The Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards meet Thursday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs Pacers Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Knicks and Nets, and they play the Wizards next. The Pacers have lost 8 of their last 13 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 111.2 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 118.6 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.7 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Andrew Nembhard is averaging 17.4 points and 3 rebounds. Obi Toppin is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Cavs and Heat, and they play the Pacers next. The Wizards have lost 43 of their last 59 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 112.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 123.1 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Alex Sarr is averaging 17.2 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Kyshawn George is averaging 15.1 points and 4.8 assists. Tre Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jaden Hardy is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Pacers have lost each of their last seven games as road favorites after winning as underdogs.
- The Wizards have won each of their last four games as home underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won each of their last six night games against the Wizards.
- The Wizards have lost each of their last four home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last four night games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Pacers’ last 11 games at Capital One Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Wizards’ last 10 home games against the Pacers have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Kyshawn George ranks 9th amongst qualified Forwards for assists per game (4.8) this season.
- Bub Carrington ranks 16th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (39.3%) this season.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Jay Huff ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (3.5) this season.
- Andrew Nembhard ranks 7th amongst qualified players for assists per game (7.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-11.0).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (47.8).
- The Pacers rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.5).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for true shooting percentage this season (55.7%).
Wizards vs Pacers Injury Report
The Wizards are without Cam Whitmore, Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell, Alex Sarr, and Trae Young.
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Johnny Furphy, Ivica Zubac, Obi Toppin, Pascal Siakam, and Johnny Furphy. Aaron Nesmith, T.J. McConnell, and Micah Potter are questionable.
Wizards vs Pacers Prediction
The Wizards aren’t good and not a team I’m excited to back, but I’m not laying points with the Pacers given their injury situation. Right when it looked like the Pacers were getting healthy, their injury report is a CVS receipt again. Also, the Pacers are 5-22 SU on the road this season. The Wizards beat the Pacers in December as a double-digit underdog. The Pacers are 3-5 SU as a favorite this season. I’m not laying points with the Pacers. It’s Wizards or pass for me.