Wizards vs. Pacers Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 12th, 2025

Arena and City where Wizards vs. Pacers will be playing

Get ready for an exciting NBA showdown as the Wizards square off against the Pacers on February 12th, 2025, in Washington, DC at Capital One Arena. Don't forget to check out our expert picks and predictions to boost your chances of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Wizards vs. Pacers betting tip and prediction

Don't miss the Eastern Conference clash taking place on February 12th, 2025, starting at 18:00. The Wizards enters as 9.5 point underdogs in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Wizards were -9.5 point favorites and won the game against Pacers, 112-104. The over/under for the upcoming game is 239 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 223.5 points, and the under was victorious.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, we're all familiar with the significance of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's explore how different teams are succeeding from long distance. The Wizards are currently knocking down 33.1% of their 3-pointers, displaying their accuracy from beyond the arc. On the other hand, the Pacers are converting 36.6% of their shots from long range, highlighting their proficiency in this aspect. The Wizards are dedicating 43% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Pacers are taking 39% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Washington Wizards

How are the Wizards playing this season?

The Wizards comes into this game with a 9-44 record, and they are currently 15th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Wizards are 3-7 in their last 10 games.

Did the Wizards win their most recent game?

No, Wizards fell to the Spurs, 131-121. Jordan Poole scored 28 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Wizards

The leading scorer for the Wizards this season is Jordan Poole, who is averaging 20.7 points per game. In the last game, he scored 31 points in DraftKings and 29.2 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Wizards

Coming into the February 12th, 2025 contest, Jonas Valanciunas leads the Wizards with 8.2 rebounds per game. Jordan Poole has a team-high 4.9 assists per game. He scored 31 DraftKings points and 29.2 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Wizards is Jordan Poole (1.4 steals per game). He has 31 DraftKings fantasy points and 29.2 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Alex Sarr is leading the way for the Wizards with 1.6 blocks per game

Wizards Team Analysis

The Wizards' point differential this season is -13.6 points per game, which ranks 30th in the NBA. They are averaging 108.2 points per game while allowing 121.8 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Wizards are making 12.8 shots per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Wizards are making 16 per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA.

Projected Wizards Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Pacers, the Wizards' starting lineup consisted of Daniel Gafford, Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija, Jordan Poole and Tyus Jones. For the upcoming matchup, the Wizards has the following injuries: Marvin Bagley III is out (knee), Saddiq Bey is out (knee) Anthony Gill is questionable (ankle), Khris Middleton is questionable (ankle) and Alex Sarr is out (ankle).

Indiana Pacers

How are the Pacers playing this season?

The Pacers head this game with a 29-23 record, and they are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pacers are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Pacers win their most recent game?

No, Pacers came up short against the Knicks, 128-115. Myles Turner scored 18 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Pacers

The leading scorer for the Pacers this season is Pascal Siakam, who is averaging 20.8 points per game. Pascal Siakam also leads the team in minutes played per game with 34.05.

Other Team Leaders for the Pacers

Pascal Siakam is leading the way with 7.3 rebounds per game. Tyrese Haliburton is dishing out a team-high 8.5 assists per game. In terms of steals, the Pacers' leader is Andrew Nembhard with 1.3 steals per game. The blocks' leader for the Pacers is Myles Turner, who is sending back 1.8 shots per game.

Pacers Team Analysis

The Pacers' point differential this season is 0.4 points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. They are averaging 115.7 points per game while allowing 115.3 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pacers are making 12.5 shots per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pacers are making 16.8 per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA.

Projected Pacers' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Wizards, the Pacers' starting five were Myles Turner, Obi Toppin, Aaron Nesmith, Bruce Brown and Andrew Nembhard. For the upcoming matchup, Pacers has the following injuries: Isaiah Jackson is out (achilles) and Myles Turner is questionable (concussion).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Wizards coming into this game as 9.5 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Pacers.

Money Line betting suggestion

Wizards are a 9.5 money line underdog for the game against the Pacers, and the suggestion is to pick the Pacers.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Wizards and Pacers is 239 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Wizards and Pacers have combined for just 3 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.