Charlotte Hornets at Indianapolis Colts Odds, Picks & Prediction
Charlotte Hornets defeat Indianapolis Colts 118-103, covering the -12.5 spread. Hornets' stars LaMelo Ball (20.3 PPG, high 37) and Brandon Miller (21.1 PPG, high 31) exploit Indy's depleted roster with Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, Obi Toppin out, limiting Colts' scoring despite Siakam (23.7 PPG).
Quick Facts
- Matchup
- Charlotte Hornets at Indianapolis Colts
- Date
- Friday, February 27, 2026, 12:00 AM ET
- Spread
- Indianapolis Colts +12.5
- Total
- O/U 228.5
- Moneyline
- Indianapolis Colts +550 / Charlotte Hornets -850
- Best Bet
- Hornets -12.5
- Prediction
- Hornets 118-103
Odds Comparison
| Sportsbook | away | home | line | market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -12.5 | +12.5 | Colts +12.5 | Spread | |
| - | - | O/U 228.5 | Total | |
| -850 | +550 | - | Moneyline |
Matchup Preview
The Charlotte Hornets (0-0 L10, 0 PPG scored/allowed) visit the Indianapolis Colts (0-0 L10, 0 PPG scored/allowed) as massive -850 favorites on the moneyline. Both teams enter with no streak data, but Hornets boast scoring threats like Kon Knueppel (21.3 PPG, high 34), Brandon Miller (21.1 PPG, high 31), and LaMelo Ball (20.3 PPG, high 37). Colts rely on Pascal Siakam (23.7 PPG, high 30), Andrew Nembhard (18.8 PPG, high 26), and Quenton Jackson (16.5 PPG, high 24), but face massive hurdles.
By The Numbers
| Stat | IND (Home) | CHA (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Record (L10) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| PPG | 0 | 0 |
| Opp PPG | 0 | 0 |
| Streak | 0 | 0 |
| IND Allows Pts to Cs | 10.75 (#1 rank) | - |
| IND Allows Rebs to Cs | 6.91 (#2) | - |
| CHA Allows 3PM to Fs | - | 1 (#2) |
Key Injuries
- IND: Bennedict Mathurin (G, 14.5 PPG) — Out; Isaiah Jackson (F) — Out; Tyrese Haliburton (G/PG) — Out (multiple listings); Aaron Nesmith (SF) — Out; Obi Toppin (F/PF) — Out (multiple); Johnny Furphy (SF) — Out; Ivica Zubac (C) — Out.
- CHA: Liam McNeeley (PF) — Out; Coby White (G) — Out.
Indy's injury list guts their backcourt and frontcourt depth, with Haliburton and Mathurin sidelined.
Odds Analysis
Consensus odds: Colts +12.5 spread, O/U 228.5, Colts +550 / Hornets -850 ML. Hornets' dominance reflects Indy's absences and CHA's defensive edges like #2 rank allowing 1 3PM/game to Fs.
Player Props to Watch
- LaMelo Ball (CHA): 20.3 PPG avg, high 37 — primed vs IND's #3 rank allowing 10.92 pts/game to Gs.
- Pascal Siakam (IND): 23.7 PPG avg, high 30 — lone bright spot, but CHA limits assists (#5 at 2.94/game to Gs).
- Brandon Miller (CHA): 21.1 PPG avg, high 31 — exploits IND's #1 pts allowed to Cs (10.75/game).
Best Bets
- Hornets -12.5: CHA's firepower covers depleted Indy's defense (e.g., #3 assists allowed to Cs at 2.06/game).
- O 228.5: Combined player scoring potential (Siakam 23.7, Ball 20.3, Miller 21.1) pushes total despite injuries.
- LaMelo Ball O 20.5 pts: Averages 20.3, high 37 vs IND's Gs weaknesses (#3 pts allowed 10.92/game).
Prediction
Hornets roll 118-103. CHA exploits injuries, defensive edges like IND #4 blocks allowed to Gs (0.29/game), and superior scoring options.
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