It’s time to lace up your sneakers and get ready for an exciting basketball match between two Eastern Conference teams. Today, the Indiana Pacers will take on the Charlotte Hornets at 7:00 PM EDT. The Pacers are favored to win with a point spread of -1.5, while the Hornets have a lucrative underdog bet at +1.5. The over / under for the game is set at 232.5.
In their last game, the Pacers got stomped by the Philadelphia 76ers in a 141-121 loss. On the other hand, the Hornets had a similarly disappointing game three days ago, losing to the 76ers as well with a point differential of 39 points.
When these two teams faced off earlier this year on January 8, 2023, the Pacers won 116-111, but failed to cover the spread as -5 favorites. Additionally, the total for that game was set at 240.5 and ended up staying under, falling 13.5 points short.
Against the Spread
As you make your sports bets, it’s important to consider each team’s performance against the spread. The Pacers have covered the spread in six out of their last 10 games, which is a decent record but nothing too impressive. The Hornets, on the other hand, covered the spread four times out of their last 10 games. This suggests that the Pacers have been more consistent in covering the spread than the Hornets.
Totals Trends
When it comes to assessing the over / under for tonight’s game, there are some useful trends to consider. For the Pacers, they have gone over in seven out of their last 10 games, implying that they tend to be involved in high-scoring matches recently. However, the Pacers have also stayed under in three out of their last 10 games, so they aren’t always involved in high-scoring affairs. On the other hand, there isn’t a clear trend for the Hornets’ totals recently. The total has gone over three times and stayed under seven times out of their last 10 games.
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