Wizards vs Pacers Prediction 2/20/26 NBA Picks Today

The Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards meet Friday 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 Nets, lost to the Wizards, and they play the Mavericks next. The Pacers have lost 9 of their last 14 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, beat the Pacers, and they play the Hornets next. The Wizards have lost 43 of their last 60 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 four games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Wizards have won five of their last six games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in 15 of their last 16 games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Wizards have covered the spread in eight of their last nine home games against teams that held a losing record.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

• The Wizards have lost each of their last 14 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Pacers have won 24 of their last 26 games as favorites after losing as favorites.
• The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The road team has covered the spread in each of the Wizards’ last five games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Pacers’ last five games against the Wizards following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the last four games between the Pacers and Wizards have gone UNDER the total points line.

Washington Wizards Player Facts

• Justin Champagnie ranks 11th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (5.8) this season.
• Bub Carrington ranks 17th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (39.1%) 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 8th amongst qualified players for assists per game (7.4) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (47.8).
• The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (13.3).
• 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 offensive rating this season (109.6).

Wizards vs Pacers Injury Report

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.

The Wizards are without Cam Whitmore, Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell, Alex Sarr, and Trae Young.

Wizards vs Pacers Prediction

We were on the Wizards yesterday, and we’re double dipping here. The Pacers are 5-23 SU on the road this season and 3-6 SU as a favorite. Yes, the Wizards are awful, but that doesn’t mean we lay points with a bad Pacers side. The Wizards have seen 10 of their 15 wins come at home this season, and they’ve won the last two games against the Pacers. I’m just not laying points with the Pacers, especially on the road. Give me the Wizards yet again.