The New Orleans Pelicans (35-25) welcome the Indiana Pacers (34-26) to Smoothie King Center Friday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Pacers vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Pacers lead 1-0
The Pelicans lost at the Pacers 123-114 Wednesday, the last game for both teams. New Orleans failed to cover as a 4-point underdog and has lost 3 of its last 4, going 1-3 against the spread (ATS) over that span. The Pelicans are 32-27-1 ATS on the season.
The Pacers have won 4 of their last 5 games and went 3-2 ATS in that stretch. They are 32-25-3 ATS on the season and 3-3 ATS in their last 6 on the road. Indiana is led by G Tyrese Haliburton, who is averaging 21.4 points and 11.6 assists per game.