Pelicans vs. Pacers Picks & Best Bets 15th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Indiana Pacers will host the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, starting at 5:00 p.m. ET.
The Pacers will be led by Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner, while the Pelicans will rely on Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy.
We've conducted 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to identify the best Pelicans vs. Pacers bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Pacers will likely beat the Pelicans with a projected final score of 118-111.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly monitor the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Pelicans vs. Pacers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Pelicans vs. Pacers picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Pelicans vs. Pacers Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, December 15th, 2024
- Game Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Spread: Pelicans +7 / Pacers -7
- Moneyline: Pelicans +220 / Pacers -270
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 231.5 Points (-115/-105)
Pacers -7 @ -106 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, both the Pelicans and Pacers have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Pacers -7 based on FanDuel Sportsbook's more favorable odds of -106.
Total Points Under 231.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis suggests a 52% chance of the 231.5-point total staying under, providing an edge of 1%.
Pelicans vs. Pacers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the New Orleans Pelicans at +220 via BetMGM, whilst the Indiana Pacers are available at -270 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Pacers are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 73% chance of prevailing.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Pacers also present the best betting value, with the odds of -270 available at DraftKings Sportsbook for an edge of 0.4%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Pelicans vs. Pacers
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Sunday's Pelicans vs. Pacers game.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | 23 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| CJ McCollum | 22 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Trey Murphy | 21 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Herbert Jones | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Yves Missi | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
CJ McCollum Over 3.5 3-Pointers (+125)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum Over 3.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +125 |
- Our top prop bet for the Pelicans is on CJ McCollum to record over 3.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 8.5% on the +125 odds offered by BetMGM.
Indiana Pacers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 22 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 21 | 4 | 10 | 4 |
| Myles Turner | 17 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 17 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| T.J. McConnell | 14 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Tyrese Haliburton Over 3.5 3-Pointers (+124)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton Over 3.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +124 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pacers is on Tyrese Haliburton to record over 3.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 11.8% on the +124 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Pelicans vs. Pacers Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Pelicans vs. Pacers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Obi Toppin Over 1.5 Total Assists
Obi Toppin has recorded more than 1.5 assists in 10 of his last 14 games (71% success rate). You can put money on him to record 2+ assists again at odds of -135 (57% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Herbert Jones Over 1.5 Total Steals
Herbert Jones has had more than 1.5 steals in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can place a bet on him to record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +100 (50%), available at DraftKings.
T.J. McConnell Over 11.5 Points Scored
T.J. McConnell has scored more than 11.5 points in 12 of his last 19 games (63%). You can wager on him to record over 11.5 points again at odds of +106 (49%), available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Tyrese Haliburton of the Pacers to knock down over 3.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 4 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Pacers -7 to cover.
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