The New Orleans Pelicans (10-33) and Indiana Pacers (9-32) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The game will be broadcast live on FDSIN.
The Pacers are 3.5-point favorites over the Pelicans on the spread (Pacers -3.5), with the over/under set at 238 total points. Indiana is a -155 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while New Orleans is +130 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Pelicans vs. Pacers predictions and NBA picks for Friday, January 16.
Pelicans vs Pacers Prediction
- Pelicans vs Pacers pick: Trey Murphy Over 27.5 Points and Rebounds (-112)
My Pacers vs Pelicans best bet is on Trey Murphy to record over 27.5 points + rebounds. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Pelicans vs Pacers Odds
| Pelicans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 238 -110o / -110u | +130 |
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 238 -110o / -110u | -155 |
Pelicans vs Pacers NBA Preview, Picks
Trey Murphy has been on another level for the Pelicans as of late.
He has cleared this number in six straight games, and in five of those contests he has posted 35+ points and rebounds, as he’s been on a tear.
Murphy now gets a great matchup against a Pacers team that allows the most rebound chances per game and ranks as a bottom-10 defensive unit while playing at the seventh-fastest pace.
This game carries a tight 3.5-point spread.
So, there’s a good chance we see 35–36+ minutes from Murphy, and in that span he projects for 25.5 points and 6.8 rebounds.
Pelicans vs Pacers Best Bet
- Trey Murphy Over 27.5 Points and Rebounds (-112)
Pelicans vs Pacers Betting Trends
