Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans 12/26/2022 Picks

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The Indiana Pacers will go against the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action in Smoothie King Center, on Monday, December 26, 2022, at 8:00 PM ET.

The Indiana Pacers (17-16; 19-14 ATS) won their last two matches and are performing beyond all expectations.

The Pacers pulled off another shock this past Friday, defeating the Miami Heat 111-108 despite being 6-point underdogs, after their stunning victory against the Boston Celtics 117-112 as 9.5-point opponents.

In Florida, Indiana almost let a 12-point fourth-quarter lead slip away. With 14.2 seconds remaining, Miami tied the game at 108, but Haliburton’s winning 3-pointer came ten seconds later.

While Buddy Hield scored 21 points on 7-for-11 shooting from beyond the arc, Haliburton ended with a career-high 43 points.

Against the Heat, the Pacers shot 21 of 47 from beyond the arc. They shoot 37.0 percent for 14.9 triples per game, which is tied for third-best in the NBA (9th).

Indiana ranks 15th in scoring (113.0 points per 100 possessions) but gives up 113.6 in defense (18th). The Pacers like playing fast, averaging 101.4 possessions every 48 minutes (6th).

The Indiana Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 matches.
The total went UNDER in 8 of Indiana’s last 11 matches.
The Pacers are 13-7 SU in their last 20 matches against the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Predictions 12/26/2022

The New Orleans Pelicans (20-12; 17-15 ATS) are also attempting to win three games in a row.

The Pels upset the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-125 in overtime on the second night of a back-to-back set after ending their four-game losing streak with a 126-117 home win against the San Antonio Spurs last Thursday.

In Oklahoma, New Orleans was projected as a slim 1.5-point underdog. The Pelicans overcame a nine-point fourth-quarter deficit by making a staggering 33 free throws while shooting only 43.6% from the field (13-for-37 from three-point range).

Trey Murphy III paved the charge with 23 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field, leading seven players in double-digit scoring.

Jaxson Hayes scored 21 points off the bench, while CJ McCollum had a double-double with 17 points and 11 assists.

Zion Williamson missed the previous two matches due to medical regulations and won’t be available for Monday’s game against Indiana.

The Pelicans will continue to rely on CJ McCollum, who scored 40 points in Thursday’s victory against San Antonio, while Brandon Ingram (toe) is also sidelined.

In the NBA, New Orleans is fifth in scoring with 115.6 points per 100 possessions while allowing 110.8 in response (6th).

The New Orleans Pelicans are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 matches.
The total went OVER in 5 of New Orleans’ last 5 matches.
The Pelicans are 14-6 SU in their last 20 matches.

Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans. The NBA pick for this game is the Indiana Pacers. The Pelicans’ best scorer and a key component of New Orleans’ defense, Zion Williamson (25.2 PPG, 7.2 RPG), is out, which is a major setback for Willie Green’s squad.

The Pacers are undoubtedly a superior club than San Antonio and Oklahoma City, so back them to cover despite the fact that the Pels won their previous two games without Zion.

Haliburton was great recently, and the Pacers are healthy. In its past five games overall and in its last five matches versus New Orleans, Indiana is 3-1-1 ATS.

The Pelicans, on the other hand, scored twice in their past six games across all venues. The Pacers will win to a predicted score of 120-115.

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