The Washington Wizards will try to bounce back from a disappointing season when they face the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Washington opened the 2021-22 season with an 11-5 record before going 24-42 the rest of the way. Indiana has one of the youngest rosters in the NBA, featuring 12 players who are 25 years old or younger.
Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET. Washington is favored by one point in the latest Pacers vs. Wizards odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 226.5. Before entering any Wizards vs. Pacers picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Pacers vs. Wizards. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Pacers vs. Wizards:
- Pacers vs. Wizards spread: Pacers +1
- Pacers vs. Wizards over/under: 226.5 points
- Pacers vs. Wizards picks: See picks here
Why Pacers can cover
Indiana made a big move in February when it traded Domantas Sabonis to Sacramento in return for Buddy Hield and Tyrese Haliburton. The Pacers are expected to start Haliburton at point guard this year following Malcolm Brogdon's offseason trade to Boston. They added Daniel Theis, Aaron Nesmith and a 2023 first-round pick as part of that deal.
The Pacers have a plethora of young players who are looking to make their mark in the NBA, so they will stay motivated throughout this game. Rookie guards Bennedict Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard played the most minutes of anyone on the team in the final preseason game against Houston last week. Indiana covered the spread in five of its final six games last season, while Washington covered once in its final five contests.
Why Wizards can cover
Three-time All-Star Bradley Beal only played in 40 games last season due to a wrist injury, seeing his scoring average drop by more than eight points per game. He finished second in the NBA in scoring during the 2020-21 regular season, averaging 31.3 points. Beal's return to form this season will play a key role in Washington's turnaround after a terrible finish to last season.
Forward Kristaps Porzingis is coming off a fantastic 17-game stretch after being traded from Dallas last year, averaging 22.1 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists after joining the Washington lineup. Rui Hachimura is also healthy heading into the season, so the Wizards should look like a completely different team than they did at the end of the 2021-22 campaign.
How to make Wizards vs. Pacers picks
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