Pacers vs Pelicans Prediction and Preview: NBA, Oct 21
Opening week: the Pacers visit the Pelicans on Wednesday, October 21, at 8:00 PM ET in New Orleans.
Both teams are playing their first game of the season.
Price: Pacers 59¢, Pelicans 41¢ (Polymarket, as of Wed 6:55 AM ET)
Kalshi: Pacers 58¢, Pelicans 42¢
Game total: 239.5 points (over 50¢, under 51¢)
2027 title price: Pacers 3¢, Pelicans 1¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
What the price says
The Pacers are favored at 59¢, with the Pelicans at 41¢. Kalshi has the Pacers 1¢ cheaper at 58¢. Both apps sit side by side on NBA MARKET.
Pacers vs Pelicans injury report
As of Wed 6:55 AM ET. Statuses can change up to tip.
Aaron Nesmith (Pacers): Out, left hamstring, expected back Oct 23
T.J. McConnell (Pacers): Out, right hamstring, expected back Oct 23
Johnny Furphy (Pacers): Out, right knee, expected back Jan 2
Pacers vs Pelicans player stats
Last season’s regular-season numbers on this season’s rosters. Usage is the share of team possessions a player finished while on the floor.
Pacers
Pascal Siakam: 33.2 min, 30.1% usage, 24.0 pts, 6.6 reb, 3.8 ast
Andrew Nembhard: 31.3 min, 23.6% usage, 16.9 pts, 2.8 reb, 7.7 ast
Kelly Oubre Jr.: 31.5 min, 18.1% usage, 14.1 pts, 5.0 reb, 1.6 ast (new, was PHI)
Jarace Walker: 25.7 min, 20.7% usage, 11.6 pts, 5.1 reb, 2.5 ast
Kobe Brown: 24.7 min, 15.2% usage, 9.4 pts, 4.9 reb, 2.0 ast
Out: T.J. McConnell, Aaron Nesmith, Johnny Furphy.
Pelicans
Trey Murphy III: 35.5 min, 22.7% usage, 21.5 pts, 5.7 reb, 3.8 ast
Zion Williamson: 29.7 min, 25.7% usage, 21.0 pts, 5.7 reb, 3.2 ast
Bennedict Mathurin: 28.0 min, 27.8% usage, 17.4 pts, 5.5 reb, 2.5 ast (new, was LAC)
Saddiq Bey: 31.2 min, 21.6% usage, 17.7 pts, 5.6 reb, 2.5 ast
Dejounte Murray: 27.8 min, 26.6% usage, 16.7 pts, 5.4 reb, 6.4 ast
What to watch
Siakam drives the Pacers. 30.1% usage in 33.2 minutes last season; Nembhard is next at 23.6%.
Mathurin is new and the Pelicans’ top option. 27.8% usage in 28.0 minutes with LAC last season; Murray is next at 26.6%.
T.J. McConnell is out. 17.2 minutes and 23.2% usage come off the floor.
Aaron Nesmith is out. 29.7 minutes and 19.8% usage come off the floor.
Johnny Furphy is out. 18.4 minutes and 12.8% usage come off the floor.
Pacers vs Pelicans FAQ
Who is favored in Pacers vs Pelicans?
The Pacers, by 18¢ on Polymarket. NBA MARKET shows whether Kalshi has either side cheaper.
When and where is Pacers vs Pelicans?
Wednesday, October 21, at 8:00 PM ET, in New Orleans.
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