- Matchup: Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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On Friday, the Spectrum Center will host the Charlotte Hornets (40-36) as they face off against the Indiana Pacers (18-58).
In their last outing, the Pacers triumphed over the Bulls with a score of 145-126. Indiana showcased a remarkable field goal percentage of 56.9%, hitting 58 out of 102 attempts, and they were effective from beyond the arc, sinking 20 of 48 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, they were nearly flawless, making 9 of 10 shots for a conversion rate of 90.0%. On the boards, they secured 20 rebounds, with 6 coming from the offensive end. The team also tallied 27 assists, forced 19 turnovers, and recorded 10 steals during the game. Defensively, Indiana allowed Chicago to shoot 48.5% by converting 47 of 97 attempts. The Bulls recorded 36 assists and 7 steals, while collecting 49 rebounds (20 offensive, 29 defensive) and achieved 4 blocks. Chicago managed to score 73.1% from the charity stripe, hitting 19 of 26 shots, and made 13 of 39 attempts from three-point range. The Pacers incurred 22 personal fouls compared to the Bulls’ 19.
Pascal Siakam proved to be a crucial player in this contest, shooting 68.8% from the field, recording 5 assists during his 22 minutes on the floor, where he accumulated 4 rebounds and scored 25 points on 11 of 16 shooting.
Entering this matchup, Indiana holds a record of 18-58 this season. They average 14.4 turnovers per game and commit 21.2 personal fouls. As a team, the Pacers average 41.7 rebounds per game and have tallied 2,089 assists this season, ranking 12th in the NBA for assists. Their 3-point shooting sits at 35.6% (1,011 out of 2,843) and they convert 77.4% from the free-throw line. The Pacers rank 27th in the league, averaging 112.6 points per game, while shooting 45.9% from the field.
On the defensive front, the Pacers force their opponents into 13.6 turnovers per game, coupled with 20.0 personal fouls. They restrict opposing teams to 35.5% on three-point shots and are 26th in points allowed, giving up an average of 120.7 per game. Indiana’s defense allows a shooting percentage of 49.1% (3,366 of 6,858) and they yield 46.6 rebounds per game as a unit. They rank 13th in the league for assists allowed, with 2,012 given up this season.
The Hornets, coming off a resounding 117-86 victory over the Nets, allowed Brooklyn to grab 37 rebounds (8 offensive). They managed to shoot 20.0% from deep, making 7 of 35 attempts, while finishing 23 of 27 from the free-throw line for an impressive 85.2% accuracy. Brooklyn converted 28 of their 73 field-goal attempts, shooting 38.4% overall. The Hornets shot 47.1% from the floor, hitting 41 of 87 shots and made 12 out of 39 three-point attempts (30.8%). At the charity stripe, they converted 23 of their attempts for a remarkable 92.0%. The Nets turned the ball over 14 times and the Hornets capitalized with 5 steals, while gathering 24 defensive boards and 11 offensive boards for a total of 35 rebounds.
Brandon Miller was a standout for the Hornets in this game, shooting 7 of 13 for a field goal percentage of 53.8%, while collecting 1 rebound, accumulating 25 points during his 29 minutes on the court, along with 3 assists.
Charlotte’s record stands at 40-36 for the season. They commit 19.2 personal fouls per game and have a free-throw success rate of 81.7%. The team averages 26.4 assists per game (14th in the league), while turning the ball over 15.5 times. Charlotte has scored a total of 8,823 points this season (116.1 per game) and averages 46.2 rebounds. They are connecting on 46.0% of their field goal attempts, ranking 25th in the NBA.
On defense, the Hornets allow a shooting percentage of 35.8% from three-point range (967 of 2,702) and opponents hit 80.4% of their free throws against them. They yield 26.0 assists and 39.1 rebounds per game, marking them 10th and 1st in the league, respectively. Charlotte ranks 8th in points allowed, averaging 111.4 per game. They force their adversaries into 12.6 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 46.7% from the floor (10th in the league).
Which team will secure the victory against the spread tonight?
Pick: Bet on Indiana
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