After exacting revenge on the Orlando Magic, the Indiana Pacers failed to carry the winning momentum on the road, losing to the bottom-dwelling Detroit Pistons in a tight game that was decided in the waning moments of the fourth quarter.
Now, the Pacers face another Eastern Conference foe, as they tussle with the gritty Washington Wizards which are jockeying for position in the play-in race. While the Wiz are trotting out a shorthanded squad, their role players have risen to the occasion and have had recent success in larger roles.
On the season, the Pacers are 7-25 on the road and 11-21 against the East while the Wizards are 16-17 at the Capital One Arena and 21-21 against conference foes. Indiana ranks 18th in offensive rating and 25th in defensive rating while Washington sits at 21st and 24th, respectively, on the same departments.
Pacers at Wizards Odds, Spread, Over/Under & Betting Pick
The latest odds from WynnBET (sign up with this link) have the Wizards as -3.0 favorites at home against the visiting Pacers. Washington stands as a -160 moneyline favorite while Indiana is currently a +130 moneyline underdog.
The over/under for this contest has been set at 228.0. The oddsmakers are anticipating a high-scoring affair between both teams.
Projected Pacers Starting Lineup Tonight
SF: Buddy Hield
PF: Oshae Brissett
C: Isaiah Jackson
SG: Malcolm Brogdon
PG: Tyrese Haliburton
Pacers Injury Report
Chris Duarte (toe), Goga Bitadze (foot) and Lance Stephenson (ankle) are marked as game time decisions. Meanwhile, Myles Turner (foot), TJ McConnell (wrist) and TJ Warren (foot) remain sidelined. Ricky Rubio (torn ACL) is out for the season and is not with the team.
Indiana Pacers at Washington Wizards Prediction
Sunday’s matchup looks favorable on paper for the Pacers, but despite the spreadeagled inconsistencies for the Wizards this season, they have actually managed to hang on the rope by virtue of being one of the association’s best performing clubs in the clutch.
On the road, look for Indiana to struggle once again, especially on the perimeter outside of Malcolm Brogdon and Tyrese Haliburton. With Washington having a frail interior defense, the Pacers would be wise to exploit them inside. However, if you’d ask me, it’s more likely that the Wizards manage to pull away late and win a tight game as they have done all season long.
Pacers 112, Wizards 116
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What channel is the Indiana Pacers game on?
Sunday’s contest will air on Bally Sports Indiana (Indianapolis) and NBC Sports Washington (Washington) and will tip off at 6 PM ET.
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Pacers Next Game and Schedule
Indiana goes back home to face Cleveland. Their string of Eastern Conference foes ends with a road game at San Antonio, followed by an away game at Atlanta on the second night of a back-to-back before the Pacers return to the Fieldhouse to battle upstart Memphis.
Mar. 08 vs Cleveland
Mar. 12 @ San Antonio
Mar. 13 @ Atlanta
Mar. 15 vs Memphis