Pacers vs. Pelicans Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 16

The New Orleans Pelicans (10-33) battle the Indiana Pacers (9-32) on January 16, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The Pacers are currently modest 4-point favorites against the Pelicans. The matchup's over/under is 241.5.

Pacers vs. Pelicans Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, January 16, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• Total: 241.5 points
• Spread: Pacers -4
• Moneyline: Pacers (-168), Pelicans (+142)

How to watch Pacers vs. Pelicans

• TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Pacers vs. Pelicans

• The Pacers' 41 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 241.5 points nine times.
• The Pelicans have combined with their opponent to score more than 241.5 points in 17 of 43 games this season.
• These two teams are scoring 225.5 points per game between them, 16 fewer than this matchup's total.
• Opponents of these two teams average 240.5 points per game combined, one fewer than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Pacers vs. Pelicans

• Indiana has put together a 21-20-0 ATS record so far this year.
• The Pacers have been favored by 4 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in one of those matchups.
• The Pelicans have compiled a 23-20-0 record against the spread this season.
• New Orleans has an ATS record of 17-15 when playing as at least 4-point underdogs this season.
• The Pacers are 7-16 overall, and 13-10 against the spread, at home.
• At home, Indiana has one win ATS (1-2) as a 4-point favorite or more.
• This season in away games, the Pelicans are 8-10 against the spread and 3-15 overall.

Betting the Moneyline: Pacers vs. Pelicans

• The Pacers have put together a 2-4 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 33.3% of those games).
• The Pelicans have entered the game as underdogs 39 times this season and won six, or 15.4%, of those games.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -168 or shorter, Indiana has a record of 1-2 (33.3% win percentage).
• New Orleans has a record of 4-28, a 12.5% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +142 or more by bookmakers this season.
• The Pacers have a 62.7% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Pacers vs. Pelicans

• Pick ATS: Pacers (- 4)
• Pick OU: Under (241.5)
  
• Prediction: Pacers 118 - Pelicans 111
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