Pelicans vs. Pacers odds, line: Proven model reveals picks for NBA matchup on Friday, January 16

The New Orleans Pelicans will look to sweep the two-game season series with the Indiana Pacers when they meet in NBA action on Friday night. New Orleans is coming off a 116-113 win over Brooklyn on Wednesday, while Indiana dropped a 115-101 decision to Toronto that same night. The Pelicans (10-33), who are fifth in the Southwest Division, are 3-15 on the road this season. The Pacers (9-32), who are fifth in the Central Division, are 7-16 on their home court. Herbert Jones (ankle) and Jose Alvarado (oblique) will miss the game for New Orleans, while Benedict Mathurin (thumb) and Isaiah Jackson (concussion) are out for Indiana.

Tipoff from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Pacers lead the all-time series 30-22, but the teams have split each of the last four games. Indiana is a 4-point favorite in the latest Pelicans vs. Pacers odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 241.5. Indiana is at -174 (risk $174 to win $100) on the money line.

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