New Orleans Pelicans at Indiana Pacers 2/5/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 02/05/2021 at 10:10 AM ET

New Orleans Pelicans at Indiana Pacers 2/5/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The New Orleans Pelicans are set to visit Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana for a cross-conference clash against the Indiana Pacers. The New Orleans Pelicans come into this matchup with an 8-12 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the Phoenix Suns, 123-101. Leading the way for the New Orleans Pelicans was superstar forward Zion Williamson as he recorded 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. All-star SF Brandon Ingram had a productive outing for the Pelicans as he pitched in 23 points and 6 assists.

The New Orleans Pelicans had a good shooting game against the Phoenix Suns as they connected on 46 of their 90 field goal attempts (51.1%), and they were solid from behind the three-point line (42.4%). The New Orleans Pelicans won the turnover battle against the Phoenix Suns (15-7), and they edged out the Suns in the rebounding department (52-43).

The Indiana Pacers come into this matchup with a 12-10 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent road game against the Milwaukee Bucks, 130-110. Leading the way for the Indiana Pacers was all-star PF Domantas Sabonis as he recorded 33 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. Veteran SG Justin Holiday had a productive outing for the Pacers as he pitched in 15 points and 8 rebounds.

The Indiana Pacers had a solid shooting game against the Milwaukee Bucks as they connected on 43 of their 95 field goal attempts (45.3%), but they struggled from behind the three-point line (32.4%). The Indiana Pacers lost the turnover battle against the Milwaukee Bucks (14-13), and they were edged out by the Bucks in the rebounding department (56-53).

The New Orleans Pelicans are a very young and inconsistent team this season, but they are still an extremely talented team which we saw in their recent game against the Phoenix Suns. The Pelicans have a handful of young talent, but the Duke stars have been the biggest stars this season as Zion Williamson is averaging 23.7 PPG and 7.5 RPG while Brandon Ingram is pitching in 23.4 PPG, and they should have no problem attacking the Indiana defense that ranks 19th in the NBA in points allowed. The Pelicans are the more athletic team, and they should outscore the Pacers in what should be a fun matchup. Final Score Prediction, New Orleans Pelicans win and cover ATS 119-115.

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