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Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Predictions

Best Bet

Pacers -3.5 @ -112

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There’s a case for backing the Pacers against the spread in their clash against the Pelicans. The line looks attractive considering you can get odds of -112 when it comes to the favorites at -3.5.

We've identified our Best Bet for Pacers vs Pelicans, alongside our Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Scroll down to see the full breakdown and reasoning behind the card.

Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview

The Indiana Pacers meet the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA clash.

New Orleans added scoring depth ahead of the new season by signing Bennedict Mathurin from the Los Angeles Clippers and bringing in Trendon Watford and AJ Johnson. The Pelicans also extended Saddiq Bey's contract, while Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy departed for Memphis. Indiana made fewer changes, signing Kelly Oubre Jr. and Larry Nance Jr. to strengthen its rotation. The Pacers also parted ways with Kam Jones and Micah Potter.

Indiana Pacers lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Detroit Pistons 133-121 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Obadiah Toppin led the way with 21 points, while Quenton Jackson added 21 and Kobe Brown chipped in 20.

New Orleans Pelicans suffered a defeat in their last game. A 132-126 scoreline occurred on the road at Target Center against Minnesota Timberwolves. Jeremiah Fears had 36 points and 10 rebounds, Derik Queen recorded 30 points and 22 rebounds, while Micah Peavy put 21 points on the board.

H2H: Pacers Overcame Pelicans in Previous Clash

The Pacers won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 127-119 triumph when facing the Pelicans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

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3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. The Pacers are averaging 118.1 points, 43.3 rebounds, 33.4 assists, 7.8 steals and 3.8 blocks while shooting 48.9% from the field and 80.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 119.7 points and 45.5 rebounds per matchup.

Obadiah Toppin is averaging 15.3 points and 2.1 (44.7%) 3-pointers made. Micah Potter averages 7.0 rebounds and Quenton Jackson 4.5 assists.

The Pelicans have won 1 and lost 9 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 115.9 points, 42.6 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 8.6 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field and 76.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 126.3 points and 47.1 rebounds.

Jeremiah Fears is averaging 23.6 points and 4.8 assists, while Derik Queen has an average of 8.8 rebounds and Saddiq Bey 2.1 (50.0%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Indiana Pacers lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Kelly Oubre Jr., Ivica Zubac, Pascal Siakam.

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, Derik Queen, Bennedict Mathurin, Saddiq Bey.

Best Bet

We are confident that Pacers will cover the spread in this NBA showdown. -3.5 seems a more than generous line and you can get -112 that they will win by a bigger margin.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 2 consecutive games.

The NBA handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.

Pacers -3.5 Probability

According to the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% chance of delivering a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dejounte Murray Under 17.5 Points -141

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans) has totaled an average of 11.75 points in the past 4 games. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can wager on Player Points at betting odds of -141.

Latest Dejounte Murray Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 17.5

+104

Under 17.5

-141

Assists

Over 6.5

-128

Under 6.5

-106

Rebounds

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-149

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Pascal Siakam Over 20.5 Points -115

Pascal Siakam (Pacers) has covered the 20.5 points total in 3 straight games. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -115 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

Latest Pascal Siakam Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 20.5

-115

Under 20.5

-118

Assists

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-161

Rebounds

Over 6.5

+105

Under 6.5

-143

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Correct Score Prediction

Pacers 120 - 112 Pelicans

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Pacers on the correct score lines. For example, a 120-112 win in their favor is available at massive odds.

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Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Indiana Pacers odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -154 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 61% chance of winning. New Orleans Pelicans are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +130.

The spread is currently 3.5, with the total points line at 239.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. Those expecting a low total can back Under 239.5 at -112.

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Moneyline

Pacers

-154

Pelicans

+130

Point Spread

Pacers -3.5

-112

Pelicans +3.5

-108

Total Points

Under 239.5

-112

Over 239.5

-108

Pascal Siakam is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -115 that he scores Over 20.5 points or -118 that he goes Under.

