Our model projects New Orleans Pelicans 116, Indiana Pacers 114, with the Pelicans favored in this NBA matchup.
The combined 229.8-point projection runs in line with the NBA’s 228.8 combined-points average. Pelicans score 111.7 a game and concede 111.7; Pacers score 117.3 and concede 115.0.
Pelicans sit 8th in the NBA standings, Pacers sit 7th. Tip-off at Smoothie King Center. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.
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Built from NBA 2026-2027 season data: scoring rate, opponent defence, head-to-head record. 18+, gamble responsibly.
New Orleans Pelicans2026-2027 season. Overall: league standings. Home/away: completed results.
Indiana Pacers2026-2027 season. Overall: league standings. Complete home/away splits are not available.
Data snapshot: 2026-10-19. PPG means points per game; win rates describe season results, not the chance of winning this matchup.
| Bookmaker | New Orleans Pelicans -3.5 | Indiana Pacers +3.5 |
|---|---|---|
 bet365 | - | 1.90 |
 Rainbet | - | 1.95 |
 1xBet | 2.95 | 1.96 |
 Marathonbet | - | 1.90 |
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The model line: Pelicans by 1.8, total 229.8.
New Orleans Pelicans 0 – 0 Indiana Pacers across the last 0 meetings.
| # | Team | W | L | PF | PA | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | New Orleans Pelicans |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WLWW |
| 7 | Indiana Pacers |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WL |
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