The New Orleans Pelicans (6-22) are 2.5-point favorites as they attempt to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the Indiana Pacers (6-21) on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Smoothie King Center. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSIN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and WALV.
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Pelicans vs. Pacers Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final score of Pelicans 119, Pacers 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Pelicans (-137)
- Total Pick: Under 234.5 (computer predicts 233.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Pelicans (-2.5)
Recent Pelicans vs. Pacers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2024 | Pacers | -7 | 230.5 | -282 | +229 | 119-104 IND |
| 11/25/2024 | Pacers | -7 | 225.5 | -294 | +237 | 114-110 IND |
| 11/1/2024 | Pacers | -4.5 | 232 | -182 | +152 | 125-118 NO |
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans is 18-10-0 against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, the Pelicans are 1-0 against the spread.
- New Orleans has gone over in 17 of its 27 games with a set total (63%).
- The Pelicans won the only game they've played as the favorite this season.
- New Orleans has played as a favorite of -137 or more once this season and won that game.
Pacers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Indiana is 14-13-0 against the spread this year.
- In games this season in which they were an underdog by 2.5 points or more, the Pacers have an 11-9 record against the spread.
- A total of 10 of Indiana's 27 games with a set total have hit the over (37%).
- The Pacers have put together a 4-18 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 18.2% of those games).
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +116 or longer, Indiana has gone 3-16 (15.8%).
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Pelicans vs. Pacers Injury Report
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg)
Pacers
Pacers:
Ben Sheppard: Out (Calf),
Tony Bradley: Questionable (Thumb),
Obi Toppin: Out (Foot),
Tyrese Haliburton: Out For Season (Achilles),
Aaron Nesmith: Out (Knee)
Pelicans vs. Pacers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSIN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and WALV
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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