Pelicans vs Pacers Prediction and NBA Tips - 21 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 20, 2025, 5:30PM | Published: Dec 20, 2025, 2:01PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Indiana Pacers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Sunday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
With star players Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole, the Pelicans are looking to overcome 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, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's New Orleans vs Indiana NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans a 56% chance of beating the Pacers at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Pacers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.71, Pacers $2.20
- Line: Pelicans -2.5 ($1.95), Pacers +2.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 234.5 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 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 234.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pacers (+2.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 234.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Pelicans vs Pacers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Indiana at $2.20 with Bet365
- Line: Pacers +2.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 234.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Pelicans vs Pacers best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Pelicans have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pacers to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal 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 on Sunday is the Pelicans prevailing 117-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Indiana game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Pacers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the New Orleans vs Indiana match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips on every NBA game, plus 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 begin 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 mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Indiana predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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