Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds (Oct 22, 2026)
Wed, Oct 21, 8:10 PM ET
Our pick
Indiana Pacers moneyline -172, published Aug 19, 2026, 9:16 PM ET.
Why we pick Indiana Pacers
We pick Indiana Pacers on the moneyline at -172 when we published it on Aug 19. We back the side the odds favor, and that price implies a 63% chance of the Pacers winning. Bovada, the only partner sportsbook pricing this game so far, has the Pacers at -169 on the moneyline, a margin-free 60.6%.
Line movement: the Indiana Pacers moneyline has moved from -172 to -161 since Sep 7 (daily snapshots of the bet365 line); the Indiana Pacers spread has moved from -4 to -3.5 since Oct 3 (partner sportsbooks); the total has moved from 242 to 242.5 since Oct 3 (partner sportsbooks).
The Pacers are 1-4 in their last 5, averaging 110.0 scored and 114.6 allowed; most recently losing to Detroit Pistons 121-133 on April 12, 2026. The Pelicans are 1-4 in their last 5, averaging 124.2 scored and 128.4 allowed; most recently losing to Minnesota Timberwolves 126-132 on April 12, 2026.
In the last 2 meetings in our results history, the Pelicans have won 1 and the Pacers 1. The most recent was on January 16, 2026: New Orleans Pelicans 119, Indiana Pacers 127.
Injury report: the Pacers list 2 (Johnny Furphy, Sidelined; Tyrese Haliburton, Questionable); the Pelicans list 1 (Bryce McGowens, Questionable).
Market vs best price
We don't run a projection model. This compares the sportsbooks' own view with the best price you can get.
- Consensus win probability for Indiana Pacers (margin removed, 1 books)
- 60.6%
- Best price
- -169 at Bovada (62.9% implied)
- Difference
- -2.2 points
Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans odds
American odds, main line. The best price in each column is in bold.
| Sportsbook | Indiana Pacers ML | New Orleans Pelicans ML | Indiana Pacers spread | New Orleans Pelicans spread | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovada | -169 | +145 | -4 -105 | +4 -115 | O 242 -110 | U 242 -110 |
| BetOnline | — | — | -3.5 -115 | +3.5 -105 | O 242.5 -110 | U 242.5 -110 |
Line movement
- Indiana Pacers moneyline: -172 → -161 since Sep 7 (daily snapshots of the bet365 line)
- Indiana Pacers spread: -4 → -3.5 since Oct 3 (partner sportsbooks)
- total: 242 → 242.5 since Oct 3 (partner sportsbooks)
Injuries
Indiana Pacers
- Johnny Furphy: Sidelined, Knee - Expected to be out until at least Jan 1
- Tyrese Haliburton: Questionable, Achilles - Questionable for start of season
New Orleans Pelicans
- Bryce McGowens: Questionable, Toe - Questionable for start of season
Recent form
Indiana Pacers
- April 12, 2026: L 121-133 vs Detroit Pistons
- April 10, 2026: L 94-105 vs Philadelphia 76ers
- April 9, 2026: W 123-94 at Brooklyn Nets
- April 7, 2026: L 104-124 vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- April 5, 2026: L 108-117 at Cleveland Cavaliers
New Orleans Pelicans
- April 12, 2026: L 126-132 at Minnesota Timberwolves
- April 10, 2026: L 118-144 at Boston Celtics
- April 7, 2026: W 156-137 vs Utah Jazz
- April 5, 2026: L 108-112 vs Orlando Magic
- April 3, 2026: L 113-117 at Sacramento Kings
Head to head
- January 16, 2026: New Orleans Pelicans 119, Indiana Pacers 127
- December 20, 2025: Indiana Pacers 109, New Orleans Pelicans 128
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