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The action of the best basketball in the world does not stop, and this December 26 will bring another entertaining day full of great commitments, being this Pacers vs Pelicans game one of them.
This will be the second clash of the season between these two teams. The first encounter was a 122-129 win for the Pacers. However, now that they are playing at home, the Pelicans will be more than ready to take revenge.
The best preview for the Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans game can be found at JefeBet, where you can also enjoy the most accurate predictions and odds for the best NBA games.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Pacers vs Pelicans NBA Regular Season Game on December 26, 2022.
- Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
- When: Monday, December 26, 2022, 8:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Indiana Pacers
The Pacers have had good and bad moments this campaign, an inconsistency that is reflected in their record, but they know they need to start being more consistent if they want to seriously fight for one of the direct playoff spots. Currently, they are eighth in the Eastern Conference, 2.0 games out of that position.
Offense has been the Pacers’ main weapon, and while they have decreased their production recently, they still average a good 114.7 points scored per game, but the same can’t be said for a defense that is one of the league’s most permissive, with an average of 115.5 points allowed.. Things have not been going well for Indiana as visitors, and they have lost 9 of the 16 games they have played as such.
Betting on the New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans have been much more solid than their opponents this campaign, but they need to get back on track after breaking a negative streak of four consecutive losses, which also dropped them from the top of the Western Conference. Yet, now, being 0.5 games behind first place, they know that a win in this Pacers vs Pelicans game is a must.
New Orleans has performed very well offensively so far this season, ranking third best in the league with an average of 117.6 points scored per game. In addition, although they have not been excellent, their defense has done an acceptable job, averaging 112.6 points allowed per game.
JefeBet Prediction
The Pelicans have done their best on defense to help their good offense, however, the absence of Zion Williamson is a major setback for that part of the team. They will probably have some trouble against a Pacers team that has a good offense and that has already made them suffer in their previous encounter.
However, New Orleans also an offense deep enough to make up for Williamson’s absence. They have CJ McCollum, who is at a very high level and who has controlled the team in recent days, something he will also have to do effectively against a weak visiting defense.
Both teams have very good attacking players, and their defenses tend to be a bit permissive, so we expect the offenses to take center stage in this game and leave us with a high numbered score.
Prediction: Over.
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