Pacers vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 27 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 26, 2026, 7:30PM | Published: Feb 26, 2026, 2:08PM
The Indiana Pacers will face the favoured Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
With star players Andrew Nembhard, Jarace Walker and Jay Huff, the Pacers are looking to overcome a Hornets team that includes Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pacers vs Hornets game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Indiana vs Charlotte NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Hornets an 82% chance of defeating the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Pacers vs Hornets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pacers $6.25, Hornets $1.13
- Line: Pacers +13 ($1.91), Hornets -13 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 229.5 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 Pacers at $6.25 and the Hornets at $1.13.
The Pacers are 13-point underdogs against the Hornets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Hornets (-13) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 229.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pacers (+13) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 229.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Pacers vs Hornets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Indiana at $6.25 with Bet365
- Line: Pacers +13 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 229.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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While the Hornets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pacers to win is our preferred option due to the 1.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
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Pacers vs Hornets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pacers vs Hornets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday is the Hornets winning 120-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Indiana vs Charlotte game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
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Pacers vs Hornets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pacers and Hornets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Friday 27 February 2026
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Indiana vs Charlotte predictions are 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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