The Pacers have covered four of the last five times they've hosted the Hornets. I expect them to cover this short number, too.

Indiana has played far better at home than on the road this season. The Pacers are 5-1 in their last six home contests. During this span they beat the Wizards by six, Knicks by 20, Mavericks by 13, lost to the Warriors by just two, defeated the Pistons by nine and rolled the Rockets by 12.

The Pacers have good backcourt depth if Malcolm Brogdon can't play. Indiana's frontline is boosted by the return of Domantas Sabonis.

The Hornets are 3-7 in their last 10 road games.