Reinforcements are coming for the Pelicans. C.J. McCollum (adductor) is listed as probable for Monday and Dejounte Murray (hand) is expected to return Wednesday. However, expect McCollum to be somewhat limited Monday after having sat out nearly a month. Trey Murphy III scored 28 points over 38 minutes against the Warriors on Friday, marking his third straight game with at least 17 points. A leading role against a Pacers team that has played at the eighth-fastest pace in the league leaves Murphy with a favorable opportunity to reach this over.

Sunday, the Indiana Pacers got back in the win column after losing five of their prior six games. Monday, they will be in a back to back spot and playing their third game in four nights. Do not look for that to deter a Pacers team that will be in a revenge spot after losing to the Pelicans 125-118 on November 1st. Lay it with the Pacers as the Pelicans lose their fifth straight game.