Pelicans vs Pacers Prediction and NBA Tips - 21 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 21, 2025, 12:10AM | Published: Dec 20, 2025, 2:01PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the Indiana Pacers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Sunday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole, the Pelicans are up against a Pacers line-up that includes Pascal Siakam, Bennedict Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pelicans vs Pacers game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's New Orleans vs Indiana NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans a 59% chance of defeating the Pacers at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Pacers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.71, Pacers $2.20
- Line: Pelicans -2.5 ($1.95), Pacers +2.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 235.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $1.71 and the Pacers at $2.20.
The Pelicans are listed as 2.5-point favourites against the Pacers, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pacers (+2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 235.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pacers (+2.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 235.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Pelicans vs Pacers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Indiana at $2.20 with Bet365
- Line: Pacers +2.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 235.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Pelicans vs Pacers predictions are based on world-class modelling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Pelicans have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pacers to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Pelicans vs Pacers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Pacers at Smoothie King Center this Sunday is the Pelicans winning 118-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs Indiana game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Pacers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs Indiana match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pelicans vs Pacers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Pacers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Sunday 21 December 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Indiana predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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