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NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Pacers

The New Orleans Pelicans go head-to-head with the Indiana Pacers 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.

Few Points Expected

Under 237.5 points looks like an attractive total bet. The Pelicans and the Pacers might not be able to reach this combined amount and we can profit with this selection at -110.

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Teams’ Last Matchup Saw 128-109 Pelicans Win

New Orleans Pelicans previous game saw them claim a 116-113 home win over Brooklyn Nets at Smoothie King Center. Trey Murphy led the way with 34 points, while Zion Williamson added 25 and Yves Missi chipped in 12.

Indiana Pacers were defeated last time out. Gainbridge Fieldhouse saw them beaten at home to Toronto Raptors by a 115-101 scoreline. Pascal Siakam scored 26 points and had 10 rebounds, with Quenton Jackson recording 14 points and Andrew Nembhard 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pelicans beat the Pacers when the teams last met. It was a 128-109 scoreline at Smoothie King Center. It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pelicans logo Pelicans 10 33 0.233 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 2-8 1W
Pacers logo Pacers 9 32 0.22 110.6 118.3 -7.7 7-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 3-7 1L
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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Pelicans are averaging 113.9 points, 44.5 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 7.9 steals and 7.0 blocks while shooting 46.8% from the field and 76.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 120.9 points and 42.7 rebounds per matchup.

Zion Williamson is averaging 23.7 points, with Trey Murphy making 4.0 (41.2%) 3-pointers per game. Derik Queen averages 8.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists.

Indiana Pacers – Last 10 Games

The Pacers have won 3 and lost 7 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.7 points, 40.6 rebounds, 29.5 assists, 8.6 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field and 78.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 118.0 points and 46.2 rebounds.

Pascal Siakam is averaging 24.9 points and 7.4 rebounds, Andrew Nembhard 7.7 assists and Aaron Nesmith 2.4 (36.4%) 3-pointers.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re not convinced these NBA opponents are cumulatively going to produce enough points in relation to the total line. Therefore, we’re aiming to go Under 237.5 at -110.

Our NBA handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Pelicans vs Pacers stats:

  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Pelicans games.
  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Pelicans games.
  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Pacers games at home.
  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Pacers games at home.
  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Pacers games.
  • The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 237.5 Probability

The best NBA betting sites imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Aaron Nesmith Under 16.5 Points -132 BetMGM logo

Aaron Nesmith (Pacers) has averaged 9.4 points in the past 5 games at home. We are therefore keen to back the -132 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

Latest Aaron Nesmith Player Prop Odds

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Pascal Siakam Over 3.5 Assists -156 BetMGM logo

Pascal Siakam (Pacers) has had Over 3.5 assists in 3 of the past 5 games. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of -156 for this happening.

Latest Pascal Siakam Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 238.5
Spread Pacers -3
Player Points Aaron Nesmith Under 16.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Under 238.5, Pacers -3 and Aaron Nesmith (Pacers) to score Under 16.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans Pelicans logo 112 - 119 Pacers logo Pacers

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Pacers to achieve a 119-112 win should give bettors a good run for their money.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers 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.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Contest

You can back Indiana Pacers at -152 to win against New Orleans Pelicans, with the latter trading at +128. This means the leading NBA sportsbooks give the visiting team a 44% chance of success.

The spread currently stands at 3 and the total points line is 238.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 238.5 at -110.

Basketball fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the hundreds of game lines and team props which are available for every event on the coupon. Head to the top betting sites and find the best value picks.

Betting Lines & Odds
Pascal Siakam Favorite to Score the Most Points

Pascal Siakam is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -112 that he gets Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -115.

Player Points
Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 25.5
-112
Under 25.5
-115
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 24.5
-100
Under 24.5
-130
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 20.5
-119
Under 20.5
-109
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Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)
Over 17.5
-122
Under 17.5
-106
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Player Assists
Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)
Over 7.5
+112
Under 7.5
-145
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T.J. McConnell (Pacers)
Over 5.5
-106
Under 5.5
-122
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
+103
Under 4.5
-133
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 3.5
-156
Under 3.5
+121
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Player Rebounds
Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 8.5
+110
Under 8.5
-143
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 7.5
+109
Under 7.5
-141
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
+115
Under 6.5
-149
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Yves Missi (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
-100
Under 6.5
-130
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Gainbridge Fieldhouse
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Pacers Hold Edge in Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

The Pacers are 2-8 in their last 10 home games, putting up 107.90 points per contest and giving up 113.80.

The Pelicans own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 games on the road, posting 112.00 points per contest while yielding 121.20.

