Pelicans vs Pacers Prediction and NBA Tips - 2 November 2024
Last updated: Nov 1, 2024, 2:22AM | Published: Oct 31, 2024, 10:26PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the Indiana Pacers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Saturday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and Jordan Hawkins, the Pelicans are up against a Pacers team that includes Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Pacers game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's New Orleans vs Indiana NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Pacers a 63% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Pacers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $2.25, Pacers $1.67
- Line: Pelicans +3.5 ($1.91), Pacers -3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 235 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 Pelicans at $2.25 and the Pacers at $1.67.
The Pelicans are listed as 3.5-point underdogs against the Pacers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Pacers (-3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 235 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pacers (-3.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 235-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Pelicans vs Pacers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Indiana at $1.67 with Bet365
- Line: Pacers -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 235 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Pelicans vs Pacers predictions are based on market-leading modelling and betting expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pelicans vs Pacers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Pacers at Smoothie King Center on Saturday is the Pacers winning 118-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Indiana game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Pelicans vs Pacers: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Pelicans vs Pacers without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Zion Williamson is expected to lead the Pelicans with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Pascal Siakam is projected to finish with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pacers.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 24 | 6 | 6 |
| Brandon Ingram | 21 | 5 | 6 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 16 | 4 | 2 |
| Jose Alvarado | 11 | 3 | 3 |
| Javonte Green | 9 | 5 | 1 |
Pacers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 23 | 8 | 5 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 19 | 4 | 9 |
| Myles Turner | 17 | 7 | 2 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| Andrew Nembhard | 11 | 2 | 4 |
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs Indiana game.
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Pelicans vs Pacers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Pacers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Saturday 2 November 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Indiana predictions have been made based on 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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