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Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets Picks and Prediction for Friday April 3 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 04/03/2026, 02:05 AM ET

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Pacers Preview

The Friday NBA schedule will get underway with a matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Charlotte Hornets from the Spectrum Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Pacers (18-58) have dropped 31 of their first 38 road games and have been eliminated from postseason contention. On Wednesday, Indiana assisted on a season-high 49 of 58 made field goals and shot a sizzling 57 percent overall during a 145-126 road triumph against Chicago.

Indiana F Pascal Siakam tallied a game-high 25 points (11-16 FG), five assists, and four rebounds. Rookie G Ethan Thompson connected on 5-for-8 from long distance and finished with 24 points. Kobe Brown added 17 points, eight rebounds, and six assists for the Pacers.

Hornets Preview

The Charlotte Hornets have won seven of their last ten games and are looking to snap a nine-year playoff drought. The Hornets (41-36) rank ninth in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 116.2 points per contest. Last night, Charlotte connected on 18-for-49 from long range and shot 52 percent overall during a 127-107 home victory versus Phoenix.

Charlotte F Miles Bridges matched a game-high with 25 points on 10-for-16 shooting and pulled down four boards. Rookie G Kon Knueppel nailed 4-for-9 from the three-point line and finished with 20 points. LaMelo Ball added 15 points and 11 assists for the Hornets, who improved to 20-19 at home.

Pacers vs Hornets Pick

Indiana guards Aaron Nesmith (neck), Andrew Nembhard (back), and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) did not play in Wednesday’s victory. All three players are considered day-to-day. The Pacers have been in tank mode the entire season and will not stop over the final few games. Take the Hornets to win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Charlotte Hornets win 124-106.

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