<p>The Indiana Pacers will visit the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams have struggled this season, with the Pacers holding a 6-21 record and the Pelicans at 6-22. Fans can catch the game live on FDSI.</p> <p>Rick Carlisle leads the Pacers, who are ranked 14th in the Eastern Conference. The Pelicans, under interim coach James Borrego, are 15th in the Western Conference. Each team looks to improve their standings in this early season game.</p> <h2>Pacers vs Pelicans Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NBA</li><li>Teams: Indiana Pacers vs. New Orleans Pelicans</li><li>Venue: Smoothie King Center</li><li>Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds: Pelicans -3.5, Pacers +3.5, Pelicans MoneyLine -163, Pacers MoneyLine +137, Over/Under 233.5</li></ul> <h2>Indiana Pacers Team Preview</h2> <p>The Indiana Pacers have faced a tough stretch recently, losing their last three games. Their recent game against the New York Knicks ended with a narrow loss, 114-113. Andrew Nembhard stood out with 31 points and a high shooting percentage.</p> <p>Pascal Siakam is a key player for the Pacers this season, averaging 23.8 points per game. He also contributes with 6.8 rebounds and 4 assists per game. However, the team struggles with shooting, holding the lowest field goal percentage in the league.</p> <p>Injuries have impacted the Pacers, with several players out, including Tyrese Haliburton for the season. Aaron Nesmith and Obi Toppin are also sidelined with injuries. This has affected their depth and performance on the court.</p> <h2>New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview</h2> <p>The New Orleans Pelicans recently had a win against the Houston Rockets. They scored 133 points and had a field goal percentage of 50.5%. Saddiq Bey led the team with 29 points and 9 rebounds in the game.</p> <p>In their game against the Chicago Bulls, the Pelicans won by 10 points. They scored 114 points with a field goal percentage of 46.2%. Trey Murphy III and Jeremiah Fears both scored 20 points, helping the team secure the win.</p> <p>The Pelicans played strong against the Portland Trail Blazers, winning by 23 points. They scored 143 points with a field goal percentage of 51.8%. Trey Murphy III again stood out with 24 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Indiana Pacers are set as the underdogs with a spread of +3.5 against the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite being underdogs, the Pacers have a strong chance to cover the spread. They allow fewer three-pointers and have a better defensive three-point percentage than the Pelicans. The projected score is Pelicans 116, Pacers 113, suggesting a close game.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 233.5. Both teams have high points allowed per game, with the Pelicans allowing 123.0 and the Pacers 118.1. This suggests a high-scoring game. The projected total score is 229, but with both teams' defensive struggles, taking the over is a reasonable pick.</p>

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