The Washington Wizards will be taking on the Indiana Pacers in an Eastern Conference clash on Friday, Nov. 28, to continue their 2025 NBA Emirates Cup campaign. The Wizards are currently 1-2 in NBA Cup games, while the Pacers remain winless at 0-3.
Both the Pacers and Wizards have only won twice this season, sitting at the 14th and 15th spots in the East. Washington holds a 2-15 record, while Indiana has a 2-16 slate.
Here is the preview of the Wizards-Pacers clash at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is scheduled at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers odds
Moneyline: Wizards +210 vs Pacers -245
Spread: Wizards +6.5 (-109) vs Pacers -6 (-112)
Total (O/U): Wizards -105 (o240.5) vs Pacers -110 (u240.5)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers preview
Alex Sarr has been leading the Wizards this NBA season, averaging 18.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. In his last game against the Hawks, he had 27 points and 11 rebounds to steer Washington to its second win of the season.
Veteran CJ McCollum backs him up with averages of 18.2 points per game. McCollum is coming off a 46-point performance against the Hawks.
The Pacers will be leaning on Pascal Siakam, who puts up 23.9 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. However, he only recorded 11 points in their previous game against the Raptors.
Bennedict Mathurin has been the Pacers' second-best player, averaging 23.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. He had 15 points against the Raptors.
Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers betting tips
- Alex Sarr O/U 18.5 points – Take the over.
- CJ McCollum O/U 18.5 points– Take the over.
- Pascal Siakam O/U 23.5 points– Take the over.
- Bennedict Mathurin O/U 23.5 points– Take the under.
Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers prediction
We predict a win for the Indiana Pacers, snapping their three-game losing streak and stopping the Wizards from gaining any winning momentum this season. The Pacers hold the homecourt advantage, which could be enough of an edge to take down the Wizards in the NBA Cup.
Our prediction: Pacers win by 12.
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