Pelicans vs Pacers Prediction and NBA Tips - 2 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 2, 2024, 1:09AM | Published: Mar 1, 2024, 12:35AM
The New Orleans Pelicans will play the Indiana Pacers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Saturday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Pacers side that includes Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pelicans vs Pacers game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Pacers
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's New Orleans-Indiana NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans a 66% chance of defeating the Pacers at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Pacers: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.53, Pacers $2.82
- Line: Pelicans -5 ($1.91), Pacers +5 ($2.02)
- Total (Over/Under 238.5 Points): Over $1.95, Under $2.00
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 Pelicans at $1.53 and the Pacers at $2.82.
The Pelicans are 5-point favourites against the Pacers, with odds of $1.91 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Pacers (+5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.02.
The Over/Under for Pelicans vs Pacers sits at 238.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.95 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Pelicans and the Pacers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The Over/Under total of 238.5 points has a 53% chance of staying Under.
The best site for placing bets on the Pelicans vs Pacers game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Pelicans vs Pacers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.53 with Betfair (66% probability)
- Line: Pacers +5 at $2.02 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 238.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (53% probability)
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Pelicans vs Pacers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Pacers at Smoothie King Center this Saturday has the Pelicans winning 120-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of New Orleans vs Indiana on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, free tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Pacers: Player Props
Player props are an exciting way to bet on Pelicans vs Pacers without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Zion Williamson is expected to lead the Pelicans with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Tyrese Haliburton is projected to finish with 24 points, 3 rebounds and 13 assists for the Pacers.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 29 | 6 | 6 |
| Brandon Ingram | 25 | 5 | 6 |
| CJ McCollum | 21 | 4 | 4 |
| Trey Murphy | 16 | 4 | 2 |
| Herbert Jones | 15 | 5 | 3 |
Pacers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Pascal Siakam | 24 | 6 | 5 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 17 | 4 | 3 |
| Myles Turner | 17 | 7 | 2 |
| Aaron Nesmith | 13 | 4 | 2 |
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Pelicans vs Pacers: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Pacers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Saturday 2 March 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our New Orleans vs Indiana predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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