The Indiana Pacers (1-4) visit Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards (3-1) Friday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Wizards odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pacers come into this game off a 124-109 road loss to the Chicago Bulls Wednesday, failing to cover as 7-point underdogs. Indiana started its road trip with a 120-106 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers Monday as 12-point underdogs. Its lone win on the season came against the Detroit Pistons.
Indiana has some young talent, despite the slow start. G Bennedict Mathurin (No. 6 overall in 2022 NBA Draft) and G Tyrese Haliburton (No. 12 overall in 2020 NBA Draft) lead the team in scoring, averaging 20.8 and 22.6 respectively.
The Wizards have had a surprisingly good start to the season and are 2-1-1 against the spread (ATS). Their lone loss came 117-107 against the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday as 3.5-point underdogs.