Indiana vs New Orleans Prediction: the Pelicans are Underestimated?

Prediction for the NBA match between Indiana vs New Orleans, which will take place on February 29th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

After signing Pascal Siakam, the Pacers began to rebuild their style, and so far, Rick Carlisle's team hasn't always been able to get results in the new format. At the moment, Indiana is out of the playoff picture, sitting in seventh place in the East, but only one win away from the top 6. Last time out, Indiana failed to extend their home winning streak to four games, losing 122-130 to Toronto.

The Pelicans have made great strides recently and secured a spot in the top six of the Western Conference. However, the team went on the trip after defeats to Miami (95-106) and Chicago (106-114). New Orleans managed to avoid a third loss in a row - 115-92 over the tough New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Zion Williamson scored 21 points, Brandon Ingram - 24 and the most productive was Trey Murphy with 26 points.

The Pelicans made significant gains in defensive efficiency this half of the season. For example, in 4 out of 7 previous games, New Orleans conceded even less than a hundred points. Although it's still the best offense in the league, Indiana doesn't seem to play stably on the opponents' half. That is why we are betting on New Orleans and the total under.