Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Odds and Best Bet for Oct. 21, 2026
The Indiana Pacers are projected to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-117. Indiana's favorite status and support across the spread consensus provide the strongest reason for the pick, while three confirmed absences make the edge fragile. Neither Indiana -3.5 (-110) nor the total of 239.5 (-107) offers a convincing wager here. The official betting recommendation is Pass, with low confidence in the forecast.
Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans prediction and best bet
Indiana is the pick to win, but the best betting decision is Pass. The Pacers' -140 moneyline and majority support across the spread consensus point toward a narrow road victory. Those signals carry less weight than a demonstrated matchup advantage, especially with Aaron Nesmith, T.J. McConnell and Johnny Furphy ruled out.
The projected three-point margin also falls short of Indiana's 3.5-point spread. That makes the distinction between picking a winner and placing a wager especially relevant. New Orleans gets the points, but the injury contrast alone is too thin a reason to make the Pelicans an official play.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Indiana Pacers at New Orleans Pelicans, NBA, 2026-27 season.
Time: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Venue: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Broadcast: NBA League Pass is available out of market. Hoops Nightly lists DAZN-IND for Indiana and GCSEN/WVUE for New Orleans.
SportsJaw odds: Indiana Pacers -3 (-108); New Orleans Pelicans +3 (-112). Moneyline: Indiana Pacers -140; New Orleans Pelicans +120. Total: Over 238.5 (-110); Under 238.5 (-110).