Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks - NBA

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Indiana Pacers
1/16/26 19:00
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Prediction:

 

New Orleans Pelicans +2.5

-108
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 by Matt Lowrimore | in NBA Picks

A 6-game NBA slate is scheduled for Friday night, including a matchup that will see the Indiana Pacers take on the New Orleans Pelicans. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Pacers and the Pelicans.

New Orleans enters this game with a record of 10-33 and is currently in 15th place in the Western Conference. The Pelicans most recently beat the Brooklyn Nets this past Wednesday night by a score of 116-113. New Orleans had four players score in double figures, including Trey Murphy III, who scored a game-high 34 points

As for Indiana, they enter this game with a record of 9-32 and are currently in 15th place in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers most recently lost to the Toronto Raptors this past Wednesday night by a score of 115-101. Indiana had five players score in double figures, including Pascal Siakam, who scored a team-high 26 points.

Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Form

Table

Teams % P W L Series
29
Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
0.238 42 10 32 1
30
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans
0.227 44 10 34

Indiana Pacers and New Orleans Pelicans Latest Matches

Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers Latest matches
L W W W L W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Jan 16, 2026 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
127 :  119
New Orleans Pelicans

Jan 14, 2026 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
101 :  115
Toronto Raptors

Jan 12, 2026 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
98 :  96
Boston Celtics

Jan 10, 2026 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
123 :  99
Miami Heat

Jan 8, 2026 - NBA

Charlotte Hornets
112 :  114
Indiana Pacers

Jan 6, 2026 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
116 :  120
Cleveland Cavaliers
L L W W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jan 16, 2026 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
127 :  119
New Orleans Pelicans

Jan 14, 2026 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
101 :  115
Toronto Raptors

Jan 12, 2026 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
98 :  96
Boston Celtics

Jan 10, 2026 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
123 :  99
Miami Heat

Jan 6, 2026 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
116 :  120
Cleveland Cavaliers

Jan 2, 2026 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
113 :  123
San Antonio Spurs
L L L L L W
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Jan 8, 2026 - NBA

Charlotte Hornets
112 :  114
Indiana Pacers

Jan 4, 2026 - NBA

Orlando Magic
135 :  127
Indiana Pacers

Dec 29, 2025 - NBA

Houston Rockets
126 :  119
Indiana Pacers

Dec 27, 2025 - NBA

Miami Heat
142 :  116
Indiana Pacers

Dec 22, 2025 - NBA

Boston Celtics
103 :  95
Indiana Pacers

Dec 20, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
128 :  109
Indiana Pacers
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans Latest matches
L W L L W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Jan 16, 2026 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
127 :  119
New Orleans Pelicans

Jan 14, 2026 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
116 :  113
Brooklyn Nets

Jan 13, 2026 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
116 :  122
Denver Nuggets

Jan 11, 2026 - NBA

Orlando Magic
128 :  118
New Orleans Pelicans

Jan 9, 2026 - NBA

Washington Wizards
107 :  128
New Orleans Pelicans

Jan 7, 2026 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
117 :  100
New Orleans Pelicans
L L L L L W
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Jan 14, 2026 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
116 :  113
Brooklyn Nets

Jan 13, 2026 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
116 :  122
Denver Nuggets

Jan 6, 2026 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
103 :  111
Los Angeles Lakers

Jan 2, 2026 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
109 :  122
Portland Trail Blazers

Dec 29, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
125 :  130
New York Knicks

Dec 27, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
114 :  123
Phoenix Suns
L L L W L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Jan 16, 2026 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
127 :  119
New Orleans Pelicans

Jan 11, 2026 - NBA

Orlando Magic
128 :  118
New Orleans Pelicans

Jan 9, 2026 - NBA

Washington Wizards
107 :  128
New Orleans Pelicans

Jan 7, 2026 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
117 :  100
New Orleans Pelicans

Jan 4, 2026 - NBA

Miami Heat
125 :  106
New Orleans Pelicans

Dec 31, 2025 - NBA

Chicago Bulls
134 :  118
New Orleans Pelicans

Indiana Pacers against New Orleans Pelicans : Head to Head (H2H)

Indiana Pacers

67 %

New Orleans Pelicans

33 %

Jan 16, 2026 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
127 :  119
New Orleans Pelicans

Dec 20, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
128 :  109
Indiana Pacers

Jul 18, 2025 - NBA Summer League

New Orleans Pelicans
104 :  113
Indiana Pacers

Dec 15, 2024 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
119 :  104
New Orleans Pelicans

Nov 25, 2024 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
114 :  110
New Orleans Pelicans

Nov 1, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
125 :  118
Indiana Pacers

Players list

Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
A. Nesmith J. Huff A. Nesmith J. Huff Goalkeeper

A. Nembhard

J. Furphy

A. Nembhard

J. Furphy

Forward

P. Siakam

P. Siakam

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans
D. Queen Goalkeeper

J. Fears

Forward

Z. Williamson

S. Bey

T. Murphy III

Substitutes

Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
T. Bradley T. Bradley Goalkeeper

T. McConnell

Q. Jackson

B. Sheppard

E. Thompson

K. Jones

B. Sheppard

E. Thompson

Q. Jackson

K. Jones

T. McConnell

Forward

J. Walker

M. Potter

M. Potter

J. Walker

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans
K. Matkovic Y. Missi B. McGowens D. Jordan Goalkeeper

M. Peavy

J. Hawkins

T. Alexander

J. Poole

Forward

K. Looney

Indiana Pacers - New Orleans Pelicans Key Points

  1. New Orleans is 3-15 SU on the road
  2. New Orleans is 2-8 SU in their last 10 games
  3. Indiana is 7-16 SU at home
  4. Indiana is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games

Our Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

The Pacers are the slight favorites in the game; however, the Pelicans look to be the best betting option. There is no question that Indiana and New Orleans are the two worst teams in the NBA. The Pacers are 3-7 over their last 10 games, while the Pelicans are 2-8 over the same stretch.

That being said, New Orleans is coming off a win, while Indiana lost by double-digits again in their most recent game. The Pelicans, while just 3-15 on the road, have several solid players, including Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III. 

Therefore, despite the fact that both teams have been terrible, New Orleans looks to have more depth. For that reason, our Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans prediction is: New Orleans Pelicans +2.5.

Prediction:

 

New Orleans Pelicans +2.5

-108
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