Hornets vs. Pacers Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 8

The Indiana Pacers (6-31) will be trying to end a 13-game losing skid when hitting the road against the Charlotte Hornets (13-24) on January 8, 2026 at Spectrum Center.

The Hornets are currently modest 4-point favorites over the Pacers. The matchup's point total is 231.5.

Hornets vs. Pacers Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Thursday, January 8, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Arena: Spectrum Center
• Total: 231.5 points
• Spread: Hornets -4
• Moneyline: Hornets (-174), Pacers (+144)

How to watch Hornets vs. Pacers

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Hornets vs. Pacers

• In 17 of 37 games this season, the Hornets and their opponents have gone over 231.5 points.
• The Pacers have played 17 games this season that finished with a combined score higher than 231.5 points.
• These teams score a combined 226.3 points per game, 5.2 fewer points than this matchup's total.
• These teams surrender 237 points per game combined, 5.5 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Hornets vs. Pacers

• Charlotte is 22-15-0 ATS this season.
• The Hornets have covered the spread twice this season (2-1 ATS) when playing as at least 4-point favorites.
• The Pacers have compiled an 18-19-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Indiana is 14-12 ATS this season when playing as at least 4-point underdogs.
• At home this year, the Hornets are 7-11 overall and 11-7 against the spread.
• Charlotte is unbeaten ATS (2-0) as a 4-point favorite or more at home.
• This season away from home, the Pacers are 7-10 against the spread and 1-16 overall.

Betting the Moneyline: Hornets vs. Pacers

• The Hornets have gone 2-2 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 50% of those games).
• This season, the Pacers have been the underdog 32 times and won four, or 12.5%, of those games.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -174 or shorter, Charlotte has gone 2-1 (66.7% win percentage).
• Indiana has a record of 2-24, a 7.7% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +144 or more by bookmakers this season.
• Based on this game's moneyline, the Hornets have an implied win probability of 63.5%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Hornets vs. Pacers

• Pick ATS: Hornets (- 4)
• Pick OU: Over (231.5)
  
• Prediction: Hornets 126 - Pacers 115
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