Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Saturday

NBA Betting Preview: Pacers vs Pelicans

The Indiana Pacers face the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The betting line makes lots of appeal considering it’s set at +3.5 and our prediction is that the Pacers will cover this against the Pelicans. There is -108 available for this outcome.

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Indiana Pacers have been defeated in three straight games. They were recently beaten at home to New York Knicks by a 114-113 scoreline at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Andrew Nembhard led the way with 31 points, while Pascal Siakam added 26 and Bennedict Mathurin chipped in 16.

New Orleans Pelicans have enjoyed three straight wins, most recently beating Houston Rockets 133-128 (OT). It was a home success at Smoothie King Center. Saddiq Bey scored 29 points, with Trey Murphy adding 27 and Herbert Jones 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pacers have beaten the Pelicans in their last two meetings, winning by 114-110 and 119-104 scorelines. Both matchups were played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The H2H over the past 10 games have seen five wins for both teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pacers	6	21	0.222	110.3	118.1	-7.8	5-10	1-11	2-5	4-12	4-6	3L
Pelicans	6	22	0.214	114.9	123	-8.1	4-12	2-10	2-6	3-19	3-7	3W

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The Pacers have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 109.9 points, 42.6 rebounds, 23.1 assists, 7.8 steals and 6.8 blocks while shooting 46.3% from the field and 78.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 110.1 points and 47.0 rebounds per contest.

Pascal Siakam is averaging 22.4 points, Isaiah Jackson 6.5 rebounds and Andrew Nembhard 5.9 assists, while Bennedict Mathurin averages 2.8 (40.6%) 3-pointers made.

The Pelicans have won 3 and lost 7 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 122.6 points, 43.5 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 8.8 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 49.0% from the field and 83.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 125.0 points and 46.2 rebounds.

Saddiq Bey is averaging 19.2 points and 7.4 rebounds, Derik Queen 5.3 assists and Jose Alvarado 2.1 (40.4%) 3-pointers.

Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

The best wager could involve backing Pacers against the spread in this NBA showdown. There’s an attractive +3.5 available at -108 that they cover the line and that has to be our prediction.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key NBA stats to help shape our basketball predictions and guide the final call.

Key Pacers vs Pelicans stats:

• The +3.5 line has been covered by Pacers in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +3.5 line has been covered by Pacers in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 2 consecutive games against Pacers.

Pacers +3.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 51.8% prospect of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Pacers 120 - 118 Pelicans

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Pacers to enjoy a 120-118 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

New Orleans Pelicans are -161 favorites and that means a 62% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Indiana Pacers, you will find +136 about the underdogs.

The spread is calculated to be 3.5, while total points comes in at 233.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you fancy Over 233.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Moneyline

Pacers

+136

Pelicans

-161

Point Spread

Pacers +3.5

-106

Pelicans -3.5

-114

Total Points

Under 233.5

-110

Over 233.5

-110

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The Pelicans have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 126.20 points on average and giving up 128.60.

The Pacers have one win and nine losses in the last 10 road games, posting 105.50 points per matchup while yielding 118.70.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O233.5	U233.5
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats		3-7	254.80	126.20	128.60	9	1
Indiana Pacers Away Stats		1-9	224.20	105.50	118.70	2	8

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
• U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Indiana Pacers Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 220.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 224.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 233.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 233.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 109.90 pts and allowed 110.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 105.50 pts and allowed 118.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 247.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 254.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 233.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 233.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 122.60 pts and allowed 125.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 126.20 pts and allowed 128.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.60 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.60 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.90 (78.6%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.6, Offensive 9.70, Defensive 32.90
• Assists: 23.10
• Blocks: 6.80
• Steals: 7.80
• Turnovers : 12.20
• Personal Fouls: 20.00

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.90 (47%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.10 (31%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.40 (78.46%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.4, Offensive 13.00, Defensive 30.40
• Assists: 22.40
• Blocks: 5.80
• Steals: 7.80
• Turnovers : 13.60
• Personal Fouls: 24.30

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 35.40 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.50 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.30 (83.54%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.5, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 32.60
• Assists: 27.70
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 8.80
• Turnovers : 11.70
• Personal Fouls: 20.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 36.70 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.80 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.40 (82.59%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.8, Offensive 12.10, Defensive 31.70
• Assists: 28.20
• Blocks: 5.40
• Steals: 9.80
• Turnovers : 12.30
• Personal Fouls: 21.40

