Arena and City where Pelicans vs. Pacers will be playing
The Pelicans and Pacers will tip-off on January 25, 2022, in an NBA game in New Orleans, LA at Smoothie King Center, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.
Introduction to the Pelicans vs. Pacers betting tip and prediction
The Western Conference and Eastern Conference collide in this NBA matchup on January 25, 2022, at 01:00. The Pelicans enter as -1 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, Pelicans were -1 point favorites but lost the game to Pacers, 114-113. The over/under for the upcoming game is 214.5 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 228 points, and the under was victorious.
Entering this game, the Pelicans are 10000 to win the NBA Finals while the Pacers are 10000. In terms of conference championship odds, Pelicans are to win its conference, and Pacers’ odds stand at 5000. For the team’s respective divisions, the Pelicans are 700 to win the Southwest Division, meanwhile, the Pacers’ odds to win the Central Division are 1500.
We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2021-2022 season, so let us take a look at home these teams fare from long distances. The Pelicans are making 33.8 percent of their 3-pointers this season. The Pacers are converting on 32.7 percent of their 3-pointers. Pelicans are attempting 38 percent of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Pacers are taking 40 percent of its field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.
New Orleans Pelicans
How are the Pelicans playing this season?
The Pelicans come into this game with a 17-28 record, and they are currently 11th in the Western Conference standings. The Pelicans are 4-6 in their last 10 games.
Did the Pelicans win their most recent game?
Yes, Pelicans defeated the Knicks, 102-91. Brandon Ingram scored 30 points in the victory.
Best scorer for the Pelicans
The leading scorer for the Pelicans this season is Brandon Ingram, who is averaging 22.4 points per game. In the last game he scored 31.25 points in DraftKings and 30 fantasy points in FanDuel.
Other Team Leaders for the Pelicans
Coming into the January 25, 2022 contest, Jonas Valanciunas leads the Pelicans with 12 rebounds per game. In the last match he made 40 points in DraftKings and 39 fantasy points in FanDuel. Brandon Ingram has a team-high 5.2 assists per game. He scored 31.25 DraftKings points and 30 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Pelicans is Herbert Jones (1.5 steals per game). He has 27.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 28.8 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Jonas Valanciunas is leading the way for the Pelicans with 0.9 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 40 DraftKings fantasy points and 39 FanDuel fantasy points per game.
Pelicans Team Analysis
The Pelicans’ point differential this season is 0.96 points, which ranks 26th in the NBA. They are averaging 105.5 points per game while allowing 109.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, Pelicans are making 11.3 shots per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pelicans are making 17 per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA.
Projected Pelicans Starting Lineup and Injuries
The Pelicans plan on having these starting five for the game: Jonas Valanciunas, Herbert Jones, Josh Hart, Garrett Temple , and Devonte’ Graham. In their last meeting against the Pacers, the Pelicans’ starting lineup consisted of Lonzo Ball, Eric Bledsoe, Steven Adams, Zion Williamson , and Brandon Ingram. For the upcoming matchup, Pelicans has the following injuries: Brandon Ingram is questionable (ankle) and Zion Williamson is out (foot).
Indiana Pacers
How are the Pacers playing this season?
The Pacers head this game with a 17-30 record, and they are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pacers are 3-7 in their last 10 games.
Did the Pacers win their most recent game?
No, Pacers came up short against the Suns, 113-103. Justin Holiday scored 22 points in the loss.
Best scorer for the Pacers
The leading scorer for the Pacers this season is Domantas Sabonis, who is averaging 19 points per game. Domantas Sabonis also leads the team in minutes played per game with 20.94.
Other Team Leaders for the Pacers
Domantas Sabonis is leading the way with 11.9 rebounds per game Malcolm Brogdon is dishing out a team-high 5.9 assists per game In terms of steals, Pacers’ leader is Chris Duarte with 1.1 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 29.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 26.8 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks leader for the Pacers is Myles Turner, who is sending back 2.8 shots per game
Pacers Team Analysis
The Pacers’ point differential this season is 0.99 points, which ranks 20th in the NBA. They are averaging 108.2 points per game while allowing 109.1 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, Pacers are making 11.6 shots per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pacers are making 16 per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA.
Projected Pacers’ Starting Lineup and Injuries
The Pacers are starting these five players for the game: Goga Bitadze, Torrey Craig, Justin Holiday, Chris Duarte , and Caris LeVert. In their last meeting against the Pelicans, the Pacers’ starting five was Malcolm Brogdon, Jeremy Lamb, Myles Turner, Domantas Sabonis , and Justin Holiday.
Bet suggestions for this game
Spread betting suggestion
With the Pelicans coming into this game as -2.5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Pelicans.
Money Line betting suggestion
Pelicans are a -1 money line favorite for the game against Pacers, and the suggestion is to pick the Pelicans.
Over/Under betting suggestion
The over/under for the Pelicans and Pacers is 214.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.
Will there be Overtime?
The Pelicans and Pacers have combined for an impressive 7 overtime games this season, and therefore, there is value in betting if there will be overtime for this contest.
Pelicans vs Pacers betting tip: FAQs
The game will be played on January 25, 2022.
The contest will take place at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA.
The Pelicans have a 17-28 record thus far this season, they are the 11th seed in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Pacers are 17-30, they own the 13th spot in the Eastern Conference.
The last time that the Pelicans and Pacers played, Pacers won, 114-113.
Pelicans are favorites by -2.5 points for the January 25, 2022 game. In the previous meeting, the Pelicans were a -1 point favorites. They lost the game against Pacers, 114-113.
The over/under is 214.5 points for the January 25, 2022 game. The last time the Pelicans and Pacers faced each other, the over/under was 228. Bettors who took the under won. The teams combined for 227 points.
The matchup on January 25, 2022, is the game between the Pelicans and Pacers this season. This is the final regular-season matchup between the Pelicans and Pacers, so the next time they will face each other will most likely be in the next season.
