Washington Wizards (9-44) vs Indiana Pacers (29-23)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Capital One Arena)
Betting Odds: Washington Wizards +9 -- Over/Under: 240.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MNMT
The Indiana Pacers (29-22) will take on the Washington Wizards (9-44) on February 12, 2025, at Capital One Arena. The Pacers are coming off a 124-117 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, where they shot 42.5% from the field but an impressive 96.9% from the free-throw line. Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 23 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, the Wizards continue to struggle, recently falling 131-121 to the San Antonio Spurs.
Washington’s defense has been a major weakness, allowing 121.8 points per game, the worst in the league. The Pacers, on the other hand, average 115.7 points per game while shooting 48.8% from the field and 36.7% from three-point range. Key players to watch include Pascal Siakam for Indiana, who has been a reliable scorer and rebounder, and Jordan Poole for Washington, who has been one of their few bright spots despite the team’s struggles. Given the Wizards’ defensive vulnerabilities and the Pacers’ offensive efficiency, Indiana has a clear advantage, but they will need to stay focused on the road to secure a win.
Jordan Poole Under 23.5 Points
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole has been a key offensive contributor during this NBA season. He is averaging 20.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. Poole's shooting efficiency includes a field goal percentage of 41.4%, with 7.3 made field goals on 17.6 attempts per game. From beyond the arc, he averages 2.5 three-pointers made on 7.8 attempts, resulting in a 32.1% three-point shooting percentage. At the free-throw line, he has been reliable, making 3.6 free throws on 4.0 attempts per game, achieving a 90.0% free-throw percentage.
If you've been taking the under on Jordan Poole’s points this season you've been cashing in. Even with the Wizards getting rid of Kyle Kuzma Jordan Poole is still struggling to get over that 20-point Mark consistently. We've seen him score over 23 points and just once out of his last 10 games. I can't help but fade Jordan Poole until he shows me something different.
Pascal Siakam Over 7.5 Rebounds
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam has been a consistent presence on the boards during this season. He’s averaging 7.4 rebounds per game, with 1.8 offensive rebounds and 5.6 defensive rebounds per game. Siakam's rebounding efforts have been instrumental in the Pacers' performance this season, providing stability and contributing to both their defense and transition offense.
It looks like Myles Turner will be out for the Pacers in this game which means Indiana will have to rely heavily on Pascal Siakam to do the dirty work. He has an incredible matchup in this one going against the Washington Wizards who give up 56.2 rebounds per game to opposing teams which is the most in the whole league. This is a great spot for Siakam to clean up on the glass.
Tyrese Haliburton Over 7.5 Assists
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has been a pivotal playmaker during the 2024-25 NBA season. Over 50 games, he is averaging 8.5 assists per game, ranking him sixth in the league. Haliburton's assist-to-turnover ratio stands at approximately 2.37, with 8.5 assists and 3.6 turnovers per game. His court vision and passing accuracy have been instrumental in orchestrating the Pacers' offense, consistently creating scoring opportunities for his teammates.
We've seen Haliburton clear this line of 7.5 assists in his last two games. This should be another great spot for him to fill up the stat sheet going against this Wizards team that allows the third most assists per game to opposing teams. We also see one of the higher totals on Wednesday's card in this game so expect a lot of scoring from both teams.
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AUTHOR: Brad Francis
