Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Indiana Pacers Line | -10 |
| Washington Wizards Line | +10 |
| Total | 239.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Indiana Pacers Washington Wizards game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
The Indiana Pacers will be playing their 5th consecutive game on the road, as they will be visiting the team with the worst record in the NBA this season, the Washington Wizards. The Pacers have two losses in their last three games, following a four-game winning streak, and are playing their third road game in five nights. The Wizards have three consecutive losses following a three-game winning streak, but they are playing their fourth straight game at home, where they have been better than on the road.
Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards Prediction
Washington Wizards Injury Report: Alex Sarr, Colby Jones, Kyshawn George, Alex Len, Anthony Gill, Khris Middleton is day-to-day, Marcus Smart, Saddiq Bey are out
Indiana Pacers Injury Report: Myles Turner is questionable, Isiah Jackson is out.
Washington Wizards Form and Trends
The Wizards have a 9-44 record this season and are sitting on the last place of the East. Washington is 22-30-1 against the spread and 27-25-1 in over/under, while having a 5-22 home record. The Wizards are 3-3 in their last 6 games, and 5-1 against the spread. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Washington is coming off a 121-131 home defeat by the San Antonio Spurs. Jordan Poole leads Washington in scoring with an average of 20.7 points, adding a team-high 4.9 assists. Malcolm Brogdon adds 12.7 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists per game.
Indiana Pacers Form and Trends
The Pacers have a 29-22 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the East. Indiana is 25-25-1 against the spread and 28-21-2 in over/under, while having a 14-7 home record. The Pacers are 5-2 in their last 7 games, and 1-4 against the spread in their last 5. Over is 6-2 in their last 8 games.
The Pacers are coming off a 117-124 road defeat by the Los Angeles Lakers. Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers in scoring with 20.7 points, adding 7.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. Tyrese Halliburton adds 17.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and a team-high 8.5 assists per game.
Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Wizards are averaging 108.2 points per game, which ranks 27th in the NBA. Washington shoots with 43.8% from the field, which is 29th in the league, and with just 33.1% from beyond the arc, which is 29th. Defensively, they are dead last in the league, allowing 121.8 points per game.
Offensively, the Pacers are averaging 115.7 points per game, which is 10th in the league. They shoot 48.8% from the field, which is the 4th-best in the NBA, and 36.7% from beyond the arc (9th). Defensively, the Pacers allow 115.1 points per game, which is 21st in the league.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Pacers won 115-103 at home. The Pacers are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against the Wizards, but the Wizards are 2-1-2 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings.
Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards Prediction
In this Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards Prediction, the Pacers are coming as -10 road favorites. The Pacers are rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season, but they are in a tough scheduling spot, as they are playing their second road game in two nights. Both teams have been involved in some higher scoring games lately, going for 10-3 to the over in their last 13 games combined, as both teams are bottom-10 in the league defensively this season. I expect another high-scoring affair, so take the over the point total.
Nick’s Free Pick: Over 239.5
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