The Pacers will play the Hornets on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Indiana Pacers and the Charlotte Hornets will tip-off on Thursday, January 8th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Indiana Pacers come to this game with a 82.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Charlotte Hornets, is currently 88.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Indiana Pacers - The Indiana Pacers currently have a 1-16 away team record. They now rank 13th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets come to the floor sporting a 7-11 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 10th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Indiana Pacers currently rank 26th (110.8) for average points scored per game. The Charlotte Hornets stand 16th, averaging 115.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 119.7 points against the Indiana Pacers, ranking them 6th in the league. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets currently rank 11th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 117.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Indiana Pacers currently have a 2-7 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Charlotte Hornets, come to the game with a 4-4 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Indiana Pacers have a 6-31 overall record, while the Charlotte Hornets have a 13-24 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Indiana Pacers face the Charlotte Hornets...in a fierce battle on January 8th. The Hornets' venue buzzes with excitement...as these two teams clash in this thrilling NBA matchup.
The Pacers have a dismal 6-31 overall standing...while the Hornets sit at 13-24. Indiana struggles in the Eastern Central...with a 2-7 division record, while Charlotte holds a 4-4.
Both teams bring high-scoring offenses...to the court, with the Pacers averaging 110.8 points...and the Hornets averaging 115.5 points per game. Be sure to review each team's performance stats...before placing your bets. Our preferred sportsbooks offer...some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game.
Get ready for a showdown of epic proportions...as these teams battle it out for a crucial win. We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...so place your wagers and prepare for a thrilling matchup. May the best team emerge victorious in this fierce competition!
Best Pacers at Hornets Odds
| Underdog Indiana Pacers | Favorite Charlotte Hornets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Indiana Pacers | Favorite Charlotte Hornets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Charlotte Hornets are -4.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Indiana Pacers are +4.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 231.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 231.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Charlotte Hornets are the -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Indiana Pacers are the +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pacers
Hornets
1/08/26 7:10pm EST | +4.5 -110-4.5 -110 |
Underdog Indiana Pacers - Indiana Pacers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Indiana Pacers underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 Charlotte Hornets favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Indiana Pacers at Charlotte Hornets Prop Bets
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Pacers
Hornets
Game to Overtime
1/08/26 7:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 117.5 o -120117.5 u -105Bet |
Pacers
Team Total Points
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 114.5 o -110114.5 u -118Bet |
Aaron Nesmith
Points Scored
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11517.5 u -115Bet |
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Andrew Nembhard
Points Scored
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -118Bet |
Ben Sheppard
Points Scored
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1105.5 u -125Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points Scored
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
Collin Sexton
Points Scored
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13512.5 u +100Bet |
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Jarace Walker
Points Scored
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -130Bet |
Jay Huff
Points Scored
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -130Bet |
Johnny Furphy
Points Scored
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -115Bet |
Kon Knueppel
Points Scored
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
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LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -118Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
Moussa Diabate
Points Scored
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points Scored
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
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Sion James
Points Scored
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -130Bet |
Tidjane Salaun
Points Scored
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1185.5 u -110Bet |
TJ McConnell
Points Scored
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Aaron Nesmith
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
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Andrew Nembhard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -120Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11528.5 u -115Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -125Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 38.5 o +10538.5 u -135Bet |
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TJ McConnell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at CHA 1/08/26 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -13019.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Charlotte Hornets | 24 | 28 | 0.462 | +16.0 | 11-13 | 13-15 | 6-4 | 14-19 | 115.8 | 113.9 | +1.9 | W8 | 9-1 |
| Indiana Pacers | 13 | 38 | 0.255 | +26.5 | 10-18 | 3-20 | 3-8 | 9-24 | 110.9 | 118.7 | -7.8 | L2 | 4-6 |
Indiana Pacers & Charlotte Hornets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Indiana Pacers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pacers | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +15000 Bet |
Indiana Pacers & Charlotte Hornets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 8th, 2026 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.