Charlotte Hornets @ Indiana Pacers Player Props - February 26th 2026

Written By Nick Crain | Last Updated at February 26, 2026
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For Hornets at Pacers, the prop angle is less about forcing a narrative and more about tracking the roles you can trust. Hornets and Pacers both come in with recent form worth noting, which matters when rotations tighten and roles stay consistent.

Two markets we keep coming back to are Points + Assists and Points + Rebounds + Assists. For Points + Assists, the players to watch are Miles Bridges for Hornets and Ben Sheppard for Pacers. In Points + Rebounds + Assists, start with Sion James on the Hornets side and Andrew Nembhard for Pacers. If either team shortens the rotation, these are often the first places it shows up.

Here, we focus on what the numbers say about each player’s role, then connect that to the prop markets to find the sweet spot. For the full game breakdown, read the full Hornets vs Pacers matchup preview.



Pace and efficiency for CHA at IND player props

For props, it helps to start with pace and efficiency because those inputs shape opportunity. The notes below sort each stat into five outcomes so you can scan the edge quickly. For the latest lines and totals, visit the NBA odds page.

Metric Away Team
Hornets
Home Team
Pacers
Notes
Pace (Poss/Game) 99.9 103.4 Pacers strong advantage: in this spot, they play at a clearly faster tempo, which should leave anticipate possession volume to climb and lift counting stats.
PPG (Season) 116.0 112.4 Hornets slight advantage: on season baselines, their scoring baseline runs a bit higher, setting up project points outcomes to have a little more cushion.
Offensive Rating 114.7 108.5 Hornets strong advantage: in this game, they are the clearly more efficient offense, so expect possessions to produce higher-quality looks more consistently.
Defensive Rating 111.9 115.7 Hornets strong advantage: overall, they grade as the tougher defense, which points to plan for scoring efficiency to be harder to come by.

After you check pace and efficiency, workload is the next filter because fatigue can show up late. The notes below label each workload metric into five outcomes and call out the team with the edge.

Workload metric Away Team
Hornets
Home Team
Pacers
Notes
Games in last 7 days 0 0 Even: on season baselines, game volume is the same in the last seven days, setting up expect energy and rotations to sit in a similar spot.
Time zone changes (last 7) 0 0 Even: at baseline, time-zone change totals are similar over the last week, leading to look for routines to be steady for both teams.
Miles travelled (last 7) 0 0 Even: in this game, travel mileage is close over the last seven days, making it fair to anticipate travel wear to be similar on both sides.
Days since last game 2 2 Even: on the season, rest days since the last game match, putting you on track for recovery to be similar entering tip-off.
Back-to-back No No Even: in this spot, neither team is on a back-to-back, which suggests look for rest to be close to normal for both teams.
Rest advantage vs opponent 0 0 Even: in this game, there is no clear rest-advantage separation, which suggests anticipate rest edge to be minimal.
Previous opponent strength 40.7 55.2 Hornets strong advantage: overall, their previous opponent graded noticeably lighter, which points to plan for carryover wear to be meaningfully lower.
Travel miles since last game 166 0 Pacers slight advantage: tonight, they travelled less between the last game and this one, so project travel fatigue to be a bit lower.
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NBA injury report for CHA at IND: out, questionable, and impact

Lineup status matters most when it changes the pecking order. For Hornets and Pacers, the main question is who keeps their minutes intact, and who ends up carrying extra possessions if absences hold. For a broader futures snapshot, see Finals lines and odds.

Side Inactive Day-to-day Injured impact (MPG • PPG)
Hornets 1
1 out
0
1 questionable
15.6 MPG • 6.1 PPG
Pacers 3
1 out
0
1 questionable
42.0 MPG • 16.7 PPG


Hornets at Pacers Assists Props Picks

Prior to tagging Player Assists Props, keep a narrow team view on three stats: assist rate, assists per game, turnovers per game. Charlotte Hornets shows 64.3%, 26.3, 14.4; Indiana Pacers shows 67.8%, 27.7, 13.8.

