Pacers vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 21 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 21, 2023, 12:12AM | Published: Dec 19, 2023, 10:33PM
The Indiana Pacers will square off with the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
With star players Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner and Buddy Hield, the Pacers are up against a Hornets line-up that includes Terry Rozier, Miles Bridges and P.J. Washington.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pacers vs Hornets game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Pacers vs Hornets
Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Indiana-Charlotte NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Pacers a 77% chance of winning against the Hornets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Pacers vs Hornets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pacers $1.23, Hornets $5.30
- Line: Pacers -10.5 ($1.98), Hornets +10.5 ($1.96)
- Total (Over/Under 245.5 Points): Over $1.96, Under $1.99
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pacers at $1.23 and the Hornets at $5.30.
The Pacers are 10.5-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.98 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Hornets (+10.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.96.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 245.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.96 and odds for the Under at $1.99.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Hornets (+10.5) have a 56% chance of covering the line, while the 245.5-point Over/Under has a 56% chance of staying Under.
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Pacers vs Hornets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Charlotte at $5.30 with Betfair (3.4% edge)
- Line: Hornets +10.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (56% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Under 245.5 at $1.99 with Betfair (56% probability) 🔥
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Pacers vs Hornets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pacers vs Hornets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday has the Pacers winning 125-117.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Pacers vs Hornets: Player Props
Betting on Pacers vs Hornets player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Tyrese Haliburton is expected to step up for the Pacers with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 13 assists, while Terry Rozier is projected to finish with 25 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Hornets.
Pacers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | 24 | 4 | 13 |
| Myles Turner | 20 | 8 | 1 |
| Buddy Hield | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| Obi Toppin | 14 | 4 | 2 |
Hornets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | 25 | 4 | 6 |
| Miles Bridges | 20 | 7 | 4 |
| P.J. Washington | 17 | 4 | 2 |
| Gordon Hayward | 15 | 4 | 4 |
| Brandon Miller | 14 | 4 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Indiana vs Charlotte match-up at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Pacers vs Hornets: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pacers and Hornets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Thursday 21 December 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Indiana vs Charlotte predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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