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2021 NBA Handicapping
(2-14) New Orleans Pelicans vs. Indiana Pacers (6-11)
Date: Saturday, November 20
Time: 07:00 PM (ET)
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana
NBA Moneyline Odds: Pelicans No Odds Pacers No Odds (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Pelicans No Odds Pacers No Odds
NBA Betting Total: No Odds
Last year, the Pelicans and Pacers met up for two non-conference games, with each team winning one contest. Both of these games were extremely close with a combined margin of just one point.
New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans enter today’s game having lost 2 straight games. As of late, the Pelicans have really struggled to pick up wins, having won just 1 of their past 10 games
As the road team, the Pelicans travel to Indiana with a negative plus-minus of rating -12.9 points. Overall, the Pelicans are ranked 29th among NBA teams in point differential (-0.3).
Among NBA teams they have played the 10th toughest schedule. For bettors, taking the New Orleans Pelicans to cover the spread has been a losing bet as they are covering the spread in 41.20% of their games.
Their season-long plus-minus against the spread is -2.6.
On offense, the team’s leading scorer is C Jonas Valanciunas. So far, Valanciunas is averaging 19.0 points per game. This output places him 3rd in his position group.
Valanciunas has also been in charge of cleaning up the glass, hauling in 12.88 boards per game.
The Pelicans’ best three-point shooter has been Devonte’ Graham, connecting on 2.94 shots from downtown per game.
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers enter today’s game having lost 3 straight games. Even though the Pacers are on a losing streak, they have managed to maintain a .500 record in their past 10 games. Going 5-5.
This has come while playing 3rd toughest schedule. As they get set to host the Pelicans, Indiana have a positive home plus-minus of 4.8 points.
Overall the Pacers are ranked 17th among NBA teams in point differential (0.0).
For bettors, taking the Indiana Pacers to cover the spread has been a losing bet as they are covering the spread in 47.10% of their games. Their season-long plus-minus against the spread is 0.1.
On offense, the team’s leading scorer is PF Domantas Sabonis. So far, Sabonis is averaging 18.25 points per game. Sabonis is also the teams best rebounder at 11.5 boards per game.
The Pacers’ best three-point shooter has been Justin Holiday, connecting on 2.31 shots from downtown per game.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Pelicans are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
- Pelicans are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Pacers are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games.
Free New Orleans Pelicans vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Prediction
In this game, I am looking for the Pelicans to keep this game close and will take them to cover the spread. I also see this game finishing near a total of 223 points, making the over a good bet.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Pelicans ATS
A key reason this game will feature a lot of scoring is both teams’ preference to play an up-tempo style of basketball. When the Pelicans face off with fast-paced teams they have their highest win percentage at 54%.
In terms of offensive efficiency, both teams score at a league-average rate. When New Orleans face off vs. opponents similar to the Pacers’ defense, they score at an above-average rate. This output has led to a win percentage of 45%. Their scoring margin in these games is at -2.
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