Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers prediction

Recent results

• Washington Wizards: 1 win from the last 5, average margin −12.6 points (L 111–122 @ DET, L 75–114 @ OKC, L 132–139 @ ATL, L 105–120 v ATL, W 103–94 @ ORL).
• Indiana Pacers: 1 win from the last 5, average margin −4.6 points (L 122–125 @ DAL, L 102–114 v DEN, W 107–103 @ MEM, L 104–108 v ATL, L 90–98 v BKN).

This is the first meeting between these teams this season. Results are taken from final scores, most recent first.

Our pre-game preview

Indiana Pacers are our pick at home against the Washington Wizards. The model gives them a 62% chance of winning, which makes this game a value pick (NBA; bookie price beats our fair price).

On the rosters we expect, the teams rate almost level (90.4 to 91.1 on our team-strength rating), so home court decides the pick.

Recent form: Washington Wizards have been losing by 8.6 points a game, while Indiana Pacers have been losing by 4.8 points a game.

Injuries: Washington Wizards will be without Jamir Watkins (24 min a game), Justin Champagnie (18 min a game) and Tristan Vukcevic (17 min a game) and Indiana Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton (33 min a game), Ben Sheppard (21 min a game) and Johnny Furphy (21 min a game). Players listed as unsure are counted by how likely they are to play.

Season so far: Washington Wizards are 4–9 and Indiana Pacers are 5–8.

This preview was written from the data we had before the game.