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The Washington Wizards (2-12) and Indiana Pacers (6-10) meet Sunday at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Wizards vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Pacers won 2 of 3 last season
The Wizards suffered their 10th straight loss Friday, 117-102 against the Boston Celtics. Washington managed to cover as 15.5-point home underdogs, with the Under 238.5 cashing. G Jordan Poole led the team with 23 points, but also committed 4 turnovers. Washington’s only victories this season are back-to-back wins over the Atlanta Hawks at the end of October.
The Pacers dropped their third straight game on Friday, losing 129-117 to the Milwaukee Bucks as 5.5-point road underdogs. The Over 235.5 cashed with ease, fueled by Milwaukee’s stellar shooting from deep, hitting 17-of-36 shots (47.2%). F Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 25 points and 8 rebounds.
Wizards at Pacers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 6:54 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Pacers -700 (bet $700 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +11.5 (-110) | Pacers -11.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 242.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Wizards at Pacers key injuries
Wizards
- G Jordan Poole (hip) questionable
- F Tristan Vukčević (knee) out
Pacers
- G Ben Sheppard (oblique) out
- G Andrew Nembhard (knee) out
- F Aaron Nesmith (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Wizards at Pacers picks and predictions
Prediction
Pacers 126, Wizards 111
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no question that the Pacers (-700) are the more talented squad. They should win convincingly at home, but are too costly so I’ll take my bet to the spread.
Against the spread
BET PACERS -11.5 (-110).
This matchup features 2 teams heading in opposite directions. The Wizards are struggling mightily while the Pacers have underperformed, but remain the more talented and experienced squad. Indiana has won 4 of the last 6 meetings with Washington.
The Wizards have been dreadful against the spread, covering just 4 of 14 games this season (2 of their last 10). Washington’s offense is stagnant, shooting 44.4% from the field and averaging just 108.9 points per game. As 12-point underdogs or greater, they’ve covered only once (1-3). Expect the Pacers to cruise to an easy home victory Sunday.
Over/Under
AVOID.
The Wizards are 5-5 on totals in their last 10, while the Pacers have hit the Over in 5 straight, but none exceeded 236. These teams average a combined 223.3 points, 17.2 below the game’s total, making it a tough call.
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