Charlotte Hornets @ Indiana Pacers Picks and Predictions - February 26th 2026
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The schedule sends Charlotte Hornets (44-38) to Indiana Pacers (19-63) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday, February 27, 2026. Hornets open as 12.5-point favourites, while the total checks in at 229.5. A slower game helps the dog. A fast one usually helps the favourite.
Pacers are 1-4 over their last five, while Hornets are 3-2, which adds a useful form layer to the betting read. From here, the preview moves through the best side and total angles, then uses player, injury, and prop context to test whether that read holds, and if you are deciding which sportsbook to use, our best sites for betting on NBA games guide gives you a quick way to compare your options.
Latest NBA odds for Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers
The last-five form line for Charlotte Hornets is simple to summarize: last-five ATS: 5-0-0, and a practical second read in average margin: 43. When odds are posted late, odds for Charlotte Hornets is the simple page to watch as things get set.
Indiana Pacers has a home-driven angle here, and the last-five cues are last-five ATS: 1-4-0 with a supporting note in last-five over-under: 4-1-0. If you need the home odds hub in one place, odds for Indiana Pacers stays stable as the board becomes set.
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-12.5 -102 Hornets at Pacers Points by Quarter and Half
A quick look at quarter splits assist spot how scoring builds from 1Q to 4Q; for price context, visit NBA matchup odds. Charlotte Hornets comes first with a simple readout: best quarter is 1Q, and its stronger half is the first half. Indiana Pacers follows with a extra readout: peaks in 3Q with the edge in the first half.
| Segment | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|
| 1Q Points | 30.5 | 28.1 |
| 2Q Points | 28.2 | 27.7 |
| 3Q Points | 30.2 | 28.4 |
| 4Q Points | 26.5 | 26.7 |
| 1H Points | 58.7 | 55.8 |
| 2H Points | 56.7 | 55.2 |
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The most recent meeting is a clean guide: Pacers secured 119-105, with a 14 margin. The series table below links that result to the broader head-to-head record.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Last meeting score | 119-105 |
| Last meeting winner | Pacers |
| Last meeting margin | 14 |
| Side | Meetings | Wins | Losses | Average margin | Total points | ATS record | Over/Under record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 4 | 2 | 2 | -3.6 | 234.8 | 0-2-0 | 1-1-0 |
| Home | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3.6 | 234.8 | 2-0-0 | 1-1-0 |
Hornets at Pacers Key Usage Matchup: Highest-Usage Players to Know
The leading usage share in this matchup belongs to Coby White (Charlotte Hornets), and the table below connects that workload to the rest of the line. Their brief summary: Min 19, Usage% 32.4, 15.6 PPG, 3 RPG, 3 APG, TS% 61.1, eFG% 55.4, +/- 4.6, and TO/G 1.9.
Charlotte Hornets features Coby White (32.4), LaMelo Ball (32.3), and Brandon Miller (28.3), and Indiana Pacers features Pascal Siakam (30.3), Andrew Nembhard (23.7), and Bennedict Mathurin (23.3), and this readout highlights where the first reads come from. A more concentrated top line usually means heavier on-ball responsibility for the primary option, while a balanced top three can signal more shared creation and easier rotation coverage if one piece is limited.
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| Team | Player | Min | Usage% | PPG | RPG | APG | TS% | eFG% | +/- | TO/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | Coby White | 19 | 32.4 | 15.6 | 3 | 3 | 61.1 | 55.4 | 4.6 | 1.9 |
| Charlotte Hornets | LaMelo Ball | 28 | 32.3 | 20.1 | 4.8 | 7.1 | 54.6 | 51.6 | 5.8 | 2.8 |
| Charlotte Hornets | Brandon Miller | 30 | 28.3 | 20.2 | 4.9 | 3.3 | 57.4 | 53.3 | 5.7 | 2.5 |
| Indiana Pacers | Pascal Siakam | 33 | 30.3 | 24 | 6.6 | 3.8 | 56.2 | 52.9 | -3.7 | 2.2 |
| Indiana Pacers | Andrew Nembhard | 31 | 23.7 | 16.9 | 2.8 | 7.7 | 56.4 | 51.3 | -6.9 | 2.4 |
| Indiana Pacers | Bennedict Mathurin | 32 | 23.3 | 17.8 | 5.4 | 2.3 | 58.9 | 51.4 | -7.6 | 2.3 |
Hornets at Pacers Form Guide: Trends, Momentum, and Recent Results
Charlotte Hornets owns the advantage in last-five shape at 3-2 compared with Indiana Pacers at 1-4. over the last 10, the scoring/allowing profile is not fully available in this block, so read it as a simple check.
| Metric | Charlotte Hornets | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 (Form) | ||
| Record (W-L) | 3-2 | 1-4 |
| Win % | 60 | 20 |
| ATS record | 5-0-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Over/Under record | 2-3-0 | 4-1-0 |
| Average margin | 43 | -40 |
| Last 10 (Recent Performance) | ||
| Points per game | 113.6 | 115.8 |
| Points allowed | 107 | 123.2 |
| Margin | 66 | -74 |
| FG % | 43.7 | 47.5 |
| 3PT % | 39.1 | 36.9 |
Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers Scheduling Spot Breakdown (Days Rest, Miles, Time Zones)
Days since last game comes back even (2 vs 2), so the analysis points to travel rows and weekly volume. Indiana Pacers has the stronger last opponent on the sheet (55.2 vs 40.7), and that can set a higher threshold for repetition.
With games-in-last-7 flat (0 vs 0), density is less of a deciding factor. Charlotte Hornets is on the high end of immediate travel (166.4 vs 0), and that drag can reappear after halftime when rotations shorten. Miles travelled over the last week comes back even (0 vs 0), so the weekly travel profile reads neutral.
| Metric | Charlotte Hornets | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Days since last game | 2 | 2 |
| Rest advantage vs opponent | 0 | 0 |
| Travel miles since last game | 166.4 | 0 |
| Games in last 7 days | 0 | 0 |
| Time zone changes | 0 | 0 |
| Miles travelled last 7 days | 0 | 0 |
| Schedule strength | 48.2 | 38.1 |
| Remaining schedule strength | — | — |
| Previous opponent strength (win %) | 40.7 | 55.2 |
| Next opponent strength (win %) | 25.4 | 47.5 |
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- Game script (pace): Indiana Pacers is more likely to speed pace, while Charlotte Hornets benefits if it can control the game into longer half-court possessions. That first tempo marker often mirrors the total.
- Efficiency edge (side): The season profile points toward Charlotte Hornets if it keeps the possession count safer and avoids giving away runouts. A few bonus possessions can flip the side. Ball security is the sharpest swing for Indiana Pacers, so it needs to secure the advantage.
- Late filters (availability + market): Lineup and schedule context are the closing review, and they can alter both matchups and closing options. If the market shifts, take it as a nudge to re-check assumptions rather than jamming the first take.
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