The Washington Wizards (2-12) travel to face off against the Indiana Pacers (6-10) on Sunday, November 24th. This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and televised on MNMT. Both the Wizards and Pacers will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00 ET.

Wizards vs Pacers

The Wizards Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Washington dropped to 2-12 on the season after a 108-96 home loss to the Celtics on Friday. Despite being +15.5 point underdogs, the Wizards managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total score of 204 points fell well short of the 238.5-point line.

Washington went on a 10-0 run early, but Boston’s defense tightened up. The Wizards led 51-49 at halftime but were outscored 26-21 in the 3rd quarter and 33-24 in the 4th.

The Pacers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 129-117 loss to the Bucks on Friday, the Pacers are now 6-10 this season. Indiana, who were +5.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 246, exceeding the O/U line of 235.5 by 10.5 points.

The Bucks opened the game with a 10-0 run, and Indiana struggled early, trailing 34-22 after the 1st quarter. While the Pacers played the Bucks evenly in the 3rd quarter (35-35) and outscored them 38-36 in the 4th, they couldn’t overcome a 93-79 deficit heading into the final period.

Wizards Offense Breakdown

In their 96-point effort against the Celtics, the Wizards shot 43.3% from the field and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 threes at a 25% clip. Jordan Poole led the way with 23 points, adding 8 assists, and knocked down 3 threes at 42.9% efficiency.

Kyle Kuzma contributed 21 points, shooting 52.6%, while Malcolm Brogdon added 18 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 53.8% of his shots. Poole scored 13 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Brogdon added 9 in the 2nd.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

In their 129-117 loss to the Bucks, the Pacers shot 47.3% from the field and made just 11 threes, hitting 32.4% from beyond the arc. Pascal Siakam led the way with 25 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 56.2% from the floor.

Bennedict Mathurin added 20 points, with 12 coming in the 4th quarter. Tyrese Haliburton contributed 18 points and 9 assists, knocking down 4 threes at a 40% clip.

Wizards Team Defense

Defensively, the Wizards had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Celtics to just 20 points, but a 33-point 4th quarter from Boston contributed to Washington’s 108-96 loss. Overall, the Wizards limited the Celtics to 42% shooting from the field.

Washington was particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where the Celtics shot just 23% and made 11 threes. The Wizards finished with 38 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, while also recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Pacers Team Defense

Defensively, the Wizards had a strong 2nd quarter, giving up just 20 points, but a 33-point 4th quarter from the Celtics sealed their fate. Washington held Boston to 108 points on 42% shooting from the field.

The Wizards did a great job defending the three, allowing just 11 made threes on 23% shooting. They also finished with 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals.

Wizards vs Pacers Trends

• In their last five games away from home, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 107 points per game in this stretch.
• When looking at their past three home matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-10 and an ATS mark of 2-8.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Pacers have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 5-5.

Wizards vs Pacers Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +11.5, the Wizards is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 242.5 and our model has the Wizards and Pacers finishing with a combined 250 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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