Pelicans vs Pacers Prediction 21 December 2025
🔊 Can the hosts extend their winning streak? In this NBA regular season matchup, New Orleans face off against Indiana. The hosts are in fine form. Last season's finalists, after a brief surge, have started to falter in terms of results once again. Therefore, the Pelicans have a strong chance.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical analysis of previous official games between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Indiana Pacers:
- They have played 37 games;
- Wins (including overtime): 16 for the current home team and 21 for the visitors;
- The home team averages 103.97 points per game, while the visitors average 105.27;
- The average total score per game is 209.24.
The last encounter took place on 15 December 2024 at the New Orleans Pelicans' court and ended with a score of 119-104.
Head-to-head statistics Pelicans - Pacers
New Orleans Pelicans Team Overview
The home team recently triumphed over Houston with a score of 133-128. They showcased not only a strong offensive performance but also impressive emotional resilience, as the victory came after overtime. Prior to that, they dispatched Chicago (114-104) and Portland (143-120). It's clear the team will continue to deliver solid performances, at least until one of their key players ends up on the injury list again. It's not entirely logical to take the Pelicans' poor stats too seriously at the moment. The situation is quite different now-Williamson is back. With him, their play on both ends of the court has transformed significantly. The power forward could be the X-factor that breaks down the Pacers' defense. Additionally, the hosts deserve praise for their offensive rebounding, averaging 12.7 per game, ranking them sixth.
Match Results: New Orleans Pelicans
Indiana Pacers Team Overview
The visiting team is on a three-game losing streak. While losses to Philadelphia (105-115) and New York (113-114) can be somewhat rationalized, the defeat against Washington (89-108) is utterly baffling. It's important to note that the visitors are still dealing with roster issues, with several key players sidelined. This largely explains their significant inconsistency, manifesting in poor offense-averaging just 110.3 points-and dreadful defense, allowing 118.1 points.
The visitors are likely to face tremendous challenges. It's difficult to make drastic improvements on the road, especially considering their three-point shooting is ranked as the worst in the NBA at 32.9% accuracy. Clearly, issues with team coordination (they rank last in assists) will also come into play. In such a condition, even competing against the Pelicans seems daunting.
Match Results: Indiana Pacers
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 37;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 9; for the visitors on the road - 8;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 52.3;
- Today's home team averages 26.51, while the visitors average 25.78.
First Quarter Stats: New Orleans Pelicans (home) vs Indiana Pacers (away)
- Tournament matches played: 19 vs 14;
- Number of wins: 9 (47.37%) vs 3 (21.43%);
- Number of losses: 10 (52.63%) vs 10 (71.43%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 1 (7.14%).
- Average points scored: 29.47 vs 27;
- Average points conceded: 31 vs 29.57.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 7 vs 5;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 58.5 (scored - 27.2, conceded - 31.3) vs 58.6 (scored - 29.8, conceded - 28.8).
- Indiana Pacers lost the 1st quarter in 8 of last 9 away games (NBA).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 37;
- Home team wins - 16, away team wins - 21.
- New Orleans Pelicans won with a +2.5 points handicap in last 9 home games against Indiana Pacers (NBA).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 103.97, for the away team - 105.27;
- average total points in H2H matches - 209.24.
Statistics: New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers
- average total in the tournament: 237.44 vs 229.71;
- average total points scored: 115.72 vs 110.97;
- average total points conceded: 121.72 vs 118.74;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 56.75 vs 56.16;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 57.66 vs 53.74;
- New Orleans Pelicans: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 119.63;
- Indiana Pacers: average total points scored away in the tournament - 107.64;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 122.6 (home - 132.33) vs 109.9 (away - 106.67).
- Indiana Pacers have scored under 118.5 points in last 18 away games against New Orleans Pelicans (NBA).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Bookmakers aren't highlighting a clear favorite in the current scenario, but they do give a slight edge to New Orleans. This distribution of odds seems reasonable. The hosts have gradually improved their offense, with the 133 points scored against Houston serving as a vivid testament. Williamson, Murphy, and Poole are capable of posting impressive offensive stats. Indiana has Pascal Siakam, but as practice shows, his presence alone doesn't guarantee results. There's a lack of system. Against this backdrop, our editorial team suggests considering the New Orleans spread (-1.5).No comments
Betting Tips: New Orleans Pelicans - Indiana Pacers
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