How to Watch Pelicans vs. Pacers: Preview, Injuries, Odds for January 16

The New Orleans Pelicans (10–33) visit the Indiana Pacers (9–32) on Friday night as both teams look to find consistency late in the NBA season. The matchup tips off at 7:00 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Indiana comes in as a narrow home favorite, while New Orleans arrives after edging past Brooklyn in its most recent outing. With both teams dealing with key injuries, this game could hinge on defense and late-game execution.

How to Watch Pelicans vs. Pacers

• Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
• Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
• Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
• TV: FDSIN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, WTHR-13
• Streaming: Fubo

Channel and streaming availability may vary by location due to regional broadcast restrictions.

Game Preview

The Pacers have shown signs of improvement on the defensive end, holding opponents to 115 points or fewer in four consecutive games. That stretch represents Indiana’s best defensive run of the season.

New Orleans continues to struggle away from home. The Pelicans are just 3–15 on the road and rank near the bottom of the league in offensive rating despite averaging 114.9 points per game.

Indiana scores fewer points overall, but its recent defensive discipline could be decisive against a Pelicans defense allowing 122.2 points per game.

Injury Report

Indiana Pacers

• Tyrese Haliburton — Out (Achilles)
• Obi Toppin — Out (Foot)
• Isaiah Jackson — Out (Concussion)
• Bennedict Mathurin — Out (Thumb)

New Orleans Pelicans

• Dejounte Murray — Out (Leg)
• Jose Alvarado — Out (Oblique)
• Herbert Jones — Out (Ankle)

Injury status based on the latest game preview from ESPN .

Odds & Betting Lines

• Spread: Pacers -4.5 | Pelicans +4.5
• Moneyline: Pacers -170 | Pelicans +140
• Total: 241.5 points

Odds courtesy of BetMGM .

Prediction

Indiana’s recent defensive improvement, combined with New Orleans’ ongoing road struggles, gives the Pacers a slight edge at home despite their own injury concerns.

Pick: Indiana Pacers -4.5