New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 20/12/2025, 07:35  by Thobelani Moyo | Modified on 20/12/2025 at 21:45 in NBA Predictions

The Indiana Pacers travel to Smoothie King Center to face the New Orleans Pelicans in an NBA cross-conference clash. The Pelicans are in 15th place in the Western Conference standings, while the Pacers are in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. Here's our match prediction. 

The New Orleans Pelicans are the worst team in the West with a 6-22 record. Most of their struggles this season have been due to their away form, losing ten of their last 12 matches. 

In their recent match, the team recorded a 133-128 overtime victory at Smoothie King Center. That result marked their third consecutive win. This can be considered a significant improvement, having suffered seven consecutive defeats. 

The Pelicans are at home once again and will hope to build on their momentum. They've won two consecutive matches after suffering four defeats in a row.

The Indiana Pacers are going through a rough patch. They've lost five of their last seven matches heading into this clash, including a two-match losing streak. 

Their recent defeat came against the New York Knicks. In front of their home crowd, they narrowly lost 114-113. Andrew Nembhard was the standout player, leading the team with a game-high 31 points.

The Pacers are on the road, hoping for a favorable outcome. However, their performance on the road has been less than satisfactory, losing 11 of their last 12 matches.