Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Preview and Prediction - Nov. 19 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Charlotte Hornets will be on the road to face the Indiana Pacers in another round of NBA games. It is one of nine games scheduled for Wednesday.

The Hornets (4-10), who are 12th in the Eastern Conference, have lost four of the last five games. Their last game was a 110-108 loss at the Toronto Raptors on Monday. Rookie forward Kon Knueppel led Charlotte with 24 points, alongside seven rebounds and one assist. Miles Bridges added 22 points, eight rebounds and three assists.

The Pacers (1-13), on the other hand, are 15th in the East. Their last game was on Monday, losing 127-112 on the road to the Detroit Pistons. Pascal Siakam added 19 points, five rebounds and two assists. Bennedict Mathurin finished with 25 points, three rebounds and two assists.

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Charlotte Hornets vs. Indiana Pacers game details

The Hornets-Pacers game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The matchup will air on TV via FDSIN and TSN Sports. Streaming is via Fubo.

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Charlotte Hornets vs. Indiana Pacers betting lines

Moneyline: Hornets (-120) vs. Pacers (+100)

Spread: Hornets (-1.5) vs. Pacers (+1.5)

Total: (O/U): Hornets (o235.5) -110 vs. Pacers (u235.5) -110

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Charlotte Hornets vs. Indiana Pacers preview

The Pacers have a better head-to-head record against the Hornets. They have met 131 times in the regular season, and Indiana leads with a 75-56 record. In their last 10 matchups, both teams are even.

Their last matchup was on April 2, with the Pacers winning 119-106 at home. Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton recorded 22 points, one rebound and 10 assists. Hornets forward Bridges finished with 18 points, four rebounds and five assists.

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Charlotte Hornets vs. Indiana Pacers predicted starting lineups

Hornets

PG - LaMelo Ball | SG - Kon Knueppel | SF - Sion James | PF - Miles Bridges | C - Ryan Kalkbrenner

Pacers

PG: Andrew Nembhard | SG: Bennedict Mathurin | SF: Jarace Walker | PF: Pascal Siakam | C: Isaiah Jackson

Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.

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Charlotte Hornets vs. Indiana Pacers betting tips

Miles Bridges has an over/under of 22.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 22.1 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the over.

Meanwhile, Pascal Siakam has an over/under of 25.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 24.9 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the over.

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Game prediction

The Hornets are favored to win against the Pacers. Charlotte has a 54.5% chance of victory compared to the Pacers’ 50%.