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The Indiana Pacers (2-3) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (2-3) on Friday. Tip from Smoothie King Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pacers vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; teams split 2 games in 2023-24
The Pacers snapped a 3-game losing streak on Wednesday with a 135-132 overtime win over the Boston Celtics to cover as 6.5-point home underdogs. G Bennedict Mathurin scored a team-high 30 points off the bench while adding 11 rebounds for a double-double.
New Orleans has lost 3 games in a row after falling 104-89 against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday and failing to cover as a 3-point road underdog. G Jordan Hawkins led all scorers with 23 points while F Zion Williamson had a double-double (12 points, 12 rebounds).
Pacers at Pelicans odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:08 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pacers -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Pelicans +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers -4.5 (-110) | Pelicans +4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pacers at Pelicans key injuries
Pacers
- G Andrew Nembhard (knee) questionable
- C Myles Turner (ankle) questionable
Pelicans
- G Jordan Hawkins (back) questionable
- F Herbert Jones (shoulder) out
- G CJ McCollum (adductor) out
- C Yves Missi (abdominal) questionable
- G Trey Murphy III (hamstring) out
- G Dejounte Murray (hand) out
- C Daniel Theis (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pacers at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Pacers 113, Pelicans 106
Moneyline
PASS.
There is value bwtting on the spread for the Pacers (-185) on Friday.
Against the spread
BET PACERS -4.5 (-110).
The Pacers had a big win and cover (+6.5) on Wednesday against an undefeated Celtics squad. They have covered in 3 of their 5 games, including 2 of their 3 on the road. They face an injury-riddled Pelicans team that has lost 3 games in a row and failed to cover in 4 straight games.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 232.5 (-110).
The Pelicans have scored 106 or fewer points in each of their last 4 games while allowing 104 or fewer in 2 of their last 4. Indiana has scored 115 or fewer in 4 of its 5 games this season. Between the 2 teams, there will not be a fast enough pace to hit a higher-than-usual total.
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