The Pelicans will play the Pacers on Friday, January 16th, 2026. 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
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Indiana Pacers will tip-off on Friday, January 16th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans come to this game with a 85.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Indiana Pacers, is currently 84.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 3-15 away team record. They now rank 13th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Indiana Pacers - The Indiana Pacers come to the floor sporting a 7-16 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 11th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 20th (114.9) for average points scored per game. The Indiana Pacers stand 27th, averaging 110.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 122.2 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 3rd in the league. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers currently rank 7th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 118.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 3-6 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Indiana Pacers, come to the game with a 2-7 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 10-33 overall record, while the Indiana Pacers have a 9-32 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! The Pelicans be facing the Pacers in Indiana... Get ready for an intense clash on Friday night at their venue.
The Pelicans be lookin' to improve their dismal 10-33 record... While the Pacers be aimin' to turn the tide with their 9-32 standing.
In divisional play, the Pelicans have a 3-6 record... While the Pacers be strugglin' with a 2-7 divisional standing.
The Pelicans be scorin' an average of 114.9 points per game... While the Pacers be puttin' up 110.6 points per game.
Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below. Aye.
Best Pelicans at Pacers Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Indiana Pacers |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Indiana Pacers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Indiana Pacers are -4.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +4.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 241.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 241.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Indiana Pacers are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pelicans
Pacers
1/16/26 7:10pm EST | +4.5 -110-4.5 -110 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Indiana Pacers - Indiana Pacers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 Indiana Pacers favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Indiana Pacers Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Pacers
Game to Overtime
1/16/26 7:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Pacers
Team Total Points
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 122.5 o -115122.5 u -110Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 118.5 o -115118.5 u -110Bet |
Aaron Nesmith
Points Scored
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o +10016.5 u -130Bet |
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Andrew Nembhard
Points Scored
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o +10018.5 u -135Bet |
Ben Sheppard
Points Scored
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1055.5 u -140Bet |
Derik Queen
Points Scored
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11811.5 u -110Bet |
Jarace Walker
Points Scored
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
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Jay Huff
Points Scored
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -125Bet |
Johnny Furphy
Points Scored
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -115Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points Scored
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1055.5 u -135Bet |
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Jordan Poole
Points Scored
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
Karlo Matkovic
Points Scored
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -118Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points Scored
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -10525.5 u -125Bet |
Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
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TJ McConnell
Points Scored
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11810.5 u -110Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1105.5 u -120Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -118Bet |
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Aaron Nesmith
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o +10024.5 u -135Bet |
Andrew Nembhard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11829.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1058.5 u -140Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 37.5 o -10537.5 u -125Bet |
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TJ McConnell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 31.5 o -14531.5 u +105Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at IND 1/16/26 7:10pm EST | 34.5 o -10534.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Indiana Pacers | 15 | 40 | 0.273 | +26.5 | 10-18 | 5-22 | 3-9 | 11-26 | 111.1 | 118.6 | -7.5 | W2 | 5-5 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 15 | 41 | 0.268 | +27.0 | 9-20 | 6-21 | 6-7 | 9-26 | 114.6 | 120.4 | -5.8 | L1 | 5-5 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Indiana Pacers Futures Odds
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New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pacers | +100000 Bet |
New Orleans Pelicans & Indiana Pacers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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