The Indiana Pacers (9-32) are favored by 4.5 points against the New Orleans Pelicans (10-33) on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on FDSIN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and WTHR-13.
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Pacers vs. Pelicans Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final result of Pacers 118, Pelicans 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Pacers (-172)
- Total Pick: Under 241.5 (computer predicts 233.0 points)
- Pick ATS: Pelicans (+4.5)
Recent Pacers vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | Pelicans | -2.5 | 234.5 | -138 | +117 | 128-109 NO |
| 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 |
Pacers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Indiana is 21-20-0 against the spread this season.
- The Pacers have a 1-2 record against the spread in games they were favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in 15 of Indiana's 43 games with a set total.
- The Pacers have entered the game as favorites six times this season and won twice.
- Indiana has a record of 1-2 when it's favored by -172 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this year, New Orleans has put together a 23-20-0 record against the spread.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 4.5 points or more, the Pelicans have a 15-14 record against the spread.
- In New Orleans' 43 games with a set total, 23 have hit the over (53.5%).
- The Pelicans have been the moneyline underdog 39 total times this season. They've finished 6-33 in those games.
- New Orleans has a record of 3-27 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +144 or longer (10%).
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Pacers vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Pacers
Pacers:
Obi Toppin: Out (Foot),
Tyrese Haliburton: Out For Season (Achilles),
Isaiah Jackson: Out (Concussion),
Bennedict Mathurin: Out (Thumb)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Jose Alvarado: Out (Oblique),
Herbert Jones: Out (Ankle),
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg)
Pacers vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, January 16, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSIN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and WTHR-13
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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