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Indiana Pacers Favored to Dominate Against Washington Wizards in Thursday Matchup

As the NBA regular season winds down, the Indiana Pacers are set to face off against the Washington Wizards on Thursday, March 27. The Wizards recently secured a win against the 76ers, climbing out of last place in the league. On the other hand, the Pacers stand at 42-30 overall and are currently in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, having won five of their last six games. The game is scheduled to start at 7 P.M. EST, with Indiana favored to win with a -12.75 opening line that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for an exciting matchup between these Eastern Conference rivals.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pacers -850 | Wizards +580
• Spread: Pacers -12.75 (-110) | Wizards +12.75 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 235.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Indiana will win straight-up is 89%.

Indiana vs Washington Stats

Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers currently hold a record of 42-30, placing them fourth in the Eastern Conference. They have a 17-19 road record and are 16 games behind the Cavaliers for first place. The Pacers are also seven games ahead of the Hawks for seventh place. In their last game, they lost 120-119 to the Lakers at home due to a buzzer-beater tip-in by LeBron James. Despite their recent loss, the Pacers have won five of their last six games. Their leading scorer is Pascal Siakam with 20.8 points per game, and Tyrese Halliburton leads the team in assists with 9.1 per game. The Pacers are ranked seventh in scoring offense, third in shooting percentage, and eighth in 3-point shooting. Defensively, they are allowing 115.3 points per game, ranking 17th overall. Indiana is 32-37-3 against the spread this season and is dealing with an injury to Isaiah Jackson for their upcoming game.

Washington Wizards Analysis

The Washington Wizards are currently 16-56 this season, with the second-worst record in the NBA. They have a 7-27 home record and have lost five of their last six games. However, in their last game, they defeated the 76ers 119-114, with Alex Sarr leading the team with 24 points. Jordan Poole leads the team with 20.5 points and 4.5 assists per game. Washington is 0-2 against the Pacers this season and is averaging 108.8 points per game, ranking fourth worst in the league. Defensively, they are allowing 120.4 points per game, the worst in the NBA. The Wizards have a power ranking of 25 and are #27 for offense and #30 for defense. They are 30-41-1 ATS overall. The Wizards have a 43.82% field goal percentage and 33.54% three-point percentage, ranking 29th in the NBA for both. On defense, they allow 47.09% field goals and 36.52% three-pointers. Many key players are likely to miss their upcoming game.

Washington Wizards Face Tough Challenge Against Red-Hot Indiana Pacers

The Washington Wizards have shown improvement in their performance, moving from the bottom to second to last in the league standings. Despite securing a significant victory against the Philadelphia 76ers, the team may face challenges in their upcoming game. The Wizards have a record of 3-9 against the spread in back-to-back games and are 7-8 against the spread following a win. In contrast, the Indiana Pacers have been playing exceptionally well, winning five out of their last six games. Although they suffered a defeat due to a buzzer-beater from LeBron James, the Pacers have a strong record of bouncing back after losses, with a 15-12-2 record against the spread in such circumstances. Given the talent disparity between the two teams, it is expected that the Pacers will secure a comfortable victory. It is recommended to place a bet on the Pacers covering the spread in this matchup.

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