Pacers vs. Pelicans: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – February 28, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 28, 2024

The Indiana Pacers (33-26) host the New Orleans Pelicans (35-24) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, starting at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. The Pacers are 4-point favorites in the game. The over/under is set at 240 points for this matchup.

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Pacers vs. Pelicans Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Pacers -4 240

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Injury Report as of February 28

Pacers: Doug McDermott: Out (Calf), Doug McDermott: Out (Calf), Aaron Nesmith: Questionable (Ankle)

Pelicans: CJ McCollum: Out (Ankle), Dyson Daniels: Out (Knee), Jose Alvarado: Out (Suspension)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Pelicans (+4)
Total Pick Under (240)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Pacers vs. Pelicans Stat Rankings

Pacers Avg. (Rank) Pelicans Avg. (Rank)
123.9 (1st) Points Scored 116.1 (14th)
122.1 (28th) Points Allowed 111.7 (8th)
40.8 (29th) Rebounds 44.4 (8th)
9.9 (22nd) Off. Rebounds 11.0 (11th)
13.6 (7th) 3pt Made 12.2 (18th)
31.0 (1st) Assists 27.0 (12th)
12.9 (18th) Turnovers 12.7 (12th)

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Pacers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Pascal Siakam 39 22.2 6.3 4.8 0.8 0.3 1.2
Tyrese Haliburton 46 21.5 3.8 11.6 1.1 0.7 3.1
Pascal Siakam 18 21.1 6.8 4.6 0.9 0.3 1.3
Myles Turner 55 17.4 7.1 1.3 0.6 1.7 1.4
Bennedict Mathurin 55 14.5 4.1 2.1 0.6 0.2 1.3

Pelicans Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Zion Williamson 48 22.4 5.6 5.1 0.9 0.5 0.1
Brandon Ingram 53 21.5 5 5.8 0.8 0.6 1.5
Jonas Valančiūnas 59 13.7 9.6 2.3 0.4 1 0.5
Trey Murphy III 34 12.8 4.1 1.7 0.8 0.6 2.6
Herbert Jones 54 11.4 3.7 2.5 1.3 0.8 1.5

Betting Trends

  • The Pacers are 31-25-3 against the spread this season.
  • Indiana has an ATS record of 10-10-1 as 4-point favorites or greater.
  • Out of 59 Pacers games so far this season, 32 have hit the over.
  • Indiana and its opponent have broken the 240-point mark 36 times this year.
  • Pacers games average 246.0 total points this season, 6.0 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Pelicans’ record against the spread is 32-25-2.
  • Against the spread, as a 4-point underdog or greater, New Orleans is 8-4.
  • The Pelicans have seen 27 of their 59 games go over the point total.
  • So far this season, 16 New Orleans’ games have featured more than 240 points scored.
  • Games involving the Pelicans this year have averaged 227.7 points per game, a 12.3-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.

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