Washington Wizards (16-56) vs Indiana Pacers (42-29)
Game Info: Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Capital One Arena)
Betting Odds: Washington Wizards +11.5 -- Over/Under: 236.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MNMT
The Washington Wizards play host to the Indiana Pacers at the Capital One Arena on Thursday night. Here’s an Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards Prediction. This article will include an Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards have been in poor form as they've lost seven of their last 10 games overall. But they will be feeling better after they put a halt to a five-game slide after sneaking past the 76ers in a 119-114 road win last night. Alex Sarr led the team with 24 points on 10 of 17 shooting, Justin Champagnie and Jordan Poole scored 18 points each, while Tristan Vukcevic chipped in with 17 points off the bench. As a team, the Wizards shot 50 percent from the field and 18 of 44 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 45 points in the first quarter to take an early 18-point lead. This proved to be just enough to hold off the 76ers, who cut the lead to just four points with 38.1 seconds remaining. The Wizards will play against the Nets and Heat following this one.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have been in great shape, as they've won seven of their last nine games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back after having their five-game win streak snapped by the Lakers in a heartbreaking 120-119 home defeat last night. Bennedict Mathurin led the team with 23 points off the bench, Myles Turner and Andrew Nembhard scored 16 points each, while Tyrese Haliburton tallied 16 points with 18 assists and two steals. As a team, the Pacers shot 50 percent from the field and 15 of 36 from the 3-point line as they worked hard to overcome an early 17-point deficit to take the lead late in the fourth quarter. Before the Lakers' LeBron James tipped in his own missed shot at the buzzer to snatch the game away.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Pacers have lost three of their last four games as road favorites.
- The Wizards have won each of their last five games against the Pacers following a road win.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as favorites.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against the Pacers at Capital One Arena.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 11 games at Capital One Arena against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pacers have won six of their last seven games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Capital One Arena.
- The road team has covered the spread in five of the Pacers' last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Wizards' last seven night games against the Pacers following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Pacers' last 10 games at Capital One Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards Prediction
The Wizards are still missing a host of players, including Malcolm Brogdon, Marcus Smart, and Khris Middleton, while the Pacers are still slightly shorthanded with Isaiah Jackson still out. The Pacers have been the team in better form; they are almost fully healthy, and they've already beaten the Wizards twice this season. However, the last meeting was back on February 12, and the Wizards were good enough to force the game into overtime before they lost by four points in the end. The line is hefty for this one, so while I like the Pacers to get the comfortable win at home, I think the Wizards will make pests of themselves again and keep the margin to single digits.
Peter’s Pick Washington +11.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
