NBA FREE BETTING TIP: New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers

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Both the New Orleans Pelicans and the Indiana Pacers are away from the playoff picture even though they have good enough rosters to make the postseason.

The Pelicans are currently 11th in the Western Conference with a 17-28 record. They have won three of the last five games, most recently 102-91 over the New York Knicks.

Jonas Valanciunas led the Pelicans with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Josh Hart added 17 points, Brandon Ingram and Devonte' Graham each had 15 and Herbert Jones scored 11.

The Pelicans have gone 10-11 in home games. New Orleans gives up 109.7 points and has been outscored by 4.2 points per game.

Devonte' Graham is shooting 35.7% from beyond the arc with 3.0 made 3-pointers per game for the Pelicans, while averaging 13.8 points and 4.5 assists. Brandon Ingram is shooting 41.1% and averaging 21.0 points over the last 10 games for New Orleans.

The Indiana Pacers have picked up their form lately defeating the Lakers and the Warriors on the road but are still only 13th in the Eastern Conference with a 17-30 record.

The Pacers are coming off a 113-103 loss to the Phoenix Suns. 

Chris Duarte and Lance Stephenson both scored 17 points. Goga Bidatze added 16 points and 11 rebounds.

The Pacers are 5-18 on the road. Indiana is 1-10 in one-possession games.

Justin Holiday averages 2.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Pacers, scoring 11.0 points while shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc. Sabonis is shooting 61.2% and averaging 21.3 points over the last 10 games for Indiana.

Key facts

• Zion Williamson and Kira Lewis Jr. will not suit up for the Pelicans
• Domantas Sabonis, Malcolm Brogdon, Myles Turner, Caris LeVert, T.J. McConnell and T.J. Warren will not play for the Pacers
• The Pelicans have won three of the last five against Indiana

The Pacers are literally without their starting lineup and will play their fifth consecutive road game. With all that taken into consideration, the Pelicans are absolute favorites going into this game. Brandon Ingram and Jonas Valanciunas will dominate the floor leading New Orleans to an easy win.

Value Bet

New Orleans Pelicans -8.5

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