Who is Playing in Pelicans vs. Pacers?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jonah Kubicek | Last updated Dec 15, 2024 1:35 PM ET

After beating the hobbled Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, the Indiana Pacers are back in action against the injury-riddled New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. While the Pacers have dealt with more than their fair share of injuries this season, perhaps no one has been more decimated than the Pelicans, and their loaded injury report reflects that.

The Pacers beat the Pelicans by four points in their last matchup but lost the first one of the season. However, with almost every Pelicans' player listed with one ailment or another, the Pacers should be able to win the season series.

Keep it posted to All Pacers for all the latest news, ranging from odds (via FanDuel), injury reports for both teams, and TV information.

Injury Report

Pacers

Aaron Nesmith, ankle (OUT)
Ben Sheppard, oblique (OUT)
Isaiah Jackson, Achilles (OUT)
James Wiseman, Achilles (OUT)

Pelicans

Karlo Matkovic, back (OUT)
Jordan Hawkins, back (OUT)
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, illness (OUT)
Javonte Green, ankle (QUESTIONABLE)
Brandon Ingram, ankle (OUT)
Jose Alvarado, hamstring (OUT)
Zion Williamson, hamstring (OUT)

How to Watch

Time: 5:00 PM EST

Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis, IN)

Channel: FanDuel Sports Network

Streaming: NBA League Pass

Betting Odds

Spread: Pacers -7 (-108)/Pelicans +7 (-112)

Money line: Pacers (-270)/Pelican (+220)

Over/under: 231

Dejounte Murray and CJ McCollum are both healthy and expected to start for the Pelicans, but other than that, the lineup shouldn't pose any problems for the Pacers. Tyrese Haliburton is coming off an excellent game of his own, and if he can remain hot, this should be a relatively easy game for the Pacers to win.

While a seven-point spread is fairly difficult to cover, the 11-15 Pacers are certainly more concerned with getting a win and turning their season around than outscoring their opponent by enough for bettors to feel good about themselves.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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