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Charlotte @ Indiana

Current Records: Charlotte 26-22; Indiana 17-31

What to Know

The Charlotte Hornets might have tired legs after a game yesterday as they head on the road against the Indiana Pacers at 7 p.m. ET Jan. 26 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Charlotte earned a 116-108 win in their most recent contest against Indiana in December.

The Hornets received a tough blow on Tuesday as they fell 125-113 to the Toronto Raptors. Charlotte was down 105-86 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from. One thing holding Charlotte back was the mediocre play of shooting guard Kelly Oubre Jr., who did not have his best game: he finished with only nine points on 3-for-11 shooting in his 26 minutes on the court.

Meanwhile, it was close but no cigar for Indiana as they fell 117-113 to the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. The losing side was boosted by point guard Duane Washington Jr., who shot 7-for-12 from beyond the arc and finished with 21 points.

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Hornets are expected to win a tight contest Wednesday. Now might not be the best time to take Charlotte against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past two consecutive games.

Both teams will surely be fighting tooth and nail to get back into the win column after losses this week. If the Pacers want to win, they will need to focus on stopping Charlotte's point guard LaMelo Ball, who had 25 points and seven assists, and power forward Miles Bridges, who had 22 points. We'll see whether or not they are up to the challenge.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse -- Indianapolis, Indiana
  • TV: Bally Sports SE Charlotte
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $14.00

Odds

The Hornets are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Pacers, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Charlotte have won 14 out of their last 25 games against Indiana.

  • Dec 29, 2021 - Charlotte 116 vs. Indiana 108
  • Nov 19, 2021 - Charlotte 121 vs. Indiana 118
  • Oct 20, 2021 - Charlotte 123 vs. Indiana 122
  • May 18, 2021 - Indiana 144 vs. Charlotte 117
  • Apr 02, 2021 - Charlotte 114 vs. Indiana 97
  • Jan 29, 2021 - Charlotte 108 vs. Indiana 105
  • Jan 27, 2021 - Indiana 116 vs. Charlotte 106
  • Feb 25, 2020 - Indiana 119 vs. Charlotte 80
  • Jan 06, 2020 - Indiana 115 vs. Charlotte 104
  • Dec 15, 2019 - Indiana 107 vs. Charlotte 85
  • Nov 05, 2019 - Charlotte 122 vs. Indiana 120
  • Feb 11, 2019 - Indiana 99 vs. Charlotte 90
  • Jan 20, 2019 - Indiana 120 vs. Charlotte 95
  • Nov 21, 2018 - Charlotte 127 vs. Indiana 109
  • Apr 10, 2018 - Charlotte 119 vs. Indiana 93
  • Apr 08, 2018 - Indiana 123 vs. Charlotte 117
  • Feb 02, 2018 - Charlotte 133 vs. Indiana 126
  • Jan 29, 2018 - Indiana 105 vs. Charlotte 96
  • Mar 15, 2017 - Indiana 98 vs. Charlotte 77
  • Mar 06, 2017 - Charlotte 100 vs. Indiana 88
  • Dec 12, 2016 - Indiana 110 vs. Charlotte 94
  • Nov 07, 2016 - Charlotte 122 vs. Indiana 100
  • Mar 04, 2016 - Charlotte 108 vs. Indiana 101
  • Feb 26, 2016 - Charlotte 96 vs. Indiana 95
  • Feb 10, 2016 - Charlotte 117 vs. Indiana 95