3 points per game. They excel in steals, leading the league with 6.8 per game. Injuries are a concern with Mason Plumlee and Grant Williams out, and Brandon Miller and Ryan Kalkbrenner listed as questionable.

BTB Betting Pick

The Hornets are favored by 3.5 points in this game. The Pacers struggle with shooting, ranking last in field goal percentage. The Hornets’ strong three-point shooting and better overall stats make them likely to cover the spread. Our projected score is Hornets 120, Pacers 112. We recommend taking the Hornets at -3.5.

The total for this game is set at 234.5 points. The Pacers allow a high number of points per game, and the Hornets have a strong offensive presence. Both teams have defenses that allow many points, leading us to expect a high-scoring game. Our projected total is 232 points. We recommend betting on the under 234.5.