Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers Prediction 4/8/25 NBA Picks

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Washington Wizards have been in a real slump as they’ve lost 10 of their last 12 games overall, but they will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting thrashed by the Celtics in a 124-90 road defeat on Sunday. Alex Sarr led the team with 16 points, Justin Champagnie and Jordan Poole each scored 15 points, while Bub Carrington chipped in with 14 points and six assists. As a team, the Wizards shot just 40 percent from the field and 12 of 45 from the 3-point line as they got off to a poor start and never really had a chance after falling behind by 21 points going into halftime. The Wizards didn’t get enough scoring from their bench, who combined for just 18 points, but it really wouldn’t have mattered as the Celtics torched them for 24 made 3-pointers for the game. 

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have been in great shape as they’ve won 12 of their last 15 games overall, and they will be aiming for a fifth-straight victory after outlasting the Nuggets in a 125-120 road win on Sunday. Myles Turner led the team with 24 points on eight of 16 shooting, Obi Toppin added 22 points, Andrew Nembhard added 19 points with six assists, while Tyrese Haliburton chipped in with nine points and 14 assists. As a team, the Pacers shot 47 percent from the field and 15 of 44 from the 3-point line as they got into trouble early and trailed for most of the first half. Before they flipped a switch and outscored the Nuggets by 64-53 in the second half to keep their win streak alive. The Pacers will take on the Cavs after this game.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

• The Pacers have won each of their last nine home games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Wizards have lost 15 of their last 16 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 night games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
• The Pacers have covered the spread in four of their last five home games against the Wizards following a win.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

• The Pacers have lost four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The Wizards have won three of their last six games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
• The road team has covered the spread in nine of the Pacers’ last 12 games.

Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers Prediction

The Wizards are still missing Khris Middleton, Saddiq Bey, and Richaun Holmes, to name a few, while the Pacers are keeping eyes on Ben Sheppard and Pascal Siakam, who are both questionable. The Pacers were always going to be heavy favorites in this matchup, as the Wizards are just so banged up, and they just have nothing to play for at this late stage of the season. It’s always scary laying this many points, but the Pacers have already beaten the Wizards three times this season, and the last meeting was a 162-109 road win back on Mar 27. I think this one gets ugly early as the Pacers cruise to a big win and cover at home.

Peter Tran's Pick: Indiana -18.5