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Pacers vs. Pelicans Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Oct. 21

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20 October 2026 By Data Skrive

In the opening contest of the 2026-27 season for both teams, the Indiana Pacers take on the New Orleans Pelicans on October 21, 2026. The matchup airs on Gulf Coast Sports, WVUE, Pelicans+, and DAZN-IND.

Indiana is a small 3.5-point favorite against New Orleans when the Pacers square off against the Pelicans on Wednesday. The matchup has a point total of 239.5.

Pacers vs. Pelicans Odds and Game Time

Game day: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Game time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Arena: Smoothie King Center
Total: 239.5 points
Spread: Pacers -3.5
Moneyline: Pacers (-158), Pelicans (+134)

How to watch Pacers vs. Pelicans

TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports, WVUE, Pelicans+, DAZN-IND

Betting the Over/Under: Pacers vs. Pelicans

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Betting the Moneyline: Pacers vs. Pelicans

Indiana has not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -158 or shorter.
New Orleans has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +134.
Based on this contest's moneyline, the Pacers' implied win probability is 61.2%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Pacers vs. Pelicans

Pick ATS: Pacers (- 3.5)
Pick OU: Over (239.5)
Prediction: Pacers 130 - Pelicans 119
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