Hornets vs Pacers Prediction and NBA Tips - 9 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 9, 2026, 12:10AM | Published: Jan 8, 2026, 2:00PM
The Charlotte Hornets will face the Indiana Pacers in NBA action at Spectrum Center on Friday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges and Kon Knueppel, the Hornets are up against a Pacers team that includes Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Hornets vs Pacers game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Charlotte vs Indiana NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Hornets a 64% chance of defeating the Pacers at Spectrum Center.
Hornets vs Pacers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Spectrum Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Hornets $1.54, Pacers $2.55
- Line: Hornets -4.5 ($1.87), Pacers +4.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 232.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Hornets at $1.54 and the Pacers at $2.55.
The Hornets are 4.5-point favourites against the Pacers, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pacers (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 232.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pacers (+4.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 232.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Hornets vs Pacers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Charlotte at $1.54 with Bet365
- Line: Pacers +4.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 232.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Hornets vs Pacers predictions are based on world-class modelling and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Hornets vs Pacers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Hornets vs Pacers at Spectrum Center this Friday is the Hornets winning 117-113.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Charlotte vs Indiana game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Hornets vs Pacers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Charlotte vs Indiana match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Hornets vs Pacers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Hornets and Pacers at Spectrum Center is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Friday 9 January 2026
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Spectrum Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Charlotte vs Indiana predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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