New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/16

The New Orleans Pelicans are set to play against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The game will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on FDSI.

The Pelicans have a record of 10-33 and are coming off a win against the Brooklyn Nets. Their head coach is James Borrego, serving as interim. On the other side, the Pacers hold a 9-32 record. Rick Carlisle is leading the team as head coach. Both teams are near the bottom of their conferences, making this game a chance to improve their standings.

Pelicans vs Pacers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Indiana Pacers
  • Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Pacers -2.5 (-115), Pelicans +2.5 (-108), Pacers MoneyLine -143, Pelicans MoneyLine +121, Over/Under 238

New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off a win against the Brooklyn Nets with a score of 116-113. Trey Murphy III led the team, scoring 34 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Zion Williamson contributed 25 points and 6 rebounds in the victory.

In their previous game, the Pelicans fell to the Denver Nuggets 122-116. Trey Murphy III again stood out with 31 points. Derik Queen also made an impact with a double-double, scoring 10 points and pulling down 13 rebounds.

For the season, Zion Williamson is averaging 22.4 points per game, while Trey Murphy III is close behind with 22.2 points. The Pelicans rank 20th in points per game, scoring 114.9 on average. They are also 7th in both possessions and field goal attempts per game, showing their pace in games.

Indiana Pacers Team Preview

The Indiana Pacers have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a narrow win against the Boston Celtics, 98-96. However, they faced a setback with a 14-point loss to the Toronto Raptors, scoring 101 points.

Pascal Siakam stands out as a key player for the Pacers. He averages 23.6 points per game and contributes 6.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists. His field goal percentage is 48.2%, making him a reliable scorer for the team.

The Pacers are facing some challenges with injuries. Key players like Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin are out due to injuries. This impacts the team’s performance, as they have to adjust their lineup and strategy accordingly.

BTB Betting Pick

The New Orleans Pelicans are the underdogs with a spread of +2.5 against the Indiana Pacers. The Pelicans average 114.9 points per game, while the Pacers allow 118.3 points per game. Given the Pacers’ struggles on defense and the Pelicans’ ability to score, picking the Pelicans to cover the spread seems reasonable.

The total for this game is set at 238 points. The Pelicans allow 122.2 points per game, and the Pacers score 110.6 points per game. Both teams have defensive issues, making the over 238 a solid pick.