The Pelicans will play the Pacers on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Indiana Pacers will tip-off on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2023-24 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans come to this game with a 94.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Indiana Pacers, is currently 91.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 18-12 away team record. They now rank 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Indiana Pacers - The Indiana Pacers come to the floor sporting a 19-12 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 6th in the league for home team wins in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 14th (116.1) for average points scored per game. The Indiana Pacers stand 1st, averaging 123.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.7 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 20th in the league. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers currently rank 3rd in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 122.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 9-6 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Indiana Pacers, come to the game with a 10-2 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 35-24 overall record, while the Indiana Pacers have a 33-26 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The New Orleans Pelicans be facing off...against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night in a fierce battle...of skill and strength at the Pacers' home venue. The excitement...be palpable as the Pelicans, with a 35-24 overall standing...
...clash with the Pacers, who boast a 33-26 record. The Pelicans...hold a 9-6 division record, while the Pacers dominate their...division with a 10-2 record. Points be plenty with the...
...Pelicans averaging 116.1 per game and the Pacers scoring 123.9...per game. Be sure to review each team's performance stats before...placing yer bets. Our preferred sportsbooks offer point spreads, totals,...
...and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling...of this game's prop bets below. So hoist the anchor...and get ready for a showdown on the hardwood between...these two fierce competitors. May the best team emerge victorious!
Best Pelicans at Pacers Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Indiana Pacers |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Indiana Pacers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Indiana Pacers are -6.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +6.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 238.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 238.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Indiana Pacers are the -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pelicans
Pacers
2/28/24 7:40pm EST | +6.5 -105-6.5 -115 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +6.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Indiana Pacers - Indiana Pacers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -6.5 Indiana Pacers favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Indiana Pacers Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Pacers
Game to Overtime
2/28/24 7:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Pacers
Team Total Points
NOP at IND 2/28/24 7:40pm EST | 122.5 o -120122.5 u -110Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at IND 2/28/24 7:40pm EST | 115.5 o -120115.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| xp - New Orleans Pelicans | 49 | 33 | 0.598 | +15.0 | 21-19 | 28-14 | 9-7 | 30-22 | 115.1 | 110.7 | +4.4 | L1 | 5-5 |
| x - Indiana Pacers | 47 | 35 | 0.573 | +17.0 | 26-15 | 21-20 | 11-6 | 32-20 | 123.3 | 120.2 | +3.1 | W1 | 7-3 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Indiana Pacers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pacers | +6600 Bet |
New Orleans Pelicans & Indiana Pacers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.