Hornets vs. Pacers Picks & Best Bets 8th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Indiana Pacers will go up against the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, beginning at 5:00 p.m. ET.
The Pacers will be led by Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner, while the Hornets will rely on Brandon Miller, Vasilije Micic and Cody Martin.
We have conducted 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to reveal the best Hornets vs. Pacers bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Pacers will likely win with a projected final score of 116-106.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously source the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Hornets vs. Pacers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Hornets vs. Pacers picks fuse the power of AI, stats and analytics to produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Hornets vs. Pacers Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, December 8th, 2024
- Game Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Spread: Hornets +11.5 / Pacers -11.5
- Moneyline: Hornets +520 / Pacers -700
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 222.5 Points (-108/-110)
Hornets +11.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Hornets have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Pacers have a probability of 46%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Hornets +11.5, providing a favorable 2.9% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 222.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 222.5, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis suggests a 51% probability that the total will go over 222.5 points.
Hornets vs. Pacers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Charlotte Hornets at +520 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Indiana Pacers are available at -700 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Pacers are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them an 82% chance of victory.
Although the Pacers are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +520 odds on the Hornets moneyline, providing an edge of 1.7%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Hornets vs. Pacers
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Sunday's Hornets vs. Pacers game.
Charlotte Hornets Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller | 24 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Vasilije Micic | 13 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Cody Martin | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Nick Richards | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Green | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Nick Richards Under 9.5 Rebounds (-105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Richards Under 9.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -105 |
- Our top prop bet for the Hornets is on Nick Richards to record under 9.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 8 rebounds, giving us an edge of 5.4% on the -105 odds offered by FanDuel.
Indiana Pacers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 25 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 21 | 5 | 10 | 4 |
| Myles Turner | 17 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 17 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| T.J. McConnell | 14 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Pascal Siakam Over 3.5 Assists (+132)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam Over 3.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +132 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pacers is on Pascal Siakam to record over 3.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 assists, giving us an edge of 14.8% on the +132 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Hornets vs. Pacers Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Hornets vs. Pacers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Obi Toppin Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Obi Toppin has recorded at least one block in 6 of his last 11 games (55% success rate). You can wager on him to do it again at odds of +140 (42% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Cody Martin Over 5.5 Total Rebounds
Cody Martin has had more than 5.5 rebounds in 8 of his last 11 appearances (73%). You can place a wager on him to record over 5.5 rebounds again at odds of -135 (57%), available at DraftKings.
Bennedict Mathurin Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Bennedict Mathurin has recorded at least one blocks in 7 of his last 11 appearances (64%). You can bet on him to record at least one more again at odds of +132 (43%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Pascal Siakam of the Pacers to record over 3.5 assists, with a projection of 5 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Hornets +11.5 to cover.
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