Hornets vs Pacers Picks and Prediction – 4/2/2025

The Wednesday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Charlotte Hornets and the Indiana Pacers from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Hornets (19-56) have dropped 30 of their first 37 road games and have been eliminated from postseason contention. On Monday, Charlotte assisted on 33 of 43 made field goals and shot 54 percent overall during a 110-106 home victory versus Utah. 

Charlotte F Miles Bridges tallied a game-high 26 points (11-17 FG), ten rebounds, and eight assists. Mark Williams controlled the paint with 18 points (8-9 FG) and 13 boards. Josh Green added 14 points and three assists for the Hornets, who connected on 15-for-38 from the three-point line. 

The Indiana Pacers have won 25 of their first 35 home games and hold a two-game lead over Detroit for fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pacers (44-31) rank seventh in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 117.1 points per contest. On Monday, Indiana converted all 13 free-throw attempts to earn a 111-109 home victory versus Sacramento. 

Aaron Nesmith led five Indiana players in double figures with 24 points (7-16 FG) and six rebounds. Obi Toppin contributed 19 points (7-11 FG) and seven boards in 22 minutes off the bench. Tyrese Haliburton added 18 points and 11 assists for the Pacers. 

Indiana G Bennedict Mathurin (calf) and C Myles Turner (illness) are listed as questionable for this game. The Pacers rank in the middle of the pack in defensive efficiency, which makes covering a big spread near impossible. Look for Indiana to win comfortably at home and cash the over. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Pacers win 123-109.