On Saturday, the Indiana Pacers and the host New Orleans Pelicans will square off after going in different directions in their previous three meetings. Tonight, December 20, the Pacers (6-20) go to the Pelicans (6-22). The Pelicans have won three straight games, while the Pacers just lost to the New York Knicks by one point.
Two of the four teams with only six wins are Indiana and New Orleans, two more than the 4-21 Washington team in worst place in the NBA. The Pacers have only won once in 12 road games this season, making them the underdogs in the "Big Easy," while the Wizards deprived Carlisle the distinction of becoming the 11th head coach to enter the 1,000-win club last Sunday.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers - When and where to watch the game
On Saturday at 6:00 p.m. CT, the Pelicans take on the Indiana Pacers at the Smoothie King Centre. The Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network will air the game. Additionally, fans can listen to the radio call on WWL 870 AM or stream the game on Pelicans+.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers - Expected Starting Lineups New Orleans Pelicans
PG Herb Jones
SG Jeremiah Fears
SF Saddiq Bey
PF Trey Murphy III
C Deriq Queen
Indiana PacersPG Quenton Jackson
SG Andrew Nembhard
SF Pascal Siakam
PF Bennedict Mathurin
C Jay Huff
New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers - Injury Report New Orleans Pelicans
- Dejounte Murray: Out - Right Achilles Rupture
- Trey Alexander: Out - G League (Two-way)
- Hunter Dickinson: Out - G League (Two-way)
Indiana Pacers
- Tyrese Haliburton: Out - Right Achilles Tendon tear
- Aaron Nesmith: Out - Left Knee MCL Sprain
- Obi Toppin: Out - Right Foot Stress Fracture
- Ben Sheppard: Out - Left Calf Strain
- Tony Bradley: Questionable - Right Thumb Fracture
- Kam Jones: Doubtful - G League (On assignment)
- Taelon Peter: Doubtful - G League (Two-way)
New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers - Game Prediction
On December 20, 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans (6-22) will play the Indiana Pacers (6-21) at Smoothie King Centre in an attempt to continue a three-game winning streak. The Pelicans are narrow 3-point favorites against the Pacers on Saturday. The game's over/under is 235.5 points.
This season, the Pelicans have scored more than 235.5 points in 15 games, which is the point total for their current matchup. This season, the Pacers have scored more than 235.5 points in nine of their 27 games. This matchup's over/under of 235.5 points is 10.3 points more than the two teams' combined average of 225.2 points per game. Now, the fans are eagerly waiting for the match.
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