Through 1 Quarter
We’ve seen some fireworks one quarter in as the Indiana Pacers and the New Orleans Pelicans have combined for 66 points. a victory is still up for grabs for either team, but Indiana is up 35-31
The Pacers have been led by shooting guard Chris Duarte, who so far has 11 points along with two boards. New Orleans hasn’t had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to eight points or fewer.
Who’s Playing
Indiana @ New Orleans
Current Records: Indiana 17-30; New Orleans 17-28
What to Know
The New Orleans Pelicans will be returning home after a three-game road trip. They will take on the Indiana Pacers at 8 p.m. ET on Monday at Smoothie King Center after having had a few days off. Coming off of a win even when the odds were against them, the Pelicans have to be feeling especially confident now that the spread is in their favor.
New Orleans had enough points to win and then some against the New York Knicks last week, taking their game 102-91. Center Jonas Valanciunas (18 points) and shooting guard Josh Hart (17 points) were the top scorers for New Orleans.
Meanwhile, Indiana came up short against the Phoenix Suns this past Saturday, falling 113-103. The top scorers for Indiana were shooting guard Chris Duarte (17 points), shooting guard Lance Stephenson (17 points), and center Goga Bitadze (16 points).
In the teams’ previous meeting last November, New Orleans lost to the Pacers on the road by a decisive 111-94 margin. Maybe the Pelicans will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the matchup and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.
How To Watch
- When: Monday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Smoothie King Center — New Orleans, Louisiana
- TV: Bally Sports Midwest – Indiana
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $6.76
Odds
The Pelicans are a 3.5-point favorite against the Pacers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The line has drifted a bit towards the Pelicans, as the game opened with the Pelicans as a 1.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Indiana have won seven out of their last 13 games against New Orleans.
- Nov 20, 2021 – Indiana 111 vs. New Orleans 94
- Feb 05, 2021 – New Orleans 114 vs. Indiana 113
- Jan 04, 2021 – Indiana 118 vs. New Orleans 116
- Feb 08, 2020 – New Orleans 124 vs. Indiana 117
- Dec 28, 2019 – New Orleans 120 vs. Indiana 98
- Feb 22, 2019 – Indiana 126 vs. New Orleans 111
- Feb 04, 2019 – Indiana 109 vs. New Orleans 107
- Mar 21, 2018 – New Orleans 96 vs. Indiana 92
- Nov 07, 2017 – New Orleans 117 vs. Indiana 112
- Jan 16, 2017 – Indiana 98 vs. New Orleans 95
- Dec 15, 2016 – New Orleans 102 vs. Indiana 95
- Mar 24, 2016 – Indiana 92 vs. New Orleans 84
- Jan 08, 2016 – Indiana 91 vs. New Orleans 86
Injury Report for New Orleans
- Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle)
- Trey Murphy III: Out (Covid-19)
- Zion Williamson: Out (Foot)
- Kira Lewis Jr.: Out for the Season (Knee)
Injury Report for Indiana
- Domantas Sabonis: Out (Ankle)
- Malcolm Brogdon: Out (Achilles)
- T.J. Warren: Out (Foot)
- Myles Turner: Out (Foot)
- T.J. McConnell: Out (Wrist)
