Pacers vs Wizards Prediction
I don’t want to back the Wizards as much as the next guy, but they’re the healthier team and at some point need to start winning winnable games if they’re going to be a playoff contender. The Pacers are still down several rotation players, have yet to win a home game, and they don’t cover enough numbers to deserve a fair shake. The Wizards have won the last three games against the Pacers, and this is a more talented Washington team than past years.
We’re still early in the season, but these are starting to become must-win games for the Wizards if they’re serious about competing this season. If the Wizards can’t beat a banged-up Pacers team, who can they beat? I’ll grab the points with the Wizards on Wednesday night.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Pistons and Thunder, and they play the Pistons next. The Wizards have lost 17 of their last 21 games. The Wizards are 2-5 SU on the road and 5-6 ATS this season.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.1 points per game on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points per game on 44.6 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 25.7 points per game and 9.7 rebounds. Trae Young is averaging 18.5 points per game and 8.7 assists per game. Kyshawn George is averaging 17.9 points per game and 4.4 rebounds per game. AJ Dybansta is averaging 16.7 points per game and 6.1 rebounds per game. The Washington Wizards are shooting 29.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Nuggets and Mavs, and they play the Knicks next. The Pacers have lost 8 of their last 10 games. The Pacers are 3-3 SU on the road, 0-4 SU at home, and 6-5 ATS on the season.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 111.4 points per game on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points per game on 45.7 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 21.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. Pascal Siakam is averaging 22.2 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Andrew Nembhard is averaging 17.1 points and 7.6 assists per game. Obi Toppin is averaging 13.4 points and 5 rebounds per game. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game.
Pacers vs Wizards Injury Report
Johnny Furphy is out for the Pacers with an ACL injury. Tyrese Haliburton is out with a hamstring injury. Ben Sheppard is out with a meniscus injury. T.J. McConnell is questionable with a hamstring injury.
Reece Beekman is out for the Wizards with an AC joint injury. Tristan Vukcevic is out with a hip injury. Justin Champagnie is out with a foot injury. Jamir Watkins is out with a torn ACL.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pacers have won each of their last six night games against the Wizards at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games following a road loss.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in six of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Pacers have lost 18 of their last 19 games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- The Wizards have won each of their last two games as underdogs against the Pacers following a loss.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Pacers’ last six games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against Southeast Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pacers’ last six games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Wizards’ last nine games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse have gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Pascal Siakam is one of only seven qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (22.2) and rebounds (6.8) per game this season.
- Braden Smith ranks 8th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.7) this season.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Trae Young has recorded 10 games with 5+ assists this season – equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Anthony Davis ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for points in the paint per game (14.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.7).
- The Pacers have used seven different starting fives this season- the most in the league.
- The Wizards rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.3).
- The Wizards rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (31.3%).