Published Apr 2, 10:33pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Apr 2, 10:33pm ET
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Updated Apr 2, 10:33pm ET
One of the games on Friday's NBA slate features the Charlotte Hornets hosting the Indiana Pacers. Who has the edge in our Hornets vs Pacers pick?
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| Charlotte Hornets | -15.5 (-110) |
| Indiana Pacers | +15.5 (-110) |
Following back-to-back losses to the Sixers and Celtics, Charlotte has won two straight. The team's latest triumph is a 127-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
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The Hornets trailed by eight points after the opening stanza. But they rallied to seize control of the game for good, outscoring Phoenix by a 69-46 margin over the middle two quarters.
Miles Bridges led six double-digit scorers with 25 points and four rebounds. He shot 10-for-16 overall and 4-for-8 from long range. Kon Knueppel added 20 points and converted four of his nine attempts from beyond the arc.
The Pacers had dropped five of six. However, they enter this matchup riding a two-game win streak. This stretch includes a 145-126 victory against the Chicago Bulls.
Indiana led by six after the first quarter and extended its advantage to 25 points after three. The Bulls produced 34 points in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough to prevent the Pacers from coasting to an easy win.
Pascal Siakam was one of six players in double figures for Indiana. He finished with 25 points, five assists, and four rebounds. Ethan Thompson contributed 24 points and shot 5-for-8 from 3-point range.
The Pacers shot 57 percent overall and 42 percent from distance. Also, the 145-point effort was their highest scoring game of the season.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Hornets are ranked fifth in offensive efficiency and eighth in scoring defense. Conversely, Indiana is 14-33 against Eastern Conference opponents and 7-31 on the road. Go with Charlotte to get the win here.
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Charlotte Hornets
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