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The New Orleans Pelicans (5-4) visit the Indiana Pacers (4-5) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, tipping off at 7:45 PM ET on Monday, November 7, 2022. The Pacers are 5.5-point underdogs in the game. The point total for this game is 233.5.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Indiana Pacers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 5.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Pelicans as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Pelicans have -204 odds to pick up the win, while the Pacers are listed at +168 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 233.5 points.
Pelicans vs. Pacers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Monday, November 7, 2022
- Game Time: 7:45 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSN
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Pelicans vs. Pacers Betting Trends
Against the spread, the Pelicans are 4-5-0 this season. New Orleans has come away with two wins in the four contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season. Pelicans games this year have eclipsed the over/under 77.8% of the time (seven out of nine games with a set point total).
The Pacers are 5-4-0 against the spread this season. Indiana has won four of the eight games it was the underdog on the moneyline this season (50%). Pacers games this year have hit the over on four of nine set point totals (44.4%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Pelicans
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 7 | 22.7 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0 |
| CJ McCollum | 9 | 21.6 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 2.2 |
| Brandon Ingram | 5 | 21.6 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 1 | 1.8 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | 9 | 14.4 | 10.7 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Trey Murphy III | 9 | 12.7 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
Pacers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | 9 | 21.9 | 5.1 | 9.3 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 2.8 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 9 | 20.7 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 2.7 |
| Buddy Hield | 9 | 18.6 | 5.8 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 4.1 |
| Myles Turner | 4 | 13.8 | 7 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 3.5 | 1 |
| Jalen Smith | 9 | 10.6 | 7.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
Pelicans vs. Pacers Injury Report
Pelicans: EJ Liddell: Out (Knee), Kira Lewis: Out (Knee)
Pacers: Andrew Nembhard: Questionable (Knee), Aaron Nesmith: Questionable (Foot), Chris Duarte: Out (Ankle), Daniel Theis: Out (Rest)
What you need to know about the New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans has a top-five offense this season, ranking second-best in the league with 118.1 points per game. Defensively, it ranks 14th with 113 points allowed per contest.
New Orleans is 24th in the NBA with 10.8 three-pointers per game so far this year. Meanwhile, it ranks seventh with a 38.5% shooting percentage from three-point land. The Pelicans have taken 70.0% two-pointers and 30.0% three-pointers this year. Of the team’s baskets, 75.9% are two-pointers and 24.1% are threes.
What you need to know about the Indiana Pacers
In 2022-23, Indiana is ninth in the league offensively (115.8 points scored per game) and fourth-worst defensively (117.6 points allowed). At home, the Pacers score 116.5 points per game. Away, they score 115.2.
Indiana is the fourth-best team in the league in 3-pointers made (14.6 per game) and 10th in 3-point percentage (36.9%). The Pacers attempt 43.2% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 56.8% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 35.5% of the Pacers’ buckets are 3-pointers, and 64.5% are 2-pointers.
Pelicans vs. Pacers Predictions and Pick
Our pick to win this contest is the Pelicans, and we project that Pelicans will cover the spread (Pelicans -5.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 233.5 points.
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