Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Matchup

Keep reading to see our Pelicans vs Pacers NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Pelicans take on the Pacers at 5-21.
  • New Orleans has an effective field goal percentage of 50% (29th).
  • The Pelicans are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pacers.
  • The Pacers look to improve on their 11-15 record.
  • The Pacers are averaging 114.3 points per game so far.
  • The Pacers are coming off a 121-107 win vs. the Pelicans.

Pelicans vs Pacers Prediction

At 5:00 ET, the Pacers (-267) will host the Pelicans (+221) in a non-conference matchup. The Pacers are favored by 6.5 points and have a record of 11-15, which puts them 8th in the Eastern Conference. The Pelicans are 5-21 and have lost three straight games. The over/under line for this game is 228.

This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and can be seen on FDSI. The Pelicans are 15th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Southwest Division.

Pelicans vs. Pacers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New Orleans Pelicans at Indiana Pacers
  • Where: Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • Date: Sunday, December 15th
  • Betting Odds IND -6.5, NO +221 | IND -267 O/U 228

Pelicans Preview: Will the Pelicans Come Through as Road Underdogs?

The Pelicans dropped to 5-21 after a 111-109 home loss to the Kings on Thursday. New Orleans, who were +7 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread, but couldn’t secure the win. The total points for the game were 220, falling short of the 232.5 O/U line.

A 14-0 run by the Kings early in the game put the Pelicans in a tough spot, but New Orleans battled back, outscoring Sacramento 29-25 in the 2nd quarter. The Kings pulled away in the 3rd, winning the quarter 38-28. New Orleans made a push in the 4th, holding the Kings to 20 points while scoring 26, but their comeback fell just short.

CJ McCollum was on fire from beyond the arc, hitting 6 threes at a 54.5% clip and finishing with 36 points in the Pelicans' 109-point effort against the Kings. He poured in 17 points in the 4th quarter, while Trey Murphy added 16 of his 21 points in the opening period.

The Pelicans connected on 14 threes, shooting 37.8% from deep and 47% overall. Dejounte Murray contributed 20 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds, with 9 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter.

Defensively, the Pelicans had a strong 4th quarter, allowing just 20 points, but a rough 3rd quarter where they gave up 38 points contributed to their 111-109 loss to the Kings. Overall, they held Sacramento to 40% shooting from the field.

New Orleans did well defending the three, with the Kings making just 10 threes at a 30% rate. However, the Pelicans sent Sacramento to the line 29 times, where they made 27 free throws. The Pelicans also recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Pacers Preview: Will Indiana Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

The Pelicans fell to 5-21 on the season after a narrow 111-109 loss to the Kings on Thursday. New Orleans, who were +7 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 220 fell short of the 232.5 O/U line.

A 14-0 run by the Kings early on put the Pelicans in a tough spot, but they fought back, outscoring Sacramento 29-25 in the 2nd quarter. The Kings pulled away in the 3rd, winning it 38-28, but New Orleans made a push in the 4th, holding Sacramento to 20 points while scoring 26.

Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers to a win over the 76ers, hitting 7 threes at 46.7% and finishing with 32 points and 11 assists. Pascal Siakam added 23 points, shooting 81.8% from the field, while Obi Toppin contributed 20 points.

The Pacers connected on 14 threes, shooting 36.8% from beyond the arc, and finished with a 51.6% overall shooting percentage. Haliburton scored 12 points in the 1st quarter, and Toppin added 7 points in the 4th.

The Pacers held the 76ers to 107 points on Friday, giving up 22 points in the 1st quarter and 24 in the 4th. Indiana allowed 33 points in the 3rd but still managed to secure the win.

Defensively, the Pacers limited Philadelphia to 43% shooting, including 10 made threes at a 40% clip. The 76ers went 23/32 from the free-throw line. Indiana also recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.

Pelicans vs Pacers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five road games, New Orleans has averaged 106 points per game while allowing 119. The team's record in this stretch was 0-5 while going 3-2.
  • Across the Pacers last five home games, the team averaged 115 points per game while allowing 117. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, New Orleans has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 0-3 straight up.
  • As the betting favorite, the Pacers have an ATS mark of just 2-7-1 in their last ten games. Indiana posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.

Pelicans vs Pacers Prediction

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