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.