In their last matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Pacers came out on top 119-104 against the Pelicans. In the last 8 head-to-head games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Pacers have notched six victories, with the Pelicans posting two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O237.5 U237.5
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Home Stats 2-8 221.70 107.90 113.80 1 9
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats 2-8 233.20 112.00 121.20 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O237.5 = Games Over 237.5 Points
  • U237.5 = Games Under 237.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 39 35.66 866 139 22.2 3.6 3.1 6.2 0.2 1.6
Saddiq Bey 36 29.83 542 81 15.1 2.3 1.6 5.8 0.1 0.9
Zion Williamson 27 29.1 606 91 22.4 3.4 - 5.7 0.6 1.2

Indiana Pacers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Pascal Siakam 40 33.84 942 154 23.6 3.9 1.7 6.9 0.4 1.3
Bennedict Mathurin 24 32.15 427 52 17.8 2.2 2.2 5.5 0.2 0.7
Andrew Nembhard 32 31.7 556 226 17.4 7.1 1.8 2.6 0.2 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

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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.

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

14 Jan NBA
Nets 113-116 Pelicans
13 Jan NBA
Nuggets 122-116 Pelicans
11 Jan NBA
Pelicans 118-128 Magic
09 Jan NBA
Pelicans 128-107 Wizards
07 Jan NBA
Pelicans 100-117 Hawks
06 Jan NBA
Lakers 111-103 Pelicans
04 Jan NBA
Pelicans 106-125 Heat
02 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 122-109 Pelicans
31 Dec NBA
Pelicans 118-134 Bulls
29 Dec NBA
Knicks 130-125 Pelicans

Previous Indiana Pacers Lineups

14 Jan NBA
Raptors 115-101 Pacers
12 Jan NBA
Celtics 96-98 Pacers
10 Jan NBA
Heat 99-123 Pacers
08 Jan NBA
Pacers 114-112 Hornets
06 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 120-116 Pacers
04 Jan NBA
Pacers 127-135 Magic
02 Jan NBA
Spurs 123-113 Pacers
31 Dec NBA
Magic 112-110 Pacers
29 Dec NBA
Pacers 119-126 Rockets
27 Dec NBA
Pacers 116-142 Heat

