For your Pacers vs. Wizards predictions needs, we’ve got you covered as the Wizards hit the road to face the Pacers on Wednesday, Jan 10 at 7:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 253, with the Pacers favored by 7.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Pacers vs. Wizards player props and predictions.
Pacers vs. Wizards Odds
- Spread: Pacers -7.5
- Total 253
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 10
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
- TV: BSIN
Wizards Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their five previous road games, Washington has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 111 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Wizards have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Washington posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
Pacers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 122 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Pacers have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Can the Wizards Offense Score Enough in Indianapolis?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Pacers, the Wizards are 6-30 and are hoping to get back to .500. Currently, they are in 14th place in the Eastern Conference and are 5th in the Southeast division.
In their most recent game, the Wizards put up 128 points against the Thunder. This was higher than their season average of 115.5 points per game. When looking at their overall offensive numbers, the Wizards are shooting 48% from the field, which is 12th best in the league. From beyond the arc, they are 19th in three-point percentage and 18th in made three-pointers.
When it comes to defense, the Washington Wizards have struggled mightily this season. They are currently giving up 126.3 points per game, which is 30th in the NBA. On the road, their defense has been just as bad, allowing 125.9 points per contest (29th).
Over their last five games, the Wizards’ defense has been even worse, surrendering 128.2 points per game (28th). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Washington is dead last in the league at 50.6%.
One area where the Wizards have been decent defensively is in steals, ranking 12th in the NBA at 7.6 per game. However, they have struggled on the boards, ranking 30th in rebounds per game and 27th in defensive rebounds.
Do the Pacers Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
In the Pacers’ last ten games, they are 7-3 and have an overall record of 21-15. When looking at their home and road splits, the Pacers are 12-8 at home compared to 9-7 on the road.
In their most recent game vs. the Celtics, the Pacers scored 133 points. They shot 52.7% from the field and hit 19 threes. Tyrese Haliburton is the team’s leading scorer with 23.6 points per game. Myles Turner is also averaging 17.6 points per game this season.
When it comes to scoring defense, the Pacers have struggled this season, coming in at 29th in the NBA at 124.4 points per game. However, their three-point defense has been outstanding, leading the league in fewest three-pointers made per game at 11.0.
On the glass, Indiana has struggled, ranking 29th in rebounds per game and 28th in defensive rebounds per game. They have been able to make up for it with their shot-blocking, sitting 3rd in the league at 6.3 blocked shots per game.
One area where the Pacers have been able to limit opponents is from the free-throw line, giving up just 27.3 made free throws per game, which is 30th in the NBA.
Pacers vs. Wizards Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Kyle Kuzma and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -111 while the under is at -115. Our model predicts that Kyle Kuzma will finish with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 3. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 24.5.
- The Prop: Kyle Kuzma Under 24.5 Points (-115)
Pacers vs. Wizards Predictions
In this Wizards vs. Pacers matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Wizards at +7.5. While we project the Pacers to win 115-111, our recommendation is to bet on the Wizards for the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 253, and our model predicts the Wizards and Pacers to score a combined 226 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Wizards +7.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook