New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers Preview
It’s a non-conference matchup between the Pacers and Pelicans tonight in New Orleans. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET at the Smoothie King Center.
According to oddsmakers, the Pelicans are currently favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is sitting at 238.5. The Pacers (+182) are 34-26 and 7th in the Eastern Conference, while the Pelicans (-222) are 35-25 and 6th in the Western Conference.
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Pelicans have faced off vs. the Pacers as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. Across the last three head to head matchups between the Pacers and Pelicans, the teams have averaged 231 points per game with an over/under record of 1-2. The last three times they have faced off with the Pelicans as the home team, the OU record is 1-2.
- Through their last ten road games, Indiana has an ATS record of just 4-5-1. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 115 points per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 111 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Pacers have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-3-2.
- The last three games that New Orleans was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
Today, the Pacers are 5.5-point underdogs against the Pelicans. This season, Indiana has been the underdog in 31 of their 60 games and has gone 16-15 straight-up and 18-11 vs. the spread.
Indiana’s O/U record for the season is 33-27, and their games have averaged a combined 245.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 238.5 is lower than their season average of 243.6.
In their last game against the Pelicans, the Pacers won 123-114 as 4-point favorites. The teams combined for 237 points, and the O/U line was 239.5.
Overall, the Pacers are 34-26 this season, which is good for 3rd place in the Central Division and 7th in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 25-15 and 9-11 in non-conference games.
On the road, the Pacers are 14-14 this season and have an ATS record of 15-12. Currently, their ATS losing streak on the road is at two games.
Indiana comes into this game as the top-scoring team in the NBA at 123.9 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 121.2 points per game.
So far this season, the Pacers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 71.7% of their games. They are also the top field goal shooting team in the league at 50%.
Indiana’s offensive success has come from their ability to get to the rim, as they are first in two-point field goal percentage at 58%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 5th in the NBA at 38%.
Facing New Orleans, the Pacers aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 122.0 points allowed per game (28th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pacers are forcing 12.8 per game, which is 17th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 8th in blocked shots at 5.8 per game.
In Pelicans games this season, the average over/under line has been 229.8, which is lower than today’s line of 238.5. The team’s games have averaged 227.9 points per game.
New Orleans has hit the under in four straight games, and their games have gone under the O/U line in 54 of their 60 games this season. The team’s O/U record for the season is 27-33.
The Pelicans are 17-12 straight-up at home and 16-13 against the spread. As the favorite, their ATS record at home is 22-13, and they are favored by 5.5 points today.
In their last game against the Pacers, the Pelicans lost 123-114. The O/U line for that game was 239.5, and New Orleans was a 4-point underdog going into the game.
Overall, the Pelicans are 35-25 this season, which is good for 6th place in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 24-18 and 9-6 in their division.
When playing at home, the Pelicans have scored 116.8 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA. Overall, they are 14th in scoring at 116 points per game. However, they have been held below the league average in half of their games this season.
So far, New Orleans has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the league. They are 9th in field goal percentage and 10th in true shooting percentage. In terms of pace, they are 19th at 98 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pelicans are 9th in three-point percentage but just 23rd in three-point attempts. They are also 9th in free throw attempts and 12th in two-point shooting percentage.
This season, the Pelicans defense has been impressive, holding the 8th position in the league while permitting an average of 111.9 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Pelicans defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.4% and 34.6% from three-point territory.
Despite being 5.5 point underdogs, we predict the Pacers to come out on top with a final score of 136-133.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers Betting Tips
- We like the Pacers on the moneyline (+182)
- The Pacers are also our pick on the spread at +5.5
- Projecting a combined 269 points, we like the over
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Dyson Daniels – Knee – Out
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Doug McDermott – Calf – Out
- Aaron Nesmith – Ankle – Questionable
