Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

The Washington Wizards are in the midst of a 10-game losing streak and will travel to take on the Indiana Pacers at 5:00 ET. The Pacers are favored by 11.5 points and have lost three straight games. The over/under line for this Eastern Conference matchup is 242.5 points.

This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and can be seen on MNMT. The Wizards are +487 on the moneyline, while the Pacers are -683. Washington is 15th in the Eastern Conference, while Indiana is 12th. The Wizards are 2-12 overall and 5th in the Southeast Division. The Pacers are 6-10 and 5th in the Central Division.

WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Washington Wizards +11.5

This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 5:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.

WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 146-104 in favor of the Wizards.
• Our projections have Kyle Kuzma finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.1% and knocking down 15 threes.

No Pressure for Washington as Away Dogs

The Wizards fell to 2-12 on the season after a 108-96 loss to the Celtics on Friday. Washington, who were +15.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total score of 204 points was well below the O/U line of 238.5.

Washington went on a 10-0 run early, but the Celtics took control in the 4th quarter, outscoring the Wizards 33-24 after Washington had closed the gap to 75-72 heading into the final period.

The Wizards struggled offensively in their loss to the Celtics, managing just 96 points on 43.3% shooting. Their three-point shooting was particularly problematic, as they hit only 7 threes at a 25% clip.

Jordan Poole led the way with 23 points, including 13 in the 4th quarter, and 3 made threes at 42.9%. Kyle Kuzma added 21 points, while Malcolm Brogdon contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Defensively, the Wizards put together a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Celtics to just 20 points, but a 33-point 4th quarter from Boston sealed the loss for Washington. Overall, the Wizards allowed 108 points on 42% shooting from the field.

Washington did a good job defending the three, as the Celtics hit just 11 threes on 23% shooting. The Wizards also collected 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and finished with 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Will Indiana Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Indiana fell to 6-10 on the season after a 129-117 loss to the Bucks on Friday. The Pacers, who were +5.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 246 exceeded the O/U line of 235.5 by 10.5 points.

The Pacers struggled early, as the Bucks went on a 10-0 run to start the game. Indiana was down 34-22 after the 1st quarter and couldn’t make up ground, despite outscoring Milwaukee 38-36 in the 4th quarter.

In their 129-117 loss to the Bucks, the Pacers shot 47.3% from the field and connected on just 11 threes at a 32.4% clip. Pascal Siakam led the way with 25 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 56.2% from the floor.

Bennedict Mathurin added 20 points, with 12 coming in the 4th quarter. Tyrese Haliburton contributed 18 points and 9 assists, hitting 4 threes at 40% efficiency.

Defensively, the Pacers had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Bucks to 24 points, but they struggled in the 1st, 3rd, and 4th quarters, giving up 34, 35, and 36 points, respectively, in a 129-117 loss. Milwaukee shot 53% from the field.

Indiana also had trouble defending the three, as the Bucks hit 17 threes at a 47% clip. The Pacers allowed 20 free throws, with Milwaukee making 16. Indiana finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowed 10 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals and 6 blocks.