The Washington Wizards (2-15) and Indiana Pacers (2-16) meet in NBA Cup group play Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tip-off is set for 7:30 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.
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The Wizards had their 14-game losing streak snapped Tuesday in a 132-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks, covering as an 11-point home underdog. The Over (240.5) cashed. G CJ McCollum had a game-high 46 points on 17-for-25 shooting, including 10 made 3-pointers. Washington, despite going 1-3 over its last 4 games, has gone 3-1 against the spread (ATS). It is 5-12 ATS on the season.
The Pacers, who have the worst record in the Eastern Conference, lost 97-95 to the Toronto Raptors Wednesday, covering as a 10.5-point road underdog. The Under (234) hit with ease. Indiana was led by G TJ McConnell, who scored 16 points. The team has covered in 4 straight games, closing as a double-digit underdog in 3 of those, and is 9-9 ATS on the season.
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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 11:01 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Pacers -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Wizards +6.5 (-110) | Pacers -6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 240.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Wizards at Pacers key injuries
Wizards
- G Kyshawn George (illness) questionable
- G Tre Johnson (hip flexor) out
- F Corey Kispert (thumb) out
Pacers
- G Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) out
- G Andrew Nembhard (quad) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Wizards at Pacers picks and predictions
Prediction
Pacers 124, Wizards 119
PASS.
The Pacers (-275) are too expensive to play here, and the Wizards (+220) are 1-9 on the road, so they shouldn’t be expected to pull off the upset.
BET WIZARDS +6.5 (-110).
The Pacers are 0-2 ATS this season as a favorite and 1-3 ATS in their last 4 games with a spread of 6 points or fewer. Indiana’s offense has struggled, scoring more than 112 points in just 2 of its last 7 games, making it difficult to assume it can cover a spread of this size.
The Wizards have an awful defense, but they do have a few veterans who should be able to keep this game close. The Wizards are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 road games and 1-0 ATS in road games with a single-digit spread. Considering those trends, back WIZARDS +6.5 (-110).
BET OVER 240.5 (-110).
Washington simply doesn’t know how to defend. It ranks 29th in defensive rating and is just 0.1 away from tying the Nets for the worst defense in the league. Couple that with its pace, which ranks third in the NBA, and points are easy to come by. The Wizards have allowed at least 129 points in 6 of their last 10 games.
The Pacers are 4-2 O/U in their last 6 contests as well, allowing at least 118 points in 5 of those games. Indiana ranks eighth in pace. With a fast tempo expected, there should be ample points scored. Take OVER 240.5 (-110).
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