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The New Orleans Pelicans (5-21) take on the Indiana Pacers (11-15) Sunday. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is set for 5 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pelicans vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The Pels have lost 9 of 10 after a 111-109 heartbreaker Thursday against the Sacramento King, but they did cover as 7-point dogs. G CJ McCollum did all he could with 36 points on 6-for-11 from downtown. The Pelicans are grounded by injuries to F Zion Williamson (hamstring) and F Brandon Ingram (ankle), who will both miss this game as well.
The Pacers are coming off a 121-107 victory at the Philadelphia 76ers Friday. G Tyrese Haliburton had 32 points and 11 assists while drilling 7-for-15 from downtown. The Pacers are just 2-6 over their last 8 games. They’re 29th in the NBA in rebounds, and their defensive rating is a paltry 25th. Their offense hasn’t quite clicked on all cylinders thus far, which is why they’re off to such a rough start.
Pelicans at Pacers 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 11:19 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Pacers -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +6.5 (-105) | Pacers -6.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pelicans at Pacers key injuries
Pelicans
- G Jose Alvarado (hamstring) out
- G Javonte Green (ankle) questionable
- F Brandon Ingram (ankle) out
- F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out
Pacers
- G Aaron Nesmith (ankle) out
- C James Wiseman (Achilles) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pelicans at Pacers picks and predictions
Prediction
Pacers 120, Pelicans 115
Moneyline
Each of these teams won on their home floor. NOLA won 125-118 Nov. 1 at home, and Indy failed to cover as 6.5-point faves in a 114-110 win Nov. 25. I’m not considering either side of the pendulum here.
Instead, I’m going with MYLES TURNER OVER 1.5 3-POINTERS (-125). He went 0-for-3 from downtown in the last game, but he was defended by the larger C Joel Embiid. He had 2+ 3’s in 4 of the 5 games before that Philly game and hit 2 3’s in both games against the Pels this year.
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Against the spread
As mentioned, the Pels covered here Nov. 25 in a 114-110 loss, and I like them to do it again. Haliburton is so inconsistent and streaky for Indy. And while the Pelicans are really short-handed, G Trey Murphy III is having a breakout season with 18.2 PPG in support. Indy is just 2-7-1 ATS over their last 10.
Take the PELICANS +6.5 (-105).
Over/Under
The Pels are 4-1 O/U in their last 5 games, whereas the Pacers are just 3-3-1 in their last 7. The Over is 1-1 in this matchup this year. Neither team plays much defense, and unless they just can’t hit the ocean from a boat, the OVER 231.5 (-110) is the way to go.
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