Hornets vs. Pacers Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - April 3

The Charlotte Hornets (41-36) take on the Indiana Pacers (18-58) on April 3, 2026 on FDSIN and FDSSE.

Friday's game between the Hornets and the Pacers sees the Hornets as a heavy, 16-point favorite. The point total for the matchup is set at 234.5.

Hornets vs. Pacers Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, April 3, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Arena: Spectrum Center
• Total: 234.5 points
• Spread: Hornets -16
• Moneyline: Hornets (-1493), Pacers (+870)

How to watch Hornets vs. Pacers

• TV Channel: FDSIN, FDSSE

Betting the Over/Under: Hornets vs. Pacers

• The Hornets and their opponents have gone over 234.5 combined points in 25 of 77 games this season.
• The Pacers have played 36 games this season that finished with a combined score higher than 234.5 points.
• The two teams combine to score 228.8 points per game, 5.7 fewer points than this matchup's point total.
• These teams give up a combined 232.1 points per game, 2.4 fewer points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Hornets vs. Pacers

• Charlotte has compiled a 47-29-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Hornets have covered the spread when playing as at least 16-point favorites in three of three chances this season.
• The Pacers have covered 36 times in 76 chances against the spread this year.
• Indiana has been an underdog by 16 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
• The Hornets are 24-14-1 against the spread, and 20-19 overall, at home this year.
• At home, as a 16-point favorite or more, Charlotte is unbeaten ATS (2-0).
• In away games, the Pacers are 7-31 overall and 14-24 against the spread.

Betting the Moneyline: Hornets vs. Pacers

• The Hornets have gone 25-7 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 78.1% of those games).
• This season, the Pacers have won 15 out of the 65 games, or 23.1%, in which they've been the underdog.
• Charlotte has won all three games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -1493 or shorter.
• Indiana has played as an underdog of +870 or more once this season and lost that game.
• Based on this game's moneyline, the Hornets have an implied win probability of 93.7%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Hornets vs. Pacers

• Pick ATS: Pacers (+ 16)
• Pick OU: Under (234.5)
  
• Prediction: Hornets 116 - Pacers 107
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