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 25 15 0.625 116.7 110.2 6.5 12-7 13-8 6-4 18-9 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 15 0.625 119 114.9 4.1 16-4 9-11 5-3 18-11 4-6 1L
Raptors 25 17 0.595 113.9 112.1 1.8 13-9 12-8 4-8 22-12 7-3 1W
76ers 22 17 0.564 116.8 115.6 1.2 10-10 12-7 8-4 17-14 6-4 1L
Nets 11 27 0.289 108.8 113.9 -5.1 5-15 6-12 3-7 8-16 2-8 5L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 29 10 0.744 117.6 111.1 6.5 16-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 23 19 0.548 120.1 117.4 2.7 14-10 9-9 7-3 15-13 6-4 1W
Bulls 19 21 0.475 117.5 120.9 -3.4 12-9 7-12 3-7 13-14 4-6 1W
Bucks 17 23 0.425 112.7 115.7 -3 9-10 8-13 5-4 13-14 5-5 2L
Pacers 9 32 0.22 110.6 118.3 -7.7 7-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 3-7 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Heat 21 20 0.512 119.4 117.8 1.6 14-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1L
Hawks 20 22 0.476 118.3 118.9 -0.6 7-11 13-11 4-3 10-15 5-5 1L
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Wizards 10 29 0.256 112.6 123.9 -11.3 6-13 4-16 2-4 7-18 4-6 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 7 0.833 121.1 107.7 13.4 20-3 15-4 7-2 28-6 8-2 5W
Nuggets 28 13 0.683 122.6 117.2 5.4 11-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 3W
Timberwolves 27 14 0.659 120.3 114.6 5.7 15-6 12-8 4-4 14-10 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 19 22 0.463 115.8 118.9 -3.1 10-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 2L
Jazz 14 26 0.35 119.3 127 -7.7 9-12 5-14 0-8 8-18 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 24 14 0.632 116.5 116.4 0.1 11-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1W
Suns 24 17 0.585 114.6 112 2.6 14-5 10-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Warriors 22 19 0.537 115.5 113.2 2.3 14-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Clippers 17 23 0.425 112.3 113.3 -1 11-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 4W
Kings 11 30 0.268 110.2 120.7 -10.5 8-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 3W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 27 13 0.675 117.6 112.8 4.8 13-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 4-6 2L
Rockets 23 15 0.605 117.2 110.8 6.4 12-3 11-12 2-4 12-14 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 15 26 0.366 112.9 116.9 -4 11-11 4-15 3-6 8-18 3-7 1L
Pelicans 10 33 0.233 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 2-8 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 29 10 0.744 117.6 111.1 6.5 16-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1W
Celtics 25 15 0.625 116.7 110.2 6.5 12-7 13-8 6-4 18-9 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 15 0.625 119 114.9 4.1 16-4 9-11 5-3 18-11 4-6 1L
Raptors 25 17 0.595 113.9 112.1 1.8 13-9 12-8 4-8 22-12 7-3 1W
76ers 22 17 0.564 116.8 115.6 1.2 10-10 12-7 8-4 17-14 6-4 1L
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 23 19 0.548 120.1 117.4 2.7 14-10 9-9 7-3 15-13 6-4 1W
Heat 21 20 0.512 119.4 117.8 1.6 14-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1L
Hawks 20 22 0.476 118.3 118.9 -0.6 7-11 13-11 4-3 10-15 5-5 1L
Bulls 19 21 0.475 117.5 120.9 -3.4 12-9 7-12 3-7 13-14 4-6 1W
Bucks 17 23 0.425 112.7 115.7 -3 9-10 8-13 5-4 13-14 5-5 2L
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Nets 11 27 0.289 108.8 113.9 -5.1 5-15 6-12 3-7 8-16 2-8 5L
Wizards 10 29 0.256 112.6 123.9 -11.3 6-13 4-16 2-4 7-18 4-6 4L
Pacers 9 32 0.22 110.6 118.3 -7.7 7-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 3-7 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 7 0.833 121.1 107.7 13.4 20-3 15-4 7-2 28-6 8-2 5W
Nuggets 28 13 0.683 122.6 117.2 5.4 11-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 3W
Spurs 27 13 0.675 117.6 112.8 4.8 13-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 4-6 2L
Timberwolves 27 14 0.659 120.3 114.6 5.7 15-6 12-8 4-4 14-10 7-3 2W
Lakers 24 14 0.632 116.5 116.4 0.1 11-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1W
Rockets 23 15 0.605 117.2 110.8 6.4 12-3 11-12 2-4 12-14 5-5 1L
Suns 24 17 0.585 114.6 112 2.6 14-5 10-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Warriors 22 19 0.537 115.5 113.2 2.3 14-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 19 22 0.463 115.8 118.9 -3.1 10-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 2L
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Clippers 17 23 0.425 112.3 113.3 -1 11-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 4W
Mavericks 15 26 0.366 112.9 116.9 -4 11-11 4-15 3-6 8-18 3-7 1L
Jazz 14 26 0.35 119.3 127 -7.7 9-12 5-14 0-8 8-18 3-7 1L
Kings 11 30 0.268 110.2 120.7 -10.5 8-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 3W
Pelicans 10 33 0.233 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 7 0.833 121.1 107.7 13.4 20-3 15-4 7-2 28-6 8-2 5W
Pistons 29 10 0.744 117.6 111.1 6.5 16-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1W
Nuggets 28 13 0.683 122.6 117.2 5.4 11-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 3W
Spurs 27 13 0.675 117.6 112.8 4.8 13-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 4-6 2L
Timberwolves 27 14 0.659 120.3 114.6 5.7 15-6 12-8 4-4 14-10 7-3 2W
Lakers 24 14 0.632 116.5 116.4 0.1 11-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1W
Celtics 25 15 0.625 116.7 110.2 6.5 12-7 13-8 6-4 18-9 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 15 0.625 119 114.9 4.1 16-4 9-11 5-3 18-11 4-6 1L
Rockets 23 15 0.605 117.2 110.8 6.4 12-3 11-12 2-4 12-14 5-5 1L
Raptors 25 17 0.595 113.9 112.1 1.8 13-9 12-8 4-8 22-12 7-3 1W
Suns 24 17 0.585 114.6 112 2.6 14-5 10-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
76ers 22 17 0.564 116.8 115.6 1.2 10-10 12-7 8-4 17-14 6-4 1L
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 23 19 0.548 120.1 117.4 2.7 14-10 9-9 7-3 15-13 6-4 1W
Warriors 22 19 0.537 115.5 113.2 2.3 14-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Heat 21 20 0.512 119.4 117.8 1.6 14-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1L
Hawks 20 22 0.476 118.3 118.9 -0.6 7-11 13-11 4-3 10-15 5-5 1L
Bulls 19 21 0.475 117.5 120.9 -3.4 12-9 7-12 3-7 13-14 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 19 22 0.463 115.8 118.9 -3.1 10-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 2L
Clippers 17 23 0.425 112.3 113.3 -1 11-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 4W
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Bucks 17 23 0.425 112.7 115.7 -3 9-10 8-13 5-4 13-14 5-5 2L
Mavericks 15 26 0.366 112.9 116.9 -4 11-11 4-15 3-6 8-18 3-7 1L
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Jazz 14 26 0.35 119.3 127 -7.7 9-12 5-14 0-8 8-18 3-7 1L
Nets 11 27 0.289 108.8 113.9 -5.1 5-15 6-12 3-7 8-16 2-8 5L
Kings 11 30 0.268 110.2 120.7 -10.5 8-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 3W
Wizards 10 29 0.256 112.6 123.9 -11.3 6-13 4-16 2-4 7-18 4-6 4L
Pelicans 10 33 0.233 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 2-8 1W
Pacers 9 32 0.22 110.6 118.3 -7.7 7-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 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