Washington Wizards at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and predictions

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The Indiana Pacers welcome the Washington Wizards to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday for the 2023-24 season opener. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting of 2023; teams split 4 games last season with both teams going 2-2 against the spread (ATS).

Washington ended last season 35-47 while going 37-41-4 ATS. Its major offseason departure of G Bradley Beal in a 3-team trade with the Pacers and Suns landed them G Chris Paul, who they traded to the Warriors for G Jordan Poole among other players, picks, and cash considerations. While Beal leaving is a blow to the team, the addition of Poole adds championship experience.

Indiana also finished last season with a 35-47 record while going 42-40 ATS. It is led by G Tyrese Haliburton who averaged 20.7 points per game (PPG) and 10.4 assists per game (APG) last season.

Wizards at Pacers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:19 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wizards +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Pacers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +5.5 (-115) | Pacers -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Wizards at Pacers key injuries

Wizards

F Anthony Gill (hamstring) out

Pacers

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Wizards at Pacers picks and predictions

Prediction

Pacers 113, Wizards 104

Moneyline

PASS.

With -225 odds, there is not much profit to be made. The Pacers possess a lot of firepower in Haliburton, G Buddy Hield, and big man C Myles Turner. Facing a young Wizards team whose chemistry is unknown, expect the Pacers to come out on top.

Against the spread

LEAN PACERS -5.5 (-105).

While 5.5 points leaves a lot of room for the Wizards to beat the spread, the Pacers had a positive ATS record last season despite their losing record. The Wizards had an offensive rating that put them 22nd of 30 teams and a defensive rating that put them 21st last season. They face a tough battle to start the season on the road and whether or not they can perform under pressure without Beal is yet to be seen.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 235.5 (-115).

The Pacers ranked 5th in pace last season, but the Wizards ranked 19th in the category. You can expect Poole and G Kyle Kuzma (21.2 PPG last season) to score, but beyond them there are not many others to help carry the load. Being the 1st game of the season, expect sloppy play that will inhibit the Over from hitting.

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