The Washington Wizards are riding a 5-game losing streak. The Indiana Pacers look for a win after winning 7 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers prediction.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Hawks, Cavs, Knicks and Thunder during this streak. The Washington Wizards are averaging 115.5 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 126.3 points on 50.4 percent shooting. Kyle Kuzma is averaging 22.6 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Jordan Poole is averaging 16.5 points and 3.6 assists. Tyus Jones is the third double-digit scorer, and Deni Avdija is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 38.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.3 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Team Facts
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 14 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- Four of the Wizards’ last five road games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers recently beat the Hawks and split two games with the Celtics. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 127 points on 51 percent shooting and allowing 124.4 points on 50.1 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 23.6 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Myles Turner is averaging 17.6 points and 7.3 rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 38.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Team Facts
- The favorites have won each of the last 12 games between the Wizards and Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games.
- Each of the Pacers’ last 13 Wednesday games have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers prediction
I don’t want to back the Washington Wizards as much as the next guy, but they did just beat the Pacers a little less than a month ago as 8 point underdogs, and there are things going for them here. The Pacers still don’t play a lick of defense, and they’re going to be without their best player in Tyrese Haliburton due to a hamstring injury. Haliburton is not only the leading scorer for the Pacers this season, but he’s their elite assist guy as well. Can the Pacers’ offense run as crisp without Haliburton in the mix? I have no choice but to grab the points with the Wizards on the road.