Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards Preview
The Wizards and Pacers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on BSIN. The Pacers will host the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 251.5 points, and the Pacers are favored to win at home against the Wizards. Check out BetCoco for Indiana Pacers – Washington Wizards odds
Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Wizards and Pacers did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Wizards have a record of 2-1. The Wizards also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 254 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0.
- Through their last five road contests, the Wizards offense has averaged 111 points per game while allowing an average of 128. Washington posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Across their last three home contests, Indiana has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 121 points per game.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Pacers have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards Prediction
Heading into today’s game, the Wizards are 8-point underdogs against the Pacers. They are 6-30 overall and have lost five straight games. In the Eastern Conference, Washington is 14th and 5th in the Southeast.
When it comes to being the underdog, the Wizards have been the underdog in 35 of their 36 games. Their average scoring margin as the underdog is -10.9 points per game. Against the spread, they are 16-19 as the underdog.
On the road, the Wizards have gone 3-17 this season and have lost three straight ATS on the road. Their average scoring margin on the road is -11.2 points per game.
So far, the Wizards have been the underdog in 35 of their 36 games. Their average over/under line for the season is 241.2 points per game. Today’s over/under line of 251.5 points is higher than 32 of their previous 36 games. This season, their over/under record is 20-16.
In their last game, the Wizards lost to the Thunder by a score of 136-128. They were 10.5-point underdogs and covered the spread by losing by 8 points. The over/under line for that game was 245.5 points.
So far this season, the Wizards have been one of the most prolific offenses in the NBA, ranking 14th in scoring at 115.5 points per game. However, they have been slightly better at home, averaging 116.6 points compared to 114.6 on the road.
Washington’s offense has been one of the most up-tempo units in the league, leading the NBA with 102.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Wizards are 12th at 48% but have been one of the league’s best two-point shooting teams, converting 55% of their attempts (8th).
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Wizards are 18th in made threes per game at 12.5 and have a three-point percentage of 35% (19th). In terms of free throws, they are 25th in makes and 24th in attempts.
At this time, the Wizards’ defense is positioned 30th in the NBA, permitting 126.3 points per game. The Washington defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.2% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 50.6% of their field goal attempts vs. Washington.
At 21-15, the Pacers are 6th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Central Division. Today, they are 8-point favorites at home against the Wizards.
When playing at home, the Pacers have an average scoring margin of +7.0 points per game. Their overall home record is 12-8, and they have covered the spread in three straight home games.
Indiana has been the favorite in 17 of their 36 games and has a record of 10-7 in those games. Their average scoring margin as the favorite is +10.1 points per game.
When playing on the road, the Pacers have an average scoring margin of -2.8 points per game. Their road record is 9-7, and they have covered the spread in three straight road games.
So far, the Pacers have an over/under record of 25-11. Their games have an average combined score of 251.4 points per game. Today’s over/under line of 251.5 points is close to their average line of 244 points.
Indiana’s offense has been firing on all cylinders this season, leading the league in scoring at 127 points per game. At home, the Pacers are averaging 128.4 points per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA average in 80.6% of their games.
When it comes to shooting efficiency, Indiana is the top-ranked team in the league in field goal percentage at 51%. They are also one of the best three-point shooting teams, hitting 38% of their attempts.
In terms of playing style, the Pacers are the second-fastest team in the league with a pace of 102.6 possessions per game. They have also been excellent at sharing the ball, leading the NBA with 30.9 assists per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Pacers’ defense is giving up an average of 124.4 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Pacers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.1% and 38.0% from three-point territory.
With a 8-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Pacers to secure a 117-110 victory.
Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards Betting Tips
- Take the Pacers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Wizards (+8)
- Our NBA model projects 227 points, and we suggest taking the under
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Tyrese Haliburton – Hamstring – Out
Washington Wizards Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
