The Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers meet on Tuesday in NBA action at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Wizards Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Magic and Celtics, and they play the 76ers, Bulls, and Heat next. The Wizards have lost 10 of their last 12 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.3 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 120.7 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 20.5 points and 3 rebounds, while Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 12.7 points and 4.1 assists. Bilal Coulibaly is the third double-digit scorer, and Alex Sarr is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Jazz and Nuggets, and they play the Cavs and Magic next. The Pacers have won 12 of their last 15 games and are the fourth seed in the East.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 117.5 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.5 points and 7 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.6 points and 3.5 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer, and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won each of their last 13 games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have lost 22 of their last 23 road games following a road loss.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Wizards’ last three games.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Pacers have lost three of their last five games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The road team has won six of the Wizards’ last eight games.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Pacers’ last eight games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points (859) this season.
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (11.0) this season.
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-12.4).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (48.8).
Pacers vs Wizards Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Isaiah Jackson, while Pascal Siakam and Ben Sheppard are questionable.
The Washington Wizards will be without Saddiq Bey, Kyshawn George, Bilal Coulibaly, Marcus Smart, Corey Kispert, Khris Middleton, and Malcolm Brogdon.
Pacers vs Wizards Prediction
The Pacers have the ability to blow this game out of the water, and they just did, scoring 162 points against the Wizards a little more than a week ago. However, this line is still a steep one, and I’m leaning toward the Wizards and the points. The Wizards should be somewhat motivated to get revenge after what happened in that bloodbath against the Pacers. Also, the Pacers are pretty much locked into the fourth seed in the East, so there’s not a ton to play for in this spot. I doubt the Pacers have this game circled on their calendar. This is the second time since 2018 where the Pacers are favorites of at least 15 points. Give me the Wizards.