A disciplined Player Assists Props read still needs one last confirm on rotations and role. One side looks stronger on the team lens, and that side is Indiana Pacers. Then court time and usage determine whether the pick holds up.

NBA Player AST/G Minutes Usage % Assist %
Kon Knueppel (CHA) 3.4 31 22.5% 16.6%
Brandon Miller (CHA) 3.3 30 28.3% 17.8%
Moussa Diabaté (CHA) 1.9 26 11.5% 10.2%
Coby White (CHA) 3 19 32.4% 26.8%
Miles Bridges (CHA) 3.2 31 22.5% 15.9%
LaMelo Ball (CHA) 7.1 28 32.3% 42.6%
Jarace Walker (IND) 2.5 26 20.8% 14.3%
Kam Jones (IND) 3.2 17 14.5% 26.2%
Andrew Nembhard (IND) 7.7 31 23.7% 37%
Jay Huff (IND) 1.5 21 18.2% 10.4%
Ben Sheppard (IND) 1.8 21 13.8% 11.3%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Assist Line Best Bookmaker Odds Odds
Kon Knueppel (CHA) o0.5
u0.5
fanduel
fanduel
-120
-110
Brandon Miller (CHA) o4.5
u4.5
fanduel
fanduel
+230
-330
Moussa Diabaté (CHA) o1.5
u1.5
fanatics
fanatics
-192
+130
Coby White (CHA) o4.5
u4.5
fanduel
fanduel
-136
+102
Miles Bridges (CHA) o1.5
u1.5
fanduel
fanduel
+102
-136
LaMelo Ball (CHA) o8.5
u8.5
fanduel
fanduel
-154
+116
Jarace Walker (IND) o1.5
u1.5
fanduel
fanduel
+100
-132
Kam Jones (IND) o1.5
u1.5
fanduel
fanduel
-140
+106
Andrew Nembhard (IND) o7.5
u7.5
fanduel
fanduel
-110
-120
Jay Huff (IND) o0.5
u0.5
fanatics
fanatics
-385
+225
Ben Sheppard (IND) o3.5
u3.5
fanatics
fanatics
+350
-714


Hornets vs Pacers NBA Player 3PM Props

Recent 3P% gives the best snapshot of current rhythm, and Indiana Pacers is at 36.9 while Charlotte Hornets is at 39.1. The season 3-point percentage baseline is 0.2 for Indiana Pacers and 0.3 for Charlotte Hornets.

NBA Player Minutes Usage% 3P% 3PM line Proxy 3PM
Kon Knueppel (CHA) 31 22.5 42.5 5.5 2.96
Brandon Miller (CHA) 30 28.3 38.3 6.5 3.25
Coby White (CHA) 19 32.4 39.1 0.5 2.41
Miles Bridges (CHA) 31 22.5 33.3 1.5 2.32
LaMelo Ball (CHA) 28 32.3 36.8 3.5 3.33
Sion James (CHA) 22 11.1 35.2 1.5 0.86
Jarace Walker (IND) 26 20.8 37.4 2.5 2.02
Kobe Brown (IND) 25 15.3 43.3 1.5 1.66
Kam Jones (IND) 17 14.5 29.3 1.5 0.72
Obi Toppin (IND) 18 24.9 35.2 0.5 1.58
Andrew Nembhard (IND) 31 23.7 36.1 1.5 2.65
Jay Huff (IND) 21 18.2 31.9 0.5 1.22
Ben Sheppard (IND) 21 13.8 36.2 0.5 1.05
NBA Player Prop Bet / 3PM Line Best Bookmaker Odds Odds
Kon Knueppel (CHA) o5.5
u5.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
-140
+106
Brandon Miller (CHA) o6.5
u6.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+220
-310
Coby White (CHA) o0.5
u0.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
-205
+152
Miles Bridges (CHA) o1.5
u1.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+178
-245
LaMelo Ball (CHA) o3.5
u3.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+132
-178
Sion James (CHA) o1.5
u1.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
+375
-833
Jarace Walker (IND) o2.5
u2.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+168
-230
Kobe Brown (IND) o1.5
u1.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
+190
-333
Kam Jones (IND) o1.5
u1.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+102
-136
Obi Toppin (IND) o0.5
u0.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
-230
+172
Andrew Nembhard (IND) o1.5
u1.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+270
-400
Jay Huff (IND) o0.5
u0.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
+290
-440
Ben Sheppard (IND) o0.5
u0.5
Fanduel
Fanduel
-102
-130


