Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers

League: NBA | Date: 2026-01-08 07:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2026-01-08 06:16 PM EST

🧠 Top 3 Overall Best Bets

💰 Best Bet #1 [Charlotte Hornets / Spread / -3.5 at -110 / 55% / Hornets show strong home form with 8 covers in last 9, while Pacers struggle on road allowing 120+ in recent losses; simulation supports edge despite public lean.]

💰 Best Bet #2 [Under / Total / 231.5 at -110 / 52% / Both teams rank below league average in pace and efficiency lately, with injuries limiting scoring; recent trends and defensive metrics favor a lower-output game.]

💰 Best Bet #3 [Charlotte Hornets / Moneyline / -162 / 55% / Home advantage and Pacers’ 13-game skid tilt probabilities, aligning with sharp money despite public split.]

Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers on 2026-01-08

Game Times

ET: 7:00 PM
CT: 6:00 PM
MT: 5:00 PM
PT: 4:00 PM
AKT: 3:00 PM
HST: 1:00 PM

💸 Public Bets

[60% / 40%]

💰 Money Distribution

[55% / 45%]

💹 Market Alignment

[Aligned]

📉 Line Movement

Line opened at -3 and held steady at -3.5 despite moderate public action on the favorite, indicating sharp balance on Hornets side.

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)

[+3% on Hornets spread / Positive EV from simulation win probability (55%) exceeding implied odds (52.4%), supported by current season home/away splits and no major injury disruptions.]

Simulation Results

| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for Charlotte Hornets | 55% |
| Win % for Indiana Pacers | 45% |
| Spread Cover % for Charlotte Hornets -4 | 52% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 48% / Under: 52% |
| Average Total Points | 218.5 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-8.2, 12.4] |

Top 3 Player Props

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⚖️ Analysis Summary

Public sentiment leans toward the Hornets with aligned money distribution, suggesting no strong fade opportunity; following the favorite aligns with mathematical edges from recent form and simulation data. The game outlook points to moderate scoring, as both offenses face defensive matchups that have suppressed totals in similar spots this season. Overall, the matchup favors Charlotte’s home efficiency over Indiana’s road woes.

🔮 Recommended Play

[Follow the public with Charlotte Hornets / No clear edge] — mathematical probability supports the home side based on convergence of metrics and line stability.

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