"Against the spread, the Hornets are 36-22-1 this season. Against the spread, the Pacers are 28-31-0 this year. This year, the Pacers have two against the spread wins in three games as an underdog of 13.5 points or more."
"These teams average a combined 227.4 points per game, 3.1 fewer points than the over/under of 230.5 set for this matchup. Opponents of the two teams average a combined 2.1 more points per game, 232.6, than this matchup's over/under of 230.5 points."
"The Hornets have been chosen as favorites in 16 games this year and have walked away with the win 13 times (81.2%) in those games. The Pacers have won 24.5% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (12-37)."
The Indiana Pacers (15-44) host the Charlotte Hornets (28-31) on February 26, 2026, with the Hornets favored by 13.5 points and a point total of 230.5. The Pacers are attempting to break a four-game losing streak. Betting analysis suggests three primary wagers: taking the Pacers to cover the spread based on their two wins in three games as 13.5-point underdogs, backing the under at 230.5 since both teams average 227.4 combined points per game, and selecting the Hornets on the moneyline at -699 given their 81.2% win rate when favored. The Pacers have struggled as moneyline underdogs, winning only 24.5% of such games this season.
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