Game Details:
Matchup: Wizards (17-59) vs Pacers (44-32)
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Betting Line: Pacers -11.5 | Over/Under: 235.5

Key Storylines

Pacers Playoff Push: As the regular season winds down, the Pacers are locked in a tightly contested playoff race in the East. Every win matters, and facing a struggling team like the Wizards presents a must-win opportunity for Indiana.

Wizards in Full Rebuild Mode: Washington has had a forgettable season, and with just 17 wins, they’re already eliminated from playoff contention. They’re continuing to prioritize development, giving more minutes to young talents like Bilal Coulibaly and Johnny Davis.

Recent Form: The Pacers have won six of their last eight and are looking to bounce back from a tough loss to the Celtics in their last outing. The Wizards, on the other hand, have lost five straight and are just 3-17 in their last 20 games.

Injury Report

Wizards:
Out: Deni Avdija (ankle), Landry Shamet (foot)
Questionable: Marvin Bagley III (back)

Pacers:
Out: Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder), Jalen Smith (knee)
Questionable: Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring)

Betting Trends

Against the Spread (ATS):

Wizards: 29-44-3 ATS this season
Pacers: 40-35-1 ATS this season

Over/Under Trends:

The total has gone over in 41 of Indiana’s 76 games
The total has gone over in 35 of Washington’s 76 games

Player Prop to Watch

Jordan Poole (Wizards) – Points Total: 22.5
Poole has averaged 24.2 points in his last five games and should continue to carry the scoring load with Avdija sidelined. Against Indiana’s fast pace, the over looks appealing.

Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers) – Assists Total: 9.5
If he suits up, Haliburton’s playmaking will be key to cracking Washington’s defense. He tallied 11 assists in their previous meeting.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: Pacers -11.5 → Given how badly Washington has struggled on the road (5-34), Indiana should be able to control this game early and cover the double-digit spread.

Total: Over 235.5 → Both teams rank bottom-five in defensive rating and top-10 in pace. Expect a high-scoring shootout.

Player Prop: Jordan Poole Over 22.5 points → The volume is there, and Indiana’s defense has struggled to contain aggressive scoring guards.

Final Score Prediction: Pacers 128, Wizards 112