Pacers vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 16 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 15, 2024, 10:09PM | Published: Dec 14, 2024, 9:58AM
The Indiana Pacers will sqaure off with the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, commencing at 9:00am AEDT.
With star players Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner, the Pacers are aiming to beat a Pelicans side that includes Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pacers vs Pelicans game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Indiana vs New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Pacers a 73% chance of beating the Pelicans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Pacers vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pacers $1.37, Pelicans $3.20
- Line: Pacers -7 ($1.91), Pelicans +7 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 231.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pacers at $1.37 and the Pelicans at $3.20.
The Pacers are 7-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+7) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Pacers and the Pelicans have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 231.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Pacers vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Indiana at $1.37 with Bet365
- Line: Pacers -7 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 231.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Pacers vs Pelicans best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pacers vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pacers vs Pelicans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday is the Pacers winning 118-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Indiana vs New Orleans game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Pacers vs Pelicans: Player Props
Player props are an exciting way to bet on Pacers vs Pelicans without necessarily betting on the outcome of Monday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Pascal Siakam is expected to step up for the Pacers with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, while Dejounte Murray is projected to have 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the Pelicans.
Pacers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 22 | 7 | 4 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 21 | 4 | 10 |
| Myles Turner | 17 | 8 | 2 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 17 | 7 | 3 |
| T.J. McConnell | 14 | 3 | 6 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | 23 | 5 | 7 |
| CJ McCollum | 22 | 4 | 5 |
| Trey Murphy | 21 | 6 | 3 |
| Herbert Jones | 13 | 4 | 3 |
| Yves Missi | 11 | 10 | 1 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Indiana vs New Orleans match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pacers vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pacers and Pelicans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled to begin at 9:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Monday 16 December 2024
- Time: 9:00am AEDT
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Indiana vs New Orleans predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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