Indiana Pacers (42-30) vs. Washington Wizards (16-56)
March 27, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards +11; Over/Under: 236.5
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The Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards meet on 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 Timberwolves, lost to the Lakers, and they play the Thunder, Kings, and Hornets next. The Pacers have won seven of their last nine games and are currently in the fourth seed in the East.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 116.6 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.8 points and 7 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.5 points and 3.6 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer, and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Raptors, beat the 76ers, and they play the Nets, Heat, and Kings next. The Wizards have lost seven of their last 10 games and have the worst record in the NBA.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.6 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 120.5 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 20.5 points and 3.1 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 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Pacers have lost four of their last five games as road favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Wizards have won three of their last four games as home underdogs against the Pacers.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 14 games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Pacers’ last six games.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 11 home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pacers have won each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in six of their last seven games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Wizards’ last seven games against the Pacers following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Pacers’ last 10 night games at Capital One Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
Wizards vs Pacers Injury Report
The Washington Wizards will be without Saddiq Bey, Kyshawn George, Bilal Coulibaly, Corey Kispert, Marcus Smart, Khris Middleton, and Malcolm Brogdon.
The Pacers will be without Isaiah Jackson.
Wizards vs Pacers Prediction
The Pacers should win this game comfortably on paper, but double-digit chalk with both teams playing yesterday is a bit rich. The Pacers are also coming off a last-second loss, and it could be hard to get off the canvas with a quick turnaround. The Wizards still have these games here and there where the offense explodes, and they just beat the 76ers in the underdog role last night.
The Wizards took the Pacers to overtime last month, and the underdog is 2-0-2 in the last four games between these teams. The Pacers have lost 19 times on the road this season. The Pacers are 1-3 ATS this month as a double-digit favorite. I’m not excited to lay this number with the Pacers. It’s Wizards or pass for me.
