This Pro Pick was released to clients on January 16, 2026 at 9:54AM ET.
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New Orleans at Indiana

January 16, 2026
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Zion Williamson (22.4 ppg) and Trey Murphy III (22.2 ppg) lead a New Orleans offense that has averaged 118.75 points over the last four games. But they've lost 11 of 13 because of a poor defense, ranked 28th in the league in points surrendered (122.2 per game) and 27th in opponent shooting. Indiana had won three in a row as underdogs before losing at home to Toronto as a favorite, allowing 49% shooting. The defense ranks 23rd in points given up and 25th in shooting allowed. These teams met in December in a 128-109 New Orleans win that went OVER 235.5, and this shapes up as another game with more offense than defense. Take New Orleans/Indiana OVER the total. 

1 unit on Game Total OVER 240 -112 (risk 1 to return 1.89)
Result:
WIN
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New Orleans Pelicans
33
33
27
26
119
Indiana Pacers img
31
42
29
25
127
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