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The New Orleans Pelicans (35-25) welcome the Indiana Pacers (34-26) to Smoothie King Center Friday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Pacers lead 1-0
The Pelicans lost at the Pacers 123-114 Wednesday, the last game for both teams. New Orleans failed to cover as a 4-point underdog and has lost 3 of its last 4, going 1-3 against the spread (ATS) over that span. The Pelicans are 32-27-1 ATS on the season.
The Pacers have won 4 of their last 5 games and went 3-2 ATS in that stretch. They are 32-25-3 ATS on the season and 3-3 ATS in their last 6 on the road. Indiana is led by G Tyrese Haliburton, who is averaging 21.4 points and 11.6 assists per game.
Pacers at Pelicans odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:25 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pacers +176 (bet $100 to win $176) | Pelicans -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +5 (-108) | Pelicans -5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pacers at Pelicans key injuries
Pacers
- F Doug McDermott (calf) out
- F Aaron Nesmith (ankle) questionable
Pelicans
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pacers at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Pelicans 120, Pacers 116
Moneyline
PASS.
The Pelicans (-210) have not been playing well enough, losing to the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat in their last 2 at home, to back here. The Pacers might be worth a moneyline play, but the spread is the preferred route.
Against the spread
LEAN PACERS +5 (-108).
Simply put, over the past 2 weeks, the Pelicans have struggled at home. They have gone 1-3 ATS with ATS losses to the Bulls as 5-point favorites and the Washington Wizards as 14.5-point favorites. New Orleans has the scoring but has struggled defensively, allowing at least 114 in 2 of its last 3.
The Pacers are 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games and have lengthy guards like Haliburton that should be able to give New Orleans problems. With F Pascal Siakam‘s scoring as well, the Pacers should be able to cover.
Back PACERS +5 (-108).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 238.5 (-110).
If there’s1 thing both teams can agree on, it is that the Under has been popular as of late. The Pacers are 2-6 O/U in their last 8 games, allowing 115 or fewer in 5 of their last 7.
The Pelicans have gone Under in 4 straight and in 6 of their last 8 as well. New Orelans is 3-5 O/U in its last 8 games with a total of 230 or higher. This is just too high to back, so take UNDER 238.5 (-110).
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