Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Predictions Today
The Indiana Pacers will beat the New Orleans Pelicans, Pacers 120, Pelicans 117, in a low-confidence forecast for their season opener. Tyrese Haliburton’s efficient preseason scoring and passing give Indiana the strongest recent offensive signal, with Ivica Zubac adding productive exhibitions. Neither Indiana -3.5 (-110) nor the 239.5 total offers a convincing betting edge, so the official recommendation is Pass.
Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans prediction and best bet
Indiana is the pick to win, but laying 3.5 points asks more than this forecast delivers. A three-point Pacers victory would leave Indiana backers short of a cover. The best betting decision is Pass, with neither the spread nor the total offering enough separation from a plausible close-game outcome.
Haliburton’s preseason production supplies a reason to favor the visitors. Zubac and Pascal Siakam add encouraging individual indicators. The limitation is how much weight to give exhibition performances against a New Orleans team with established scorers and a favorable recent home history in this matchup.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Date and season: October 21, 2026. Indiana visits New Orleans in the NBA’s 2026-27 regular-season opener for both teams.
Venue: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
SportsJaw moneyline: Indiana Pacers -155; New Orleans Pelicans +136.
SportsJaw odds: Indiana Pacers -3.5 (-110); New Orleans Pelicans +3.5 (-110). Moneyline: Indiana Pacers -155; New Orleans Pelicans +136. Total: Over 239.5 (-107); Under 239.5 (-107).
SportsJaw total: Over 239.5 (-107); Under 239.5 (-107).