The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Indiana Pacers (Steve) at 1.26 — an implied 73% chance. The favourite delivered.

• New Orleans Pelicans (Kyle): closed 3.40 (27%)
• Indiana Pacers (Steve): closed 1.26 (73%)

Indiana Pacers (Steve) — recent form

• 2026-08-06New Orleans Pelicans (Tyler) 67-70 Indiana Pacers (Steve)
• 2026-08-06New Orleans Pelicans (Barry) 64-95 Indiana Pacers (Steve)
• 2026-08-04New Orleans Pelicans (Barry) 79-81 Indiana Pacers (Steve)

New Orleans Pelicans (Kyle) — recent form

• 2026-08-12New Orleans Pelicans (Kyle) 69-62 Indiana Pacers (Miles)
• 2026-08-11New Orleans Pelicans (Kyle) 80-93 Indiana Pacers (Barry)
• 2026-08-11New Orleans Pelicans (Kyle) 65-83 Indiana Pacers (Miles)
• 2026-08-09New Orleans Pelicans (Kyle) 50-44 Indiana Pacers (Miles)
• 2026-07-31New Orleans Pelicans (Kyle) 62-82 Indiana Pacers (Durant)