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	19	8	0.704	120.2	112.4	7.8	13-2	6-6	5-2	15-8	8-2	1L
Raptors	17	11	0.607	115.3	112.9	2.4	8-6	9-5	3-4	15-7	4-6	2W
Celtics	16	11	0.593	116.6	111	5.6	9-5	7-6	4-4	12-8	7-3	1W
76ers	15	11	0.577	116.8	115.5	1.3	8-7	7-4	6-2	13-10	6-4	1W
Nets	7	19	0.269	109.6	115.5	-5.9	3-11	4-8	1-7	6-14	4-6	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	21	6	0.778	119.1	113.1	6	12-2	9-4	5-3	16-5	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	15	14	0.517	118.7	117	1.7	9-8	6-6	6-2	12-11	3-7	3L
Bulls	12	15	0.444	118.3	122	-3.7	7-6	5-9	3-5	9-10	3-7	2W
Bucks	11	17	0.393	113.6	117.4	-3.8	8-8	3-9	3-4	9-13	3-7	2L
Pacers	6	21	0.222	110.3	118.1	-7.8	5-10	1-11	2-5	4-12	4-6	3L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	15	12	0.556	117.8	114.5	3.3	10-5	5-7	5-2	12-9	5-5	2L
Heat	15	13	0.536	120	117.3	2.7	10-4	5-9	2-3	9-8	3-7	1L
Hawks	15	14	0.517	117.6	118.3	-0.7	5-7	10-7	4-2	9-9	4-6	2L
Hornets	9	18	0.333	115.5	118.7	-3.2	6-8	3-10	2-4	8-12	5-5	2W
Wizards	4	21	0.16	112	126.4	-14.4	2-9	2-12	1-3	3-16	3-7	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	25	2	0.926	123	106.1	16.9	13-1	12-1	5-1	21-2	9-1	1W
Nuggets	20	6	0.769	125.6	116.2	9.4	8-4	12-2	2-1	14-5	8-2	6W
Timberwolves	17	10	0.63	119.4	114.6	4.8	9-5	8-5	3-3	12-9	7-3	1L
Trail Blazers	11	16	0.407	118.8	122.3	-3.5	5-6	6-10	3-3	9-11	4-6	2W
Jazz	10	16	0.385	119.6	126.8	-7.2	7-8	3-8	0-5	6-12	5-5	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	19	7	0.731	119.2	117.4	1.8	7-4	12-3	3-2	14-5	7-3	2W
Suns	15	12	0.556	114.2	113.9	0.3	9-5	6-7	6-3	14-11	4-6	1W
Warriors	13	15	0.464	113.8	112.7	1.1	7-4	6-11	3-2	10-10	4-6	3L
Kings	6	21	0.222	111.7	122.8	-11.1	3-8	3-13	1-3	4-18	2-8	4L
Clippers	6	21	0.222	110.9	117	-6.1	3-8	3-13	1-4	4-14	1-9	5L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	20	7	0.741	119.9	113.7	6.2	10-2	10-5	7-0	12-6	8-2	5W
Rockets	16	8	0.667	121.1	112.1	9	8-2	8-6	2-3	9-7	6-4	2L
Grizzlies	13	14	0.481	114.4	115.2	-0.8	6-7	7-7	4-3	12-8	7-3	2W
Mavericks	11	17	0.393	113	116.7	-3.7	8-9	3-8	2-5	5-12	6-4	1W
Pelicans	6	22	0.214	114.9	123	-8.1	4-12	2-10	2-6	3-19	3-7	3W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	21	6	0.778	119.1	113.1	6	12-2	9-4	5-3	16-5	6-4	1L
Knicks	19	8	0.704	120.2	112.4	7.8	13-2	6-6	5-2	15-8	8-2	1L
Raptors	17	11	0.607	115.3	112.9	2.4	8-6	9-5	3-4	15-7	4-6	2W
Celtics	16	11	0.593	116.6	111	5.6	9-5	7-6	4-4	12-8	7-3	1W
76ers	15	11	0.577	116.8	115.5	1.3	8-7	7-4	6-2	13-10	6-4	1W
Magic	15	12	0.556	117.8	114.5	3.3	10-5	5-7	5-2	12-9	5-5	2L
Heat	15	13	0.536	120	117.3	2.7	10-4	5-9	2-3	9-8	3-7	1L
Cavaliers	15	14	0.517	118.7	117	1.7	9-8	6-6	6-2	12-11	3-7	3L
Hawks	15	14	0.517	117.6	118.3	-0.7	5-7	10-7	4-2	9-9	4-6	2L
Bulls	12	15	0.444	118.3	122	-3.7	7-6	5-9	3-5	9-10	3-7	2W
Bucks	11	17	0.393	113.6	117.4	-3.8	8-8	3-9	3-4	9-13	3-7	2L
Hornets	9	18	0.333	115.5	118.7	-3.2	6-8	3-10	2-4	8-12	5-5	2W
Nets	7	19	0.269	109.6	115.5	-5.9	3-11	4-8	1-7	6-14	4-6	1L
Pacers	6	21	0.222	110.3	118.1	-7.8	5-10	1-11	2-5	4-12	4-6	3L
