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Hornets vs Pacers Picks

🏀 The Matchup: PACERS vs. HORNETS

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THE PICK

HORNETS -3.5

Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Max Play)

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🤖 The Data (AI Layer)

Our models have identified a massive "Reverse Line Movement" signal. While only 32% of public tickets are backing Charlotte, the Money Handle is at 92% in their favor. This indicates that while the public is scared to bet on a sub-.500 team, the professional syndicates are aggressively buying Charlotte's stock before the line moves further.

🧠 Human Verification (The Edge)

The AI flagged the money flow, but here is the context: We call this the "Funeral Fade." The Indiana Pacers have quit. They are 1-12 ATS in their last 13 games, with an average margin of defeat of -14.2 points. Without Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) to generate offense, they are statistically a G-League roster. We are fading a "dead team walking" against a Hornets squad that performs well at home.


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