New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers Player Prop Picks 11/25/24

On November 25, 2024, the New Orleans Pelicans will visit the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.  New Orleans is struggling, currently on a four-game losing streak. Key players like Brandon Ingram will need to lead the offense as they’re without Zion Williamson and others. Until this Pelicans team gets healthy they’ll continue to struggle against teams like the Pacers who have a high-tempo offense.

Indiana, led by Tyrese Haliburton, boasts an explosive offense, ranking high in scoring. The Pacers need a strong performance from their stars, including Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam, to overcome their defensive lapses.

Myles Turner Over 7.5 Rebounds

Myles Turner is averaging 7.1 rebounds per game, providing a solid presence for the Indiana Pacers. His rebounding performance includes a mix of offensive and defensive contributions, with an average of 2.0 offensive rebounds and 5.1 defensive rebounds per game. His strong rebounding figures are reflective of his role as the Pacers’ center, complementing his scoring and shot-blocking abilities.

Myles Turner should have another successful night on the boards as the Pelicans lack a presence in this paint. The Pelicans give up 52.8 rebounds per game to opposing teams which is well above the league average. I expect the Pacers to have the upper hand in all aspects of this game including on the glass. 

Trey Murphy Over 16.5 Points

Trey Murphy III has been performing solidly in the 2024-25 NBA season for the New Orleans Pelicans. Through his first five games, Murphy is averaging 17.5 points per game, showcasing his scoring ability as a key offensive contributor. He is also pulling in 5.0 rebounds per game and adding 1.5 assists, rounding out his contributions on both ends of the floor. His shooting splits are solid, with 37% from the field, 28% from three, and perfect from the free-throw line (100%). 

Murphy is coming off two high-scoring games on November 19, posting 19 points against the Dallas Mavericks​ and a 24-point performance against the Warriors on November 22 against the Warriors. This Pelicans team needed some offensive production and Murphy has helped them with that. This should be a higher-scoring game with the way the Pacers play so expect Murphy to continue to contribute to the scoreboard. 

Tyrese Haliburton Over 9.5 Assists 

Tyrese Haliburton has been delivering solid playmaking so far this NBA season. Over 16 games, he has averaged 8.5 assists per game, which is a key part of his role with the Indiana Pacers. He has consistently run the offense, with a strong assist-to-turnover ratio, showing his efficiency in distributing the ball. Haliburton has also been impressive in scoring, but his playmaking remains a standout aspect of his game, reflected by his assist totals.

In his most recent games, he’s had significant performances, including a 9-assist effort against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 22, and 13 assists in a win against the Miami Heat on November 17. Haliburton is the Pacers’ main playmaker and in a game, they should have a lot of success in he should be facilitating.