Hornets vs. Pacers Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Feb. 26

The Indiana Pacers (15-44) will look to end a four-game home losing skid when squaring off versus the Charlotte Hornets (28-31) on February 26, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Thursday's matchup between the Hornets and the Pacers features the Hornets as substantial 13-point favorites. The matchup's point total is 229.5.

Hornets vs. Pacers Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Thursday, February 26, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• Total: 229.5 points
• Spread: Hornets -13
• Moneyline: Hornets (-901), Pacers (+610)

How to watch Hornets vs. Pacers

• TV Channel: FDSIN, FDSSE

Betting the Over/Under: Hornets vs. Pacers

• Hornets games this season have gone over this contest's total of 229.5 points 29 times.
• Pacers games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 229.5 points in 29 of 59 outings.
• These teams average a combined 227.4 points per game, 2.1 fewer points than this matchup's point total.
• Opponents of these teams put up 232.6 points per game combined, 3.1 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Hornets vs. Pacers

• Charlotte has put together a 36-22-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Pacers are 28-31-0 ATS this year.
• Indiana is 3-1 ATS this season when playing as at least 13-point underdogs.
• The Pacers are 17-13 against the spread, and 10-20 overall, at home this season.
• Away from home, the Hornets are 16-15 overall and 20-11 against the spread.

Betting the Moneyline: Hornets vs. Pacers

• The Hornets have been favored on the moneyline 16 total times this season. They've gone 13-3 in those games.
• The Pacers have won 12, or 24.5%, of the 49 games they've played as underdogs this season.
• Charlotte has not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -901 or shorter.
• Indiana has played as an underdog of +610 or more once this season and won that game.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Hornets have an implied win probability of 90.0%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Hornets vs. Pacers

• Pick ATS: Hornets (- 13)
• Pick OU: Over (229.5)
  
• Prediction: Hornets 130 - Pacers 113
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