Pacers vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 29 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 29, 2024, 12:21AM | Published: Feb 27, 2024, 11:04PM
The Indiana Pacers will face the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, beginning at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin, the Pacers are looking to overcome a Pelicans team that includes Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pacers vs Pelicans game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Pacers vs Pelicans
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Indiana-New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Pacers a 64% chance of beating the Pelicans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Pacers vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pacers $1.65, Pelicans $2.50
- Line: Pacers -4 ($2.00), Pelicans +4 ($1.93)
- Total (Over/Under 239.5 Points): Over $1.98, Under $1.97
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pacers at $1.65 and the Pelicans at $2.50.
The Pacers are 4-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $2.00 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Pelicans (+4) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.93.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 239.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.98 and odds for the Under at $1.97.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Pacers and the Pelicans have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 239.5-point Over/Under has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Pacers vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Indiana at $1.65 with Betfair (64% probability)
- Line: Pacers -4 at $2.00 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 239.5 at $1.97 with Betfair (54% probability)
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Pacers vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pacers vs Pelicans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Thursday has the Pacers winning 121-116.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Indiana vs New Orleans on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Pacers vs Pelicans: Player Props
Looking for New Orleans vs Indiana player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Tyrese Haliburton is expected to lead the way for the Pacers with 25 points, 3 rebounds and 13 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to have 30 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Pelicans.
Pacers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | 25 | 3 | 13 |
| Pascal Siakam | 24 | 6 | 5 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 20 | 5 | 3 |
| Myles Turner | 17 | 7 | 2 |
| Andrew Nembhard | 13 | 2 | 6 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 30 | 6 | 6 |
| Brandon Ingram | 25 | 5 | 6 |
| CJ McCollum | 21 | 4 | 4 |
| Trey Murphy | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| Herbert Jones | 15 | 4 | 3 |
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Pacers vs Pelicans: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pacers and Pelicans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled to commence at 11:30am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Thursday 29 February 2024
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Indiana vs New Orleans predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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