Pacers vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 16

Pacers vs. Pelicans Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse -- Indianapolis, Indiana
• Coverage: FDSIN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and WTHR-13

The Indiana Pacers (9-32) are favored by 4 points against the New Orleans Pelicans (10-33) on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on FDSIN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and WTHR-13. The matchup has an over/under of 241.5 points.

Pacers vs. Pelicans Odds & Spread

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Pacers vs. Pelicans Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Pacers win (64.4%)

Pacers vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

• The Pacers have covered the spread 21 times over 41 games with a set spread.
• The Pelicans have 23 wins against the spread in 43 games this year.
• This season, 15 of the Pacers' games have gone over the point total out of 43 chances.
• Pelicans games this season have gone over the total in 23 of 43 opportunities (53.5%).
• Indiana has a better record against the spread in home games (13-10-0) than it does in road games (8-10-0).
• At home, the Pacers eclipse the total 39.1% of the time (nine of 23 games). They've hit the over in 33.3% of away games (six of 18 contests).
• New Orleans has performed better against the spread at home (15-10-0) than away (8-10-0) this year.
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Pelicans' games have finished above the over/under at home (60%, 15 of 25) compared to away (44.4%, eight of 18).

Pacers Leaders

• Pascal Siakam's numbers on the season are 23.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest, shooting 48.2% from the field and 37% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.7 made 3-pointers.
• Andrew Nembhard is averaging 17.4 points, 7.1 assists and 2.6 boards.
• Jay Huff averages 8.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists, shooting 45.3% from the field and 31.1% from downtown, with 1.4 made 3-pointers per game.
• Jarace Walker is averaging 9 points, 4.3 boards and 1.9 assists.
• T.J. McConnell averages 10 points, 2.3 boards and 4.9 assists, shooting 53.8% from the floor.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III averages 22.2 points for the Pelicans, plus 6.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists.
• Derik Queen's numbers on the season are 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. He is making 49% of his shots from the floor.
• The Pelicans are getting 14.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game from Jeremiah Fears.
• Per game, Saddiq Bey gives the Pelicans 15.1 points, 5.8 boards and 2.3 assists, plus 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• The Pelicans get 22.4 points per game from Zion Williamson, plus 5.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists.

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