The Pacers will play the Hornets on Friday, April 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EDT. 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
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the Indiana Pacers and the Charlotte Hornets will take to the court on Friday, April 3rd, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Indiana Pacers arrive at this game with a 82.67 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets, have a 93.00 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Indiana Pacers - The Indiana Pacers sport a 7-31 away team record. That result ranks them 15th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets hit the floor with a 20-19 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 11th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Indiana Pacers sit 23rd (112.6) for average points scored per game. The Charlotte Hornets stand 13th, averaging 116.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 120.7 points against the Indiana Pacers per game this season. That result puts them 5th in the league for the 2025-26 season. The Charlotte Hornets stand 21st in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 111.4 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Indiana Pacers wind down the season with a 4-10 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Charlotte Hornets, have a 11-5 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Indiana Pacers have a 18-58 overall record, while the Charlotte Hornets have a 41-36 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Indiana Pacers be takin' on the Charlotte Hornets in a fierce battle... on Friday, April 3rd, 2026. The Pacers be standin' at a dismal 18-58 overall... while the Hornets be holdin' strong with a 41-36 record.
In division play, the Pacers be sittin' at 4-10 in the Eastern Central Division... while the Hornets be dominatin' with an 11-5 record in the Eastern Southeast Division. The Pacers be averagin' 112.6 points per game... but the Hornets be scorin' an impressive 116.2 points per game.
Review each team's season standings below... and see which team be favored in this pivotal matchup. Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners. Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players.
The Pacers may be underdogs, but they be lookin' to make a statement... against the Hornets as the regular season be windin' down. Will they be able to outshoot their opponents and pull off a stunning victory? Grab yer grog and settle in for an epic showdown on the hardwood!
Best Pacers at Hornets Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Charlotte Hornets are -15.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Indiana Pacers are +15.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 234.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 234.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Charlotte Hornets are the -1600 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Indiana Pacers are the +850 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pacers
Hornets
4/03/26 7:10pm EDT | +15.5 -110-15.5 -110 |
Underdog Indiana Pacers - Indiana Pacers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +15.5 Indiana Pacers underdog bet wins if they lose by 15 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 16 or more.
Favorite Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -15.5 Charlotte Hornets favorite bet wins if they win by 16 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 15 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Indiana Pacers at Charlotte Hornets Prop Bets
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Pacers
Hornets
Game to Overtime
4/03/26 7:10pm EDT | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
IND at CHA 4/03/26 7:10pm EDT | 125.5 o -110125.5 u -115Bet |
Pacers
Team Total Points
IND at CHA 4/03/26 7:10pm EDT | 108.5 o -118108.5 u -110Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at CHA 4/03/26 7:10pm EDT | 30.5 u -12030.5 o -110Bet |
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Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at CHA 4/03/26 7:10pm EDT | 24.5 o +11024.5 u -150Bet |
Obi Toppin
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at CHA 4/03/26 7:10pm EDT | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -105Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at CHA 4/03/26 7:10pm EDT | 30.5 u -11530.5 o -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| pb - Charlotte Hornets | 44 | 38 | 0.537 | +20.0 | 21-20 | 23-18 | 11-5 | 26-26 | 116.0 | 111.2 | +4.8 | W1 | 6-4 |
| e - Indiana Pacers | 19 | 63 | 0.232 | +45.0 | 11-30 | 8-33 | 4-12 | 15-37 | 112.4 | 120.4 | -8.0 | L2 | 3-7 |
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 OddsNo NBA Championship TM Indiana Pacers YR: futures available
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Indiana Pacers & Charlotte Hornets Team Pages
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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 Friday, April 3rd, 2026 at 7:10 pm EDT, 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.