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Indiana - Charlotte. NBA match forecast
Indiana will face Charlotte in a preseason NBA tournament match on October 18 at home. The game will be held at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Pacers suffered a defeat to Memphis in the previous preseason match. Will Rick Carlisle team be able to succeed in the meeting with the Hornets and what bets should they choose? - read our forecast
Command Analysis
Indiana Pacers
USACurrent form
On October 15, Indiana suffered a 116-120 loss to Memphis on its home court. The best player on the losing team was Jareis Walker, who scored 15 points, made six rebounds and four assists. Bennedict Maturin, Ben Shippard and Myles Turner scored 12 points each.
The Pacers got rid of several unnecessary players in the summer and kept all the team leaders, including Turner, Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton. T.J. McConnell extended his contract.
Disqualifications and injuries
The participation of several team leaders in the match is questionable due to medical reasons and the decision of the coaching staff. Siakam, McConnell, Haliburton and Aaron Nesmith are listed as Day-To-Day in the game announcement.
Interesting facts for betting
Indiana three-point shooting percentage is 37.4 percent (ninth in the league at the end of the 2023-24 season).
Estimated composition
Andrew Nembard - Myles Turner - Ben Shippard - Benedict Maturin - Obi Toppin.
Charlotte Hornets
USACurrent form
On October 16, Charlotte suffered a 105-111 loss to New York. Brandon Miller was the best player on the losing team, scoring 26 points, grabbing five rebounds and making three assists. Tre Mann scored 16 points, LaMelo Ball scored 14, and Tijan Salon scored 13.
The Hornets acquired Keyontae Johnson, Charlie Brown, DaQuan Jeffries and Dwayne Washington in the offseason. The North Carolina team selected Salon, 19, with the sixth pick in the 2024 draft. The Hornets retained all of their top players. Marcus Garrett and Caleb McConnell were waived.
Disqualifications and injuries
Overall, Charlotte is approaching the upcoming match without losses. The team has only a few reserve players in the infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
Charlotte two-point field goal percentage is 46 percent (26th in the league at the end of the 2023-24 season).
The approximate amount is
Miles Bridges - LaMelo Ball - Nick Richards - Josh Green - Brandon Miller.
Trends
Turner Total Rebounds Under 6.5
Turner averages 4.6 rebounds per game.
1.87Walker Total Points Under 13.5
Walker averages 11.7 points per game
1.88Tip and bets
Charlotte approaches the game with Indiana as a clear underdog. According to bookmakers, the team from North Carolina will have very little chance of success. However, they overestimate the strength of the team from Indianapolis. Of course, the Pacers with all their leaders look formidable. But most of them will not appear on the court. Charles Lee charges will have to achieve a victory over a weakened opponent.
Our prediction is a Charlotte win with overtime at 2.75
Bet on total
"Indiana" and "Charlotte" do not show very high efficiency in personal meetings. In the last two matches out of three, the mark of 215 points was not overcome. Everything goes to the fact that this time the teams will not be able to please the fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our prediction is under 227.5 points including overtime at 2.10
First quarter bet
"Indiana" is gradually starting to improve its game. Basketball players from the State of giants, there is no doubt, will do everything possible to achieve victory in front of their fans after the offensive defeat from "Memphis". This time, the Carlisle team will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their fans and confidently take the lead in the score. However, this will not be enough for overall success.
Our prediction is Indiana to win the first quarter at 1.76
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