Pacers vs. Pelicans Prediction for 11/25/24: Tips, Odds, Injury Updates

(updated with new information)

The Indiana Pacers are coming off a consecutive home game when they host the New Orleans Pelicans. Both teams are badly hit.

The Pacers (7-10) ended a three-game losing streak on Sunday and Tyrese Haliburton had a strong game (21 points, 5 of 11 3-pointers) against the Washington Wizards. They remain without four rotation players – starters Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard and reserves Ben Sheppard and Isaiah Jackson.

The Pelicans (4-13) are missing big star Zion Williamson, starters Herbert Jones and Jose Alvarado and possibly guards Dejounte Murray and CJ McCollum. They have only won one of their last eleven games.

The Pelicans defeated the Pacers 125-118 on November 1, behind Williamson’s 34 points. The Pacers lost Nesmith and Jackson in that game to long-term injuries.

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Pacers vs Pelicans Prediction, Tips

Dustin Dopirak, IndyStar: Pacers 122-115

With their top three wing defenders injured and after three road losses, the Pacers are doing well against the last place finisher in the Eastern Conference. The worst in the West comes on Monday.

After defeating Washington, New Orleans comes to Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pelicans are far more decimated by injuries than the Pacers.

The Pelicans still have a bit more power than the Wizards, so they should keep it interesting. Brandon Ingram will certainly be a difficult cover without Aaron Nesmith. But if the Pacers maintain any offensive rhythm, they should pick up their second win in a row.

Pacers-Pelicans betting odds

via BetMGM

favorite: Pacers by 6.5 points

Over/under: 225.5 total points

Money line: Pacers -250, Pelicans +200

ESPN’s matchup predictor gives the Pacers a 77.3% chance of winning.

Pacers vs. Pelicans injury updates

Pacemaker: Myles Turner (calf) and Johnny Furphy (ankle) are questionable. Ben Sheppard (oblique), Andrew Nembhard (knee), Aaron Nesmith (ankle), Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) and James Wiseman (Achilles) are out.

Pelicans: Herbert Jones (shoulder), Zion Williamson (hamstring), Jose Alvarado (hamstring) and Dejounte Murray (hand) are out; Brandon Ingram (calf) is questionable; CJ McCollumn (adductors) and Yves Missi (shoulder) are likely.

Pacers projected starting lineup

(with seasonal averages)

Pelicans projected starting lineup

Brandon Ingram (22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists)
Trey Murphy III (17.2 points, 4.8 rebounds)
Brandon Boston Jr. (12.5 points, 4.2 assists)
CJ McCollum (18.8 points, 38.2% 3-pointers)
Yves Messi (7.0 points, 6.9 rebounds)

How to watch Pelicans vs Pacers

Monday, November 25, 2024, 7 p.m. ET, on FanDuel Sports Network, with Chris Denari (play-by-play), Quinn Buckner (analysis) and Jeremiah Johnson (sideline reporting).

How to watch Pacers live stream for free

Watch games on FanDuel Sports Network and ESPN with Fubo, which offers a free trial. Watch games on TNT with Sling TV.

How to listen to the Pacers

93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with Mark Boyle. Streaming on SiriusXM channels 213, 891.

Pacers schedule

November 22nd: Bucks 129, Pacers 117

November 24th: Pacers 115, Wizards 103

Mon. November 25th: vs. New Orleans, 7 p.m

Wed, November 27th: vs. Portland, 7 p.m

*-Fri, November 29th: vs. Detroit, 7 p.m

Pelicans schedule

November 20th: Cavaliers 128, Pelicans 100

November 22nd: Warriors 112, Pelicans 108

Mon. November 25th: in Indiana, 7 p.m

Wed., November 27th: vs. Toronto, 8 p.m

*-Fri, November 29th: in Memphis, 5 p.m

*-NBA Cup game

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