The Pacers will play the Pelicans on Saturday, December 20th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Indiana Pacers and the New Orleans Pelicans set for Saturday, December 20th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Indiana Pacers currently have a 84.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the New Orleans Pelicans is 85.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Indiana Pacers - The Indiana Pacers currently have a 1-11 record as an away team. That standing puts them 11th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans start this matchup with a 4-12 record as a home team. They now rank 9th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Indiana Pacers currently rank 29th (110.3) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the New Orleans Pelicans stand at 20th averaging 114.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 118.1 points against the Indiana Pacers, ranking them 8th in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 3rd in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 123.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Indiana Pacers have notched a 2-5 Eastern Central Division division record, while the New Orleans Pelicans possess a 2-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Indiana Pacers have a 6-21 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 6-22 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Indiana Pacers clash with the New Orleans Pelicans...
Ye scallywags in the Pelicans' arena be rowdy and fierce...
Indiana Pacers be strugglin' with a 6-21 overall record...
New Orleans Pelicans ain't faring much better with a 6-22 record...
See you courtside at today's game... be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... look at this game's prop bets below... it be a battle for the ages on the NBA seas!
Best Pacers at Pelicans Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New Orleans Pelicans are -2.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Indiana Pacers are +2.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 234.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 234.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Pacers
Pelicans
12/20/25 7:10pm EST | +2.5 -110-2.5 -110 |
Underdog Indiana Pacers - Indiana Pacers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Indiana Pacers underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 New Orleans Pelicans favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Indiana Pacers at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Pacers
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
12/20/25 7:10pm EST | Yes +1100No -3000Bet |
Pacers
Team Total Points
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 116.5 o -110116.5 u -110Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 118.5 o -110118.5 u -118Bet |
Andrew Nembhard
Points Scored
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet |
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Bennedict Mathurin
Points Scored
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Derik Queen
Points Scored
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
Jay Huff
Points Scored
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -118Bet |
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Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Poole
Points Scored
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -118Bet |
Jose Alvarado
Points Scored
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1255.5 u -105Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points Scored
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -110Bet |
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Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o +11013.5 u -150Bet |
TJ McConnell
Points Scored
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1158.5 u -118Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -13018.5 u -105Bet |
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Andrew Nembhard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 26.5 u -11026.5 o -120Bet |
Bennedict Mathurin
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 28.5 u -12528.5 o -105Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 34.5 u -12534.5 o -105Bet |
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TJ McConnell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 15.5 u -11015.5 o -120Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 28.5 u -10528.5 o -125Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at NOP 12/20/25 7:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Indiana Pacers | 13 | 38 | 0.255 | +27.0 | 10-18 | 3-20 | 3-8 | 9-24 | 110.9 | 118.7 | -7.8 | L2 | 4-6 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 13 | 39 | 0.250 | +27.5 | 8-19 | 5-20 | 6-7 | 7-26 | 114.0 | 120.6 | -6.6 | L2 | 4-6 |
Indiana Pacers & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
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Indiana Pacers & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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