New Orleans Pelicans (4-13) vs. Indiana Pacers (7-10)
November 25, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers -5.5; Over/Under: +228.5
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The New Orleans Pelicans and Indiana Pacers meet Monday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s an Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include an Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Cavs and Warriors, and they play the Raptors, Grizzlies, and Knicks next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 103.8 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.9 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 22.7 points and 8 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Hawkins is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Bucks, beat the Wizards, and they play the Trail Blazers, Pistons, and Grizzlies next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 114.5 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 119.1 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.8 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Benedict Mathurin is averaging 18.9 points and 6.8 rebounds. Myles Turner is the third double-digit scorer and Tyrese Haliburton is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 10 games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The home team has won each of the last seven games between the Pelicans and Pacers.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine road games.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Pelicans’ last six games.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Myles Turner ranks T4th amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.0) this season.
- Tyrese Haliburton ranks 3rd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for assists per game (8.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.6).
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (9.0) this season.
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (103.8).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for Q2 points per game this season (25.6).
Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
I’m not running to the window to lay chalk with the Indiana Pacers and their inability to play defense, but the Pelicans remain the most injured team in the league, and they’re 5-12 ATS on the season. With McCollum, Murray, Zion, Alvarado, and Jones out, it’s hard to take the Pels seriously, even if they did just bet on the Pacers this month. If the Pacers are serious about competing this season, this should be a comfortable home win.