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Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers NBA Player Points Props Picks

Looking at recent form, Charlotte Hornets has gone 7-3 with a 70% clip, piling up 113.6 points per game and allowing 107. Indiana Pacers is 2-8 (20%), scoring 115.8 and allowing 123.2. Those marks are the starting point for points props.

When a team is putting up points and the opponent is giving up points , points props usually get interesting . Charlotte Hornets fits that script better entering this one, and it is a clean first stop for points props.

NBA Player PTS/G Minutes Usage % TS %
Kon Knueppel (CHA) 18.5 31 22.5% 63.3%
Ryan Kalkbrenner (CHA) 7.6 21 11.7% 76.2%
Grant Williams (CHA) 7 20 14.3% 60.9%
Brandon Miller (CHA) 20.2 30 28.3% 57.4%
Moussa Diabaté (CHA) 7.9 26 11.5% 65.3%
Coby White (CHA) 15.6 19 32.4% 61.1%
Miles Bridges (CHA) 17.1 31 22.5% 57%
LaMelo Ball (CHA) 20.1 28 32.3% 54.6%
Sion James (CHA) 5.4 22 11.1% 53.1%
Jarace Walker (IND) 11.6 26 20.8% 54.3%
Kobe Brown (IND) 9.4 25 15.3% 62.8%
Kam Jones (IND) 4.4 17 14.5% 47%
Obi Toppin (IND) 11.6 18 24.9% 63.6%
Andrew Nembhard (IND) 16.9 31 23.7% 56.4%
Jay Huff (IND) 9.5 21 18.2% 59.8%
Ben Sheppard (IND) 7.1 21 13.8% 56.1%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Points Line Best Bookmaker Odds
Kon Knueppel (CHA) o18.5
u18.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-112
-118
Ryan Kalkbrenner (CHA) o5.5
u5.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-112
-118
Grant Williams (CHA) o10.5
u10.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+110
-146
Brandon Miller (CHA) o34.5
u34.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-138
+104
Moussa Diabaté (CHA) o9.5
u9.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-192
+142
Coby White (CHA) o7.5
u7.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-136
+102
Miles Bridges (CHA) o9.5
u9.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-132
+100
LaMelo Ball (CHA) o22.5
u22.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-114
-118
Sion James (CHA) o2.5
u2.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
-250
+155
Jarace Walker (IND) o16.5
u16.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-110
-120
Kobe Brown (IND) o7.5
u7.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-130
-102
Kam Jones (IND) o8.5
u8.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-114
-114
Obi Toppin (IND) o9.5
u9.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-128
-104
Andrew Nembhard (IND) o12.5
u12.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-114
-114
Jay Huff (IND) o4.5
u4.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+154
-210
Ben Sheppard (IND) o8.5
u8.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+118
-158


Hornets at Pacers Points + Assists Prop Picks

The past form reads simple: Charlotte Hornets are 3-2, and Indiana Pacers are 1-4 in the recent five.

That lean toward Charlotte Hornets matters for points plus assists props because better form often ties to steadier scoring and cleaner setup touches.