Wizards	4	21	0.16	112	126.4	-14.4	2-9	2-12	1-3	3-16	3-7	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	25	2	0.926	123	106.1	16.9	13-1	12-1	5-1	21-2	9-1	1W
Nuggets	20	6	0.769	125.6	116.2	9.4	8-4	12-2	2-1	14-5	8-2	6W
Spurs	20	7	0.741	119.9	113.7	6.2	10-2	10-5	7-0	12-6	8-2	5W
Lakers	19	7	0.731	119.2	117.4	1.8	7-4	12-3	3-2	14-5	7-3	2W
Rockets	16	8	0.667	121.1	112.1	9	8-2	8-6	2-3	9-7	6-4	2L
Timberwolves	17	10	0.63	119.4	114.6	4.8	9-5	8-5	3-3	12-9	7-3	1L
Suns	15	12	0.556	114.2	113.9	0.3	9-5	6-7	6-3	14-11	4-6	1W
Grizzlies	13	14	0.481	114.4	115.2	-0.8	6-7	7-7	4-3	12-8	7-3	2W
Warriors	13	15	0.464	113.8	112.7	1.1	7-4	6-11	3-2	10-10	4-6	3L
Trail Blazers	11	16	0.407	118.8	122.3	-3.5	5-6	6-10	3-3	9-11	4-6	2W
Mavericks	11	17	0.393	113	116.7	-3.7	8-9	3-8	2-5	5-12	6-4	1W
Jazz	10	16	0.385	119.6	126.8	-7.2	7-8	3-8	0-5	6-12	5-5	1L
Kings	6	21	0.222	111.7	122.8	-11.1	3-8	3-13	1-3	4-18	2-8	4L
Clippers	6	21	0.222	110.9	117	-6.1	3-8	3-13	1-4	4-14	1-9	5L
Pelicans	6	22	0.214	114.9	123	-8.1	4-12	2-10	2-6	3-19	3-7	3W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	25	2	0.926	123	106.1	16.9	13-1	12-1	5-1	21-2	9-1	1W
Pistons	21	6	0.778	119.1	113.1	6	12-2	9-4	5-3	16-5	6-4	1L
Nuggets	20	6	0.769	125.6	116.2	9.4	8-4	12-2	2-1	14-5	8-2	6W
Spurs	20	7	0.741	119.9	113.7	6.2	10-2	10-5	7-0	12-6	8-2	5W
Lakers	19	7	0.731	119.2	117.4	1.8	7-4	12-3	3-2	14-5	7-3	2W
Knicks	19	8	0.704	120.2	112.4	7.8	13-2	6-6	5-2	15-8	8-2	1L
Rockets	16	8	0.667	121.1	112.1	9	8-2	8-6	2-3	9-7	6-4	2L
Timberwolves	17	10	0.63	119.4	114.6	4.8	9-5	8-5	3-3	12-9	7-3	1L
Raptors	17	11	0.607	115.3	112.9	2.4	8-6	9-5	3-4	15-7	4-6	2W
Celtics	16	11	0.593	116.6	111	5.6	9-5	7-6	4-4	12-8	7-3	1W
76ers	15	11	0.577	116.8	115.5	1.3	8-7	7-4	6-2	13-10	6-4	1W
Magic	15	12	0.556	117.8	114.5	3.3	10-5	5-7	5-2	12-9	5-5	2L
Suns	15	12	0.556	114.2	113.9	0.3	9-5	6-7	6-3	14-11	4-6	1W
Heat	15	13	0.536	120	117.3	2.7	10-4	5-9	2-3	9-8	3-7	1L
Hawks	15	14	0.517	117.6	118.3	-0.7	5-7	10-7	4-2	9-9	4-6	2L
Cavaliers	15	14	0.517	118.7	117	1.7	9-8	6-6	6-2	12-11	3-7	3L
Grizzlies	13	14	0.481	114.4	115.2	-0.8	6-7	7-7	4-3	12-8	7-3	2W
Warriors	13	15	0.464	113.8	112.7	1.1	7-4	6-11	3-2	10-10	4-6	3L
Bulls	12	15	0.444	118.3	122	-3.7	7-6	5-9	3-5	9-10	3-7	2W
Trail Blazers	11	16	0.407	118.8	122.3	-3.5	5-6	6-10	3-3	9-11	4-6	2W
Mavericks	11	17	0.393	113	116.7	-3.7	8-9	3-8	2-5	5-12	6-4	1W
Bucks	11	17	0.393	113.6	117.4	-3.8	8-8	3-9	3-4	9-13	3-7	2L
Jazz	10	16	0.385	119.6	126.8	-7.2	7-8	3-8	0-5	6-12	5-5	1L
Hornets	9	18	0.333	115.5	118.7	-3.2	6-8	3-10	2-4	8-12	5-5	2W
Nets	7	19	0.269	109.6	115.5	-5.9	3-11	4-8	1-7	6-14	4-6	1L
Pacers	6	21	0.222	110.3	118.1	-7.8	5-10	1-11	2-5	4-12	4-6	3L
Clippers	6	21	0.222	110.9	117	-6.1	3-8	3-13	1-4	4-14	1-9	5L
Kings	6	21	0.222	111.7	122.8	-11.1	3-8	3-13	1-3	4-18	2-8	4L
Pelicans	6	22	0.214	114.9	123	-8.1	4-12	2-10	2-6	3-19	3-7	3W
Wizards	4	21	0.16	112	126.4	-14.4	2-9	2-12	1-3	3-16	3-7	1L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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