Pascal Siakam (Pacers)

Over 20.5

-115

Under 20.5

-118

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 20.5

-108

Under 20.5

-127

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 20.5

-103

Under 20.5

-132

Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)

Over 18.5

-114

Under 18.5

-118

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

Over 17.5

+104

Under 17.5

-141

Ivica Zubac (Pacers)

Over 15.5

+102

Under 15.5

-137

Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)

Over 13.5

-110

Under 13.5

-123

Bennedict Mathurin (Pelicans)

Over 13.5

+106

Under 13.5

-143

Kelly Oubre Jr. (Pacers)

Over 13.5

+112

Under 13.5

-152

Aaron Nesmith (Pacers)

Over 12.5

-118

Under 12.5

-118

Herb Jones (Pelicans)

Over 8.5

-108

Under 8.5

-127

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 7.5

-105

Under 7.5

-130

Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)

Over 8.5

-114

Under 8.5

-118

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

Over 6.5

-128

Under 6.5

-106

Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)

Over 5.5

-132

Under 5.5

-103

Pascal Siakam (Pacers)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-161

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-179

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

+112

Under 3.5

-152

Ivica Zubac (Pacers)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-185

Herb Jones (Pelicans)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-141

Bennedict Mathurin (Pelicans)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

+130

Ivica Zubac (Pacers)

Over 11.5

-105

Under 11.5

-130

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 7.5

+102

Under 7.5

-141

Pascal Siakam (Pacers)

Over 6.5

+105

Under 6.5

-143

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 6.5

+120

Under 6.5

-164

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-149

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-139

Bennedict Mathurin (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

+128

Under 4.5

-179

Kelly Oubre Jr. (Pacers)

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-161

Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-123

Aaron Nesmith (Pacers)

Over 3.5

-152

Under 3.5

+112

Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)

Over 2.5

-159

Under 2.5

+117

Herb Jones (Pelicans)

Over 2.5

-137

Under 2.5

-100

The Pelicans own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 120.30 points per contest and conceding 115.10.

The Pacers have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games away from home, averaging 118.40 points scored and 124.10 points allowed.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O239.5	U239.5
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats		7-3	235.40	120.30	115.10	3	7
Indiana Pacers Away Stats		3-7	242.50	118.40	124.10	6	4

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O239.5 = Games Over 239.5 Points
• U239.5 = Games Under 239.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Indiana Pacers Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 237.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 242.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 239.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 239.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.10 pts and allowed 119.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 118.40 pts and allowed 124.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 242.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 235.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 239.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 239.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.90 pts and allowed 126.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 120.30 pts and allowed 115.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.20 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.60 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.90 (80.54%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.3, Offensive 8.60, Defensive 34.70
• Assists: 33.40
• Blocks: 3.80
• Steals: 7.80
• Turnovers : 15.30
• Personal Fouls: 18.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.20 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.70 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.90 (80.11%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.8, Offensive 9.30, Defensive 32.50
• Assists: 34.00
• Blocks: 3.90
• Steals: 6.80
• Turnovers : 12.10
• Personal Fouls: 18.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.70 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.10 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.20 (76.52%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.6, Offensive 11.70, Defensive 30.90
• Assists: 24.00
• Blocks: 5.70
• Steals: 8.60
• Turnovers : 13.00
• Personal Fouls: 20.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.00 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.60 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.50 (77.34%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.4, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 34.10
• Assists: 25.50
• Blocks: 6.90
• Steals: 9.90
• Turnovers : 13.80
• Personal Fouls: 18.60

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

1 Zion Williamson

5 Dejounte Murray

22 Derik Queen

24 Bennedict Mathurin

41 Saddiq Bey

Indiana Pacers Confirmed Lineup

0 Tyrese Haliburton

2 Andrew Nembhard

10 Kelly Oubre Jr.

40 Ivica Zubac

43 Pascal Siakam

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	1	0	1	106	100	6	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	1	0	100	106	-6	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Celtics	0	1	0	113	121	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	1	0	1	121	113	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Jazz	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Celtics	0	1	0	113	121	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	1	0	1	121	113	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	1	0	100	106	-6	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	1	0	1	106	100	6	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Jazz	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	1	0	1	121	113	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
76ers	1	0	1	106	100	6	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Celtics	0	1	0	113	121	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	1	0	100	106	-6	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Jazz	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

• 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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