NBA Player PTS/G AST/G PTS+AST Minutes Usage %
Kon Knueppel (CHA) 18.5 3.4 21.9 31 22.5%
Brandon Miller (CHA) 20.2 3.3 23.5 30 28.3%
Moussa Diabaté (CHA) 7.9 1.9 9.8 26 11.5%
Coby White (CHA) 15.6 3 18.6 19 32.4%
Miles Bridges (CHA) 17.1 3.2 20.3 31 22.5%
LaMelo Ball (CHA) 20.1 7.1 27.2 28 32.3%
Jarace Walker (IND) 11.6 2.5 14.1 26 20.8%
Kam Jones (IND) 4.4 3.2 7.6 17 14.5%
Obi Toppin (IND) 11.6 2.3 13.9 18 24.9%
Andrew Nembhard (IND) 16.9 7.7 24.6 31 23.7%
Jay Huff (IND) 9.5 1.5 11 21 18.2%
Ben Sheppard (IND) 7.1 1.8 8.9 21 13.8%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Points + Assists Line Bookmaker Odds
Kon Knueppel (CHA) o21.5
u21.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-104
-128
Brandon Miller (CHA) o24.5
u24.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-102
-130
Moussa Diabaté (CHA) o11.5
u11.5
Caesars
Caesars
-113
-118
Coby White (CHA) o15.5
u15.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-118
-112
Miles Bridges (CHA) o18.5
u18.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-114
-114
LaMelo Ball (CHA) o26.5
u26.5
Caesars
Caesars
-120
-112
Jarace Walker (IND) o19.5
u19.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-104
-128
Kam Jones (IND) o10.5
u10.5
Caesars
Caesars
-110
-121
Obi Toppin (IND) o10.5
u10.5
Caesars
Caesars
-127
-106
Andrew Nembhard (IND) o23.5
u23.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-118
-112
Jay Huff (IND) o12.5
u12.5
Caesars
Caesars
-112
-120
Ben Sheppard (IND) o10.5
u10.5
Caesars
Caesars
-122
-109


Hornets at Pacers Rebounds Prop Picks

If offensive rebounds do not beat the opponent’s defensive rebounds on either side, the rebound angle is steadier, so rebounds per game (Charlotte Hornets 46.1 vs Indiana Pacers 41.9) becomes the safest anchor.

The best pick for each side comes from a direct rebounds per game versus rebounds line comparison, with minutes per game, usage percentage, and rebound percentage used to validate the read and keep the choice usable.

NBA Player REB/G Minutes Usage % REB%
Kon Knueppel (CHA) 5.3 31 22.5% 9.6%
Ryan Kalkbrenner (CHA) 5.5 21 11.7% 14.4%
Grant Williams (CHA) 3.9 20 14.3% 11.3%
Brandon Miller (CHA) 4.9 30 28.3% 9.2%
Moussa Diabaté (CHA) 8.7 26 11.5% 18.9%
Coby White (CHA) 3 19 32.4% 8.6%
Miles Bridges (CHA) 5.8 31 22.5% 10.6%
LaMelo Ball (CHA) 4.8 28 32.3% 9.7%
Sion James (CHA) 3.5 22 11.1% 8.8%
Jarace Walker (IND) 5.1 26 20.8% 10.9%
Kobe Brown (IND) 4.9 25 15.3% 10.7%
Kam Jones (IND) 1.6 17 14.5% 5.3%
Obi Toppin (IND) 4.4 18 24.9% 13.6%
Andrew Nembhard (IND) 2.8 31 23.7% 4.9%
Jay Huff (IND) 4 21 18.2% 10.3%
Ben Sheppard (IND) 3 21 13.8% 7.6%
NBA Player Prop Bet / Rebound Line Best Bookmaker Odds Odds
Kon Knueppel (CHA) o4.5
u4.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+158
-215
Ryan Kalkbrenner (CHA) o3.5
u3.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-114
-114
Grant Williams (CHA) o3.5
u3.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-148
+112
Brandon Miller (CHA) o6.5
u6.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+146
-198
Moussa Diabaté (CHA) o11.5
u11.5
Caesars
Caesars
-137
+103
Coby White (CHA) o2.5
u2.5
unibet
unibet
+112
-150
Miles Bridges (CHA) o4.5
u4.5
Caesars
Caesars
+112
-150
LaMelo Ball (CHA) o4.5
u4.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+118
-158
Sion James (CHA) o1.5
u1.5
Fanatics
Fanatics
-476
+270
Jarace Walker (IND) o6.5
u6.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-166
+124
Kobe Brown (IND) o3.5
u3.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-104
-128
Kam Jones (IND) o3.5
u3.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+128
-172
Obi Toppin (IND) o3.5
u3.5
Caesars
Caesars
+118
-157
Andrew Nembhard (IND) o2.5
u2.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+310
-470
Jay Huff (IND) o1.5
u1.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-138
+104
Ben Sheppard (IND) o2.5
u2.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
+132
-178


Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers Points + Rebounds + Assists Props Picks

The first thing to clock here is how each team plays on the scoreboard and on the glass, because both sides feed PRA. When an offense is efficient, assists show up more often; when a defense forces tougher shots, rebounds stack quickly. That is why offensive rating and defensive rating are the cleanest path into this market. The Indiana Pacers field-goal percentage and the Charlotte Hornets field-goal percentage are worth a fast scan because made shots can power assists while missed shots can fuel rebounds.

Win percentage is not the bet, but it can signal which team keeps its offense organized and which team drifts into broken possessions. The picks use a smart path by lining up each NBA Player season PRA average against the line, then taking the strongest edge and price for each team, provided the market data is complete.

NBA Player PTS/G REB/G AST/G PRA/G Minutes Usage %
Kon Knueppel (CHA) 18.5 5.3 3.4 27.2 31 22.5%
Ryan Kalkbrenner (CHA) 7.6 5.5 0.8 13.9 21 11.7%
Brandon Miller (CHA) 20.2 4.9 3.3 28.4 30 28.3%
Moussa Diabaté (CHA) 7.9 8.7 1.9 18.5 26 11.5%
Coby White (CHA) 15.6 3 3 21.6 19 32.4%
Miles Bridges (CHA) 17.1 5.8 3.2 26.1 31 22.5%
LaMelo Ball (CHA) 20.1 4.8 7.1 32 28 32.3%
Sion James (CHA) 5.4 3.5 2 10.9 22 11.1%
Jarace Walker (IND) 11.6 5.1 2.5 19.2 26 20.8%
Kobe Brown (IND) 9.4 4.9 2 16.3 25 15.3%
Kam Jones (IND) 4.4 1.6 3.2 9.2 17 14.5%
Andrew Nembhard (IND) 16.9 2.8 7.7 27.4 31 23.7%
Jay Huff (IND) 9.5 4 1.5 15 21 18.2%
Ben Sheppard (IND) 7.1 3 1.8 11.9 21 13.8%
NBA Player Prop Bet (Points + Rebounds + Assists Line) Bookmaker Odds
Kon Knueppel (CHA) o26.5
u26.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-111
-115
Ryan Kalkbrenner (CHA) o10.5
u10.5
Caesars
Caesars
-121
-112
Brandon Miller (CHA) o28.5
u28.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-122
-104
Moussa Diabaté (CHA) o20.5
u20.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-128
+100
Coby White (CHA) o18.5
u18.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-104
-122
Miles Bridges (CHA) o24.5
u24.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-106
-120
LaMelo Ball (CHA) o31.5
u31.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-111
-115
Sion James (CHA) o9.5
u9.5
sports-interaction
sports-interaction
+105
-140
Jarace Walker (IND) o25.5
u25.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-113
-115
Kobe Brown (IND) o16.5
u16.5
BetMGM
BetMGM
-125
-105
Kam Jones (IND) o13.5
u13.5
Caesars
Caesars
-110
-122
Andrew Nembhard (IND) o26.5
u26.5
FanDuel
FanDuel
-108
-115
Jay Huff (IND) o16.5
u16.5
Caesars
Caesars
-124
-108
Ben Sheppard (IND) o14.5
u14.5
Caesars
Caesars
-105
-129


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Before we get into specific markets, the thread is the same: a faster tempo tempo, and two teams whose rotation decisions matter a lot. Hornets has played at roughly a 70% win clip over its last ten, and Pacers is around 20%.

This is the first market I circle. For Points + Assists, the two players to watch are Miles Bridges for Hornets and Ben Sheppard for Pacers. The workload is usually visible early.

In Points + Rebounds + Assists, start with Sion James on the Hornets side and Andrew Nembhard for Pacers. From there, it is a simple read: follow the roles that survive different game scripts. For the full game breakdown, read the full matchup preview.