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Pacers vs. Pelicans prediction: New Orleans favored to win Saturday's NBA matchup [12/20/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans predictions for NBA Saturday.
NBA action continues on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET as the Indiana Pacers lock horns with the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury updates, Dimers' advanced NBA model projects the Pelicans as the most likely winner of the Pacers vs. Pelicans game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Pelicans lineup will feature players like Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole, while the Pacers will look to Pascal Siakam, Bennedict Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Pacers vs. Pelicans prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NBA matchup between the Pacers and Pelicans 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Pelicans a 59% chance of defeating the Pacers. Our predicted final score has the Pelicans winning 118-115.
According to our model, the Pacers (+2.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 235.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Pacers vs. Pelicans odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pacers | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-110) | -2.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +118 | -130 |
| Total | o235.5 (-110) | u235.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pacers vs. Pelicans picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Pacers +2.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Pelicans | -130 |
| Total | Under 235.5 | -108 |
According to our best NBA bets for Saturday, the top play to make on this game is Under 235.5 total points.
Pacers vs. Pelicans player props
Betting on Indiana vs. New Orleans NBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.
Pascal Siakam is expected to lead the Pacers with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Trey Murphy is projected to have 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists for the Pelicans.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Pacers prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Pacers are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 24 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 44 |
| B. Mathurin | 22 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 38 |
| Andrew Nembhard | 16 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 35 |
| Quenton Jackson | 12 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 26 |
| Jay Huff | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 29 |
Pelicans prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Pelicans:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy | 21 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 38 |
| Zion Williamson | 20 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 38 |
| Jordan Poole | 16 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 15 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 27 |
| Derik Queen | 13 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 33 |
Pacers vs. Pelicans game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's action between the Pelicans and Pacers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Indiana Pacers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
Conclusion
We predict the Pelicans, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Pacers on Saturday, with Pascal Siakam projected for a game-high 44 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Pacers vs. Pelicans insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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