Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - November 16 | 2022-23 NBA Season

The Indiana Pacers take on the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center on Wednesday (November 16) in NBA Regular Season action. The Hornets have started the season terribly, going 4-11 thus far, while the Pacers have been decent, going 6-6 as they sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hornets are no longer the worst team in the East, after winning their last game and overtaking the Pistons.

The Pacers come into this game in great form, having won four of their last six games. Their latest win came against the Raptors, beating them 118-104. It was one of their most comfortable wins this term, considering their average point differential this campaign has been only 2 points.

The ace duo of Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner have been brilliant for the Pacers. Haliburton leads the side in scoring (20.5 ppg) and assists (10 pg) while Turner leads the side in boards (8.7 pg). The Pacers have the second most 3PM per game in the entire NBA this season with 15.5 a night. The likes of Haliburton and Buddy Hield have shone in that regard, making the Pacers offense the fourth-best in the NBA.

The Hornets ended their treacherous eight-game winless streak with a 112-105 win over the Magic. They have been awful on the offensive end of the court with an offensive rating of 107.5, which is the third-worst in the entire NBA whilst having a 32.1% 3PM accuracy, which is the second-worst in the NBA.

Blockbuster talent LaMelo Ball has finally returned from injury for the Hornets after a long layoff. He has played two games now this season, averaging 16 points, 7.5 assists and 5 boards. On face value, those numbers might sound decent for such a struggling unit, but the underlying numbers are deeply concerning. LaMelo has shot the ball terribly since his return. He has only converted 33% of his field goals and a woeful 20.8% of his attempted threes- going 5-24 from deep.

Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets Match Details

Fixture: Indiana Pacers @ Charlotte Hornets

Date & Time: Wednesday, November 16, 7:00 p.m. EST

Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina

Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets Injury Report

TEAM	PLAYER	INJURY	STATUS
Indiana Pacers	Chris Duarte	Ankle	Out
Charlotte Hornets	Gordon Hayward	Shoulder	Out
Indiana Pacers	Tyrese Haliburton	Ankle	Questionable
Charlotte Hornets	Dennis Smith Jr.	Ankle	Doubtful

The Pacers could be in a lot of trouble, if the day-to-day injury to Haliburton aggravates. He has been by far their best player this season, and every game he misses, the Pacers struggle.

They are still without Chris Duarte who stays on the sidelines. The Hornets have had two massive injury issues this season in Hayward and LaMelo. With the latter back in the side, only Hayward’s absence is to be dealt with.

Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets Betting Odds & Spreads

TEAMS	SPREAD	TOTAL	MONEYLINE
Indiana Pacers	+2.5 (-110)	Over 233.5 (-107)	+117
Charlotte Hornets	-2.5 (-109)	Under 233.5 (-106)	-140

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Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets Starting 5s

Charlotte Hornets: PG: LaMelo Ball SG: Terry Rozier SF: Kelly Oubre Jr. PF: P.J. Washington C: Mason Plumlee

Indiana Pacers: PG: Tyrese Haliburton SG: Aaron Nesmith SF: Buddy Hield PF: Jalen Smith C: Myles Turner

Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets Betting Prediction

The Pacers are the better side on paper and have been in better form. They have gone 3-2 in their last five and come into this game on the back of a comfortable victory.

With LaMelo back for the Hornets, they definitely look a better side, but his efficiency thus far is a cause for concern. If Halinburton is fir to start, the Pacers are strong favorites.

Pacers: +117

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