Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers Prediction 12/14/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

The Washington Wizards and the Indiana Pacers collide at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers Pick.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview 

The Washington Wizards have been dreadful so far this season as they’ve lost 20 of their first 23 games and they will be hoping to arrest a four-game slide after falling just short to the Cavaliers in a 130-126 loss on Friday. CJ McCollum led the team with 27 points and six assists on nine of 20 shooting, Bub Carrington added 27 points with eight assists on 10 of 20 shooting while Marvin Bagley III, Kyshawn George and Jamir Watkins each scored 15 points.

As a team, the Wizards shot 49 percent from the field and 16 of 44 from the 3-point line as they looked like they were headed for a blowout victory after overcoming an early 11-point deficit to lead by 17 points. However, they lost focus and allowed 45 points in the fourth quarter to fall just short in the end. 

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have been playing much better lately, as they’ve won four of their last seven games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back here after having their two-game win streak halted by the 76ers in a 115-105 road defeat on Friday. Pascal Siakam led the team with 20 points on eight of 18 shooting, Andrew Nembhard added 18 points with seven assists, while TJ McConnell chipped in with 15 points and five assists off the bench.

As a team, the Pacers shot just 40 percent from the field and 13 of 38 from the 3-point line as they poured in 32 points in the third quarter to take the lead after trailing by 11 points. However, they went ice-cold and managed just five points in the final 8:23 to allow the 76ers off the hook in the end. 

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

• The Wizards have lost each of their last 10 games following a home loss.
• The favorites have won each of the last 16 games between the Wizards and Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
• The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against Pacers teams that held a losing record.
• The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

• The Pacers have lost each of their last five Sunday games.
• The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of the last eight games between the Wizards and Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Six of the Wizards’ last seven road games against the Pacers following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.

Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers Prediction

The Wizards are still missing Khris Middleton, Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly and Corey Kispert, while the Pacers have ruled out Ben Sheppard, Aaron Nesmith and Tyrese Haliburton again with Andrew Nembhard listed as questionable. The Wizards have been cold since opening night, but they might be coming into this one with some confidence after they almost took down the Cavaliers in their last outing despite missing two of their best players.

However, it’s the Pacers who open as heavy favorites at home, which is justified given their recent surge in form. The Wizards deserve plenty of credit for their play in their last game despite the loss, but the Pacers are clearly the team in better form. I think they can keep it going with another comfortable win at home in this one.

Peter Tran's Pick: Indiana -9.5