Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 9

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 09, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Pacers (13-12) are -5.5 favorites vs. the Wizards (11-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 233.5 points
  • Friday, December 9, 2022 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSIN & NBCS-DC

The Washington Wizards visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Indianapolis.

The Pacers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).

The Wizards vs Pacers Over/Under is 233.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Wizards are 11-13 against the spread, while the Pacers are 14-11 against the spread.


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Wizards vs. Pacers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Washington Wizards+4.5 -115O 233.5 -110+145
Indiana Pacers -4.5 -105U 233.5 -110-175

Pacers vs Wizards Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Pacers will win Friday‘s game with 61.5% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pacers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Wizards and Pacers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 49 of their last 77 games (+17.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 4Q Spread in 44 of their last 69 games (+16.42 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 51 games (+15.62 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 27 away games (+12.31 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 2H Moneyline in 42 of their last 77 games (+11.91 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 49 of their last 77 games (+20.10 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have covered the 2Q Spread in 44 of their last 70 games (+16.80 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 games (+13.85 Units / 54% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 32 games at home (+13.10 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games at home (+12.80 Units / 34% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 11-13 (-3.35 Units / -12.16% ROI).

  • 11-14 against the Moneyline (-4.05 Units / -12% ROI)
  • 13-12 against the Over for game total points (-0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI)
  • 12-13 against the Under for game total points (-2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pacers have gone 14-11 (+1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI).

  • 13-12 against the Moneyline (+10.6 Units / 33.92% ROI)
  • 11-14 against the Over for game total points (-4.4 Units / -16% ROI)
  • 14-11 against the Under for game total points (+1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 78 games (-37.85 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 23 of their last 78 games (-36.00 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 80 games (-28.05 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 78 games (-25.45 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 64 games (-21.95 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 79 games (-26.15 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 80 games (-21.86 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the Spread in 25 of their last 70 games (-21.15 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 1H Spread in 29 of their last 80 games (-20.80 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 76 games (-20.25 Units / -22% ROI)

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Washington Wizards: Keys to the Game vs. the Indiana Pacers

The Wizards are 27-38 (.415) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Wizards are 33-48 (.407) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Wizards are 17-31 (.354) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .494

The Wizards are 11-22 (.333) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

Indiana Pacers: Keys to the Game vs. the Washington Wizards

The Pacers are 10-30 (.250) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .454

The Pacers are 5-14 (.263) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

The Pacers are 11-22 (.333) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .494

The Pacers are 4-32 (.111) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .199

Injury Report: Pacers vs. WizardsFriday‘s Game, Dec. 9

  • Isaiah Jackson (Pacers): Jackson is questionable for Friday’s (Dec 9) game against Washington.
  • Daniel Theis (Pacers): Theis underwent surgery and is considered out indefinitely, according to Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis.
  • Chris Duarte (Pacers): Duarte is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a grade 2 ankle sprain, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • James Johnson (Pacers): Johnson is questionable for Friday’s (Dec 9) game against Washington.
  • Myles Turner (Pacers): Turner is questionable for Friday’s (Dec 9) game against Washington.
  • Bradley Beal (Wizards): Beal will be re-evaluated in a week after suffering a hamstring strain according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Kristaps Porzingis (Wizards): Porzingis is questionable for Friday’s (Dec. 9) game against Indiana.
  • Delon Wright (Wizards): The Wizards announced that Wright will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
  • Will Barton (Wizards): Barton is questionable for Friday’s (Dec. 9) game against Indiana.
  • Rui Hachimura (Wizards): Hachimura is considered week-to-week, according to Ava Wallace of The Washington Post.

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have made 9.9 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Wizards have made 10.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Wizards are shooting 28% from three (48/172) on the road this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Wizards have 21.5 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.4

Indiana Pacers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have averaged 14.9 assists per game (179 assists/12 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 11.8

The Pacers have made 15.5 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

The Pacers have averaged 59.3 points per game (712 points/12 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.8

The Pacers averaged 115.3 points per game (8,302 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have averaged 5.9 steals per game (82 steals/14 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Wizards have averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (500 rebounds/14 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Wizards have blocked 486 shots since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Wizards have averaged 6.4 steals per game (313 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Indiana Pacers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (996 blocks/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (489 blocks/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (507 blocks/84 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Pacers have averaged 6.6 blocks per game (79 blocks/12 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0


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