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 New Orleans Pelicans (10-33) are just 2.5-point underdogs against the Indiana Pacers (9-32) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday, January 16, 2026. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on FDSIN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and WTHR-13. The matchup has an over/under of 237.5 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 (65.6%)

Pacers vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

• The Pacers have put together a 21-20-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Pelicans are 23-20-0 against the spread this year.
• This season, Pacers games have hit the over 15 times out of 43 chances.
• Pelicans games this year have gone over the point total 53.5% of the time (23 out of 43 games with a set point total).
• Indiana has done a better job covering the spread at home (13-10-0) than it has in road affairs (8-10-0).
• The Pacers have exceeded the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (39.1%) than road tilts (33.3%).
• In 2025-26 against the spread, New Orleans has a better winning percentage at home (.600, 15-10-0 record) than on the road (.444, 8-10-0).
• Pelicans games have gone above the over/under 60% of the time at home (15 of 25), and 44.4% of the time on the road (eight of 18).

Pacers Leaders

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

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III is averaging 22.2 points, 6.2 boards and 3.6 assists for the Pelicans.
• Derik Queen averages 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists. He is also sinking 49% of his shots from the floor.
• The Pelicans get 14.2 points per game from Jeremiah Fears, plus 3.7 boards and 3.2 assists.
• The Pelicans get 15.1 points per game from Saddiq Bey, plus 5.8 boards and 2.3 assists.
• The Pelicans are receiving 22.4 points, 5.7 boards and 3.4 assists per game from Zion Williamson.

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