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Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers 11/19/25 NBA Free Pick

Tonight's NBA matchup features the struggling Charlotte Hornets taking on the slumping Indiana Pacers. The Hornets come into this game on a three-game losing streak, while the Pacers are enduring an eight-game skid. Both teams are hungry for a win to break their respective slumps.

Looking at the standings, the Hornets currently sit in the 4th position in the Eastern Conference with a record of 4 wins and 10 losses. Their home record stands at 3-4, while they have struggled on the road with a 1-6 record away from Charlotte. Offensively, the Hornets are averaging 116.5 points per game but have been giving up 119.7 points per game on the defensive end.

On the other side, the Pacers find themselves in the 5th position in the East with just 1 win and 13 losses. Their home record is 1-5, and they have yet to secure a win on the road with an 0-8 record. The Pacers are scoring 108.9 points per game but are allowing 123.4 points per game, highlighting their defensive struggles.

In terms of power ratings, the Hornets have a rating of -61.18, with a win percentage of 0.286 and a points differential of -0.23. Meanwhile, the Pacers have a lower rating of -91.19, with a win percentage of 0.071 and a points differential of -1.04. These numbers indicate that both teams have been underperforming based on their statistical profiles.

When it comes to the betting odds for this game, the Hornets are the slight favorites with a point spread of -1.5. The money line for the Hornets is set at -125, while the Pacers come in at +105. The over/under for the total points scored in the game is set at 235.5.

In conclusion, both teams are in need of a win to turn their seasons around. The Hornets have the edge in this matchup based on their slightly better record and recent performance. However, the Pacers will be looking to capitalize on the home-court advantage to snap their losing streak. It should be an intriguing battle between two teams looking to get back on track in the Eastern Conference.

The ProCappers predicted final score is for the Indiana Pacers beating the visiting Charlotte Hornets 120-118.