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At 7:30 ET, the Pacers (-238) will host the Pelicans (+192) in a non-conference matchup. Indiana is favored by 6 points and the over/under line is 239.5.
This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and can be seen on ESPN. The Pacers are 33-26 and currently sit in 8th place in the Eastern Conference, while the Pelicans are 35-24 and 5th in the West.
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Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Pacers, the Pelicans have put together a record of 3-2. The last three times that the Pacers have hosted the Pelicans, the over/under record is 2-1 with the teams combining for an average of 227 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 2-1.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 101 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
- Through their last three home contests, the Pacers offense has averaged 118 points per game while allowing an average of 115. Indiana posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Pacers have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
The Pelicans have won three straight games as the underdog and have an underdog ATS record of 15-9 on the road and 13-11 overall. In their games as the underdog, they have a scoring differential of -0.3 points per game.
On the road, the Pelicans have an ATS record of 16-14 compared to 16-13 at home. Currently, they are 11th in the Western Conference with a record of 35-24.
In Pelicans games this season, the average O/U line is 229.6, which is lower than today’s line of 239.5. The team has gone under the O/U line in their last three games.
New Orleans’ last game was a 115-92 win over the Knicks. They were favored by 6.5 points going into the game and improved their ATS record to 32-27 with the win. The game finished with a combined scoring total of 207 points, which was well below the O/U line of 214.
On the season, the Pelicans are averaging 116.1 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA. However, in their last three games, they have scored below their season average.
When it comes to three-point shooting, New Orleans is 18th in the league in three-point makes per game. Overall, they are shooting 37% from beyond the arc.
So far this season, the Pelicans have outscored the NBA scoring average in 50.8% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 19th in the league.
At this time, the Pelicans’ defense is positioned 8th in the NBA, permitting 111.7 points per game. Most recently, the Pelicans’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 92 points to the Knicks.
The Pacers are 33-26 this season and are currently in 8th place in the Eastern Conference. Within the Central Division, they are in 3rd place. Today, they are favored by 6 points and have a 17-11 record as the favorite.
Indiana’s ATS record for the season is 31-26, and they have gone 16-14 ATS at home. On the road, their ATS record is 15-12, and they have failed to cover in their last two road games.
This season, the Pacers have gone 18-11 as the underdog and 13-15 ATS when favored. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +6.9 points per game and are 16-15 straight-up.
In their last game against the Raptors, the Pacers lost by a score of 130-122. The O/U line for that game was 239.5, and Indiana was favored by 5.5 points going into the game.
On average, the Pacers’ games have finished with 246 points this season. Today’s O/U line is set at 239.5, and Indiana has a season record of 33-26 on the over/under.
This season, the Pacers have been the top-scoring team in the league, averaging 123.9 points per game. At home, they have been even better, averaging 126.4 points per game.
Indiana’s offense has been efficient overall, shooting 50% from the field (1st). They have also been the top team in the NBA in two-point field goal percentage at 58%.
So far, the Pacers have been one of the top teams in terms of pace, ranking 2nd in the league at 101.8 possessions per game. They have also been the top team in assists, averaging 31 per game.
At this time, the Pacers’ defense is positioned 28th in the NBA, permitting 122.1 points per game. In their previous matchup vs. the Raptors, the Pacers’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 55% leading to 130 points.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Pacers to win this one with a projected score of 135-111.
Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Tips
- Take the Pacers on the moneyline
- The Pacers should also cover at -6
- Projecting a combined 246 points, we like the over
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Doug McDermott – Calf – Out
- Aaron Nesmith – Ankle – Questionable
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- CJ McCollum – Ankle – Questionable
- Jose Alvarado – Suspension – Out
- Dyson Daniels – Knee – Out
