Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers Betting Prediction 01/20/19

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The league’s top scoring defense will be a 7.5-point favorite at home in Bankers Life Fieldhouse, when the Indiana Pacers (30-15) clash against the Charlotte Hornets (22-23). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 219 points and it will air on Fox Sports Carolina at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 20, 2019.

Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers Betting Odds

Both teams comfortably covered as favorites in their last game. The Pacers (3.5-point favorites) defeated the Dallas Mavericks 111-99, while the Hornets (2.5-point favorites) beat the Phoenix Suns 135-115. The Indiana game finished 14.5 points under the projected point total of 224.5, while the Charlotte game went 20 points over the projected point total of 230.

The Hornets, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.7, had a fantastic mark of 42.4 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.636 (above their season average of 0.516). The Pacers, meanwhile, knocked down 19 of their 24 free throws (79.2 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.541 (above their season average of 0.534). Domantas Sabonis played a key role for Indiana with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Charlotte was lifted by Bismack Biyombo, who finished with 11 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks.

In their first matchup this season, Kemba Walker led the Hornets to a 127-109 win. He notched a double-double with 16 points and 11 assists. Charlotte covered as a 4-point favorite and the two teams combined to put up 236 points, which was well over the projected point total of 215.5. Charlotte’s 0.237 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Indiana, who had a rate of 0.190.

Of the Hornets’ 44 games that accepted bets, 24 have finished over the O/U total. Charlotte comes into the contest with records of 22-23 straight up (SU) and 22-22 against the spread (ATS).

In opposition of Charlotte, games featuring the Pacers have a slight tendency to finish under the total (54.5 percent). Additionally, Indiana owns records of 30-15 SU and 22-21-1 ATS.

Indiana could have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this contest. The Pacers currently rank 26th in the NBA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.179, while Charlotte ranks fourth in FTA rate allowed (0.179). Also, the Hornets commit the fewest errors in the league (turnover percentage of 11.9 percent), while the gambling defense of the Pacers causes the second-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 15.7 percent).

Hornets at Pacers Betting Pick

NBA Tip: SU Winner – Pacers, ATS Winner – Pacers, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Pacers average 15.1 fast break points per game, which ranks ninth in the NBA. The Hornets rank 15th in fast break points allowed per game (13.6).
  • Indiana ranks third in steals per game (9.1) while Charlotte ranks 23rd (7.2).
  • The Hornets rank 13th in three pointers attempted per game (32.8) while the Pacers rank 28th (25.0).
  • Indiana ranks fourth in points allowed in the paint per game (43.6) while Charlotte ranks 16th (48.9).
  • Indiana ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (5.3) while Charlotte ranks 29th (6.8).
  • The Pacers average 25.8 assists per game, which ranks eighth in the league. The Hornets rank 26th in assists allowed per game (25.8).
  • The Pacers rank third in points off turnovers per game (19.9) while the Hornets rank 14th (16.9).
  • Indiana ranks 15th in second chance points per game (13.3) while Charlotte ranks 17th in second chance points allowed per game (13.6).
  • Indiana ranks third in rebounds allowed per game (42.7) while Charlotte ranks 20th (45.6).
  • Indiana is 15-3 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Charlotte is 8-0.
  • When scoring over 100 points, the Hornets are 21-19 and the Pacers are 27-7.
  • Indiana is 11-10 ATS at home, while Charlotte is 9-12 ATS on the road.
  • The total has gone under in 15 of the Pacers’ 21 home games, while 13 of the Hornets’ 21 road games have gone over.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Charlotte and Indiana are both 2-3 ATS.
  • The Hornets have 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games, while the Pacers have 4 overs and 1 under
  • The Hornets’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, up from 1.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Pacers have scored an average of 113.4 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 111.4 points per game (8.1 above their season average).