Pelicans vs Pacers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 16

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The New Orleans Pelicans visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Indianapolis, IN.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Pelicans vs Pacers Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 23-20 against the spread, while the Pacers are 21-20 against the spread.


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Pelicans vs. Pacers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans O
Indiana Pacers U

Pacers vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pacers will win Friday‘s game with 58.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pelicans and Pacers.

Pacers vs Pelicans Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pelicans will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 52.0% confidence.


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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 away games (+9.65 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 13 of their last 17 games (+8.65 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 24 games (+8.05 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 35 away games (+7.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.55 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 2H Game Total Under in 30 of their last 45 games (+12.95 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 50 games (+12.20 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+9.95 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in their last 8 games (+9.55 Units / 117% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 15 games at home (+8.60 Units / 50% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 23-20 (+1 Units / 2.11% ROI).

  • 10-33 against the Moneyline (-17.55 Units / -39.44% ROI)
  • 23-20 against the Over for game total points (+1 Units / 2.11% ROI)
  • 20-23 against the Under for game total points (-5.3 Units / -11.21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pacers have gone 21-20 (-1 Units / -2.22% ROI).

  • 9-32 against the Moneyline (-22.25 Units / -45.97% ROI)
  • 15-26 against the Over for game total points (-13.6 Units / -30.16% ROI)
  • 26-15 against the Under for game total points (+9.5 Units / 21.06% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 45 games (-23.45 Units / -45% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 2H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 45 games (-19.50 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 50 games (-17.20 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 16 of their last 45 games (-16.50 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 50 games at home (-15.05 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 50 games (-24.55 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 14 of their last 50 games (-13.71 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 30 away games (-13.70 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only covered the 1Q Spread in 18 of their last 45 games (-13.35 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 35 games (-12.65 Units / -31% ROI)

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New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Indiana Pacers

The Pelicans averaged 33.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,746 rebounds/82 games) last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Pelicans averaged 8.5 steals per game (701 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

The Pelicans averaged 8.3 steals per game (684 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pelicans have averaged 8.9 steals per game (383 steals/43 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

Indiana Pacers: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans

The Pelicans are 6-21 (.222) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Pelicans are 1-13 (.071) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .337

The Pelicans are 4-18 (.182) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

The Pelicans were 28-7 (.800) when scoring 15 or more second chance points in the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans averaged 33.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,746 rebounds/82 games) last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Pelicans averaged 8.5 steals per game (701 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

The Pelicans averaged 8.3 steals per game (684 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pelicans have averaged 8.9 steals per game (383 steals/43 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

Indiana Pacers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans are 6-21 (.222) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Pelicans are 1-13 (.071) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .337

The Pelicans are 4-18 (.182) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

The Pelicans were 28-7 (.800) when scoring 15 or more second chance points in the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans averaged 33.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,746 rebounds/82 games) last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Pelicans averaged 8.5 steals per game (701 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

The Pelicans averaged 8.3 steals per game (684 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pelicans have averaged 8.9 steals per game (383 steals/43 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

Indiana Pacers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans are 6-21 (.222) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Pelicans are 1-13 (.071) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .337

The Pelicans are 4-18 (.182) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

The Pelicans were 28-7 (.800) when scoring 15 or more second chance points in the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549


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