Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction NBA Picks 11/1/24

The Indiana Pacers and New Orleans Pelicans meet Friday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. Here’s an Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include an Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers lost to the Magic, beat the Celtics, and they play the Magic and Mavericks next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.4 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 120.2 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.6 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Benedict Mathurin is averaging 15.8 points and 4.6 rebounds. Myles Turner is the third double-digit scorer and Tyrese Haliburton is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Trail Blazers and Warriors, and they play the Hawks and Portland next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 105.2 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.4 points and 6.4 rebounds, while CJ McCollum is averaging 18.8 points and 3.5 rebounds. Zion Williamson is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Hawkins is grabbing 5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report

The Pacers will be without James Wiseman, while Andrew Nembhard and Myles Turner are questionable. The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, and CJ McCollum. Daniel Theis, Yves Missi, and Jordan Hawkins are questionable for the Pels.

Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

I’m never excited to lay points with the Pacers, especially on the road due to a lack of defense, but they have to be the play on Friday. The New Orleans Pelicans haven’t played well when fully healthy, and they have a CVS receipt of injuries heading into this spot. They already down Dejounte, Jones, and McCollum, and there’s a chance Theis and Hawkins don’t play either. Not great for the Pelicans. The Pacers should win this game with the healthier roster and the explosive offense.