Indiana Pacers at New Orleans Pelicans Odds, Picks and Predictions

On November 2, 2024By Littum

The Indiana Pacers (2-3) visits New Orleans Pelicans (2-3) Friday. Tips from the Smoothie King Center are scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around Pacers vs Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season Series: First Meeting; teams share 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 snap a 6.5-point home underdog. G Benedict Mathurin scored a team-high 30 points off the bench while adding 11 rebounds for a double-double.

New Orleans has lost 3 straight after falling 104-89 to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday and failing to cover as a 3-point underdog. G Jordan Hawkins led all scorers with 23 points, while F Zion Williamson had a double-double (12 points, 12 rebounds).

Pacers to Pelicans odds

Delivered by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting for a complete 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)

Pacers on Pelicans key injuries

Pacers

G Andrew Nembhardt (knee) questionable
C Myles Turner (ankle) doubtful

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 (hoarding) out
G Dejounte Murray (hand over).
C Daniel Theis (ankle) doubtful

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Pacers at Pelicans picks and predictions

Forecast

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 coverage (+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-plagued Pelicans team that has lost 3 straight games 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 one higher than normal.

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