The Indiana Pacers (6-21) will look to break a three-game losing streak when they hit the road to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (6-22) on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Smoothie King Center as 3.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSIN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and WALV.
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Pelicans vs. Pacers Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final score of Pelicans 119, Pacers 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Pelicans (-164)
- Total Pick: Under 234.5 (computer predicts 233.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Pelicans (-3.5)
Recent Pelicans vs. Pacers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2024 | Pacers | -7 | 230.5 | -282 | +229 | 119-104 IND |
| 11/25/2024 | Pacers | -7 | 225.5 | -294 | +237 | 114-110 IND |
| 11/1/2024 | Pacers | -4.5 | 232 | -182 | +152 | 125-118 NO |
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans is 18-10-0 against the spread this season.
- A total of 17 of New Orleans' 27 games with a set total have hit the over (63%).
- The Pelicans won the only game they've played as the favorite this season.
- New Orleans has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -164.
Pacers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Indiana is 14-13-0 against the spread this season.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 3.5 points or more, the Pacers have a 10-8 record against the spread.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 10 of Indiana's 27 games with a set total.
- The Pacers are 4-18 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 18.2% of those games).
- Indiana has a record of 2-16 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +137 or longer (11.1%).
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Pelicans vs. Pacers Injury Report
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg)
Pacers
Pacers:
Ben Sheppard: Out (Calf),
Obi Toppin: Out (Foot),
Aaron Nesmith: Out (Knee),
Tyrese Haliburton: Out For Season (Achilles),
Tony Bradley: Questionable (Thumb)
Pelicans vs. Pacers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSIN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and WALV
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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