Pacers vs Wizards Prediction, Odds & Game Preview 4/8/2025

The Pacers are riding a four-game winning streak and have won 10 of their last 12 contests as they welcome the floundering Wizards to Gainbridge Fieldhouse Tuesday night.

Washington, losers of four of their last five, face a daunting challenge against an Indiana team that's torched them with over 130 points in their last two meetings—including a 53-point blowout less than two weeks ago.

The key matchup pits the Pacers' high-octane offense, fueled by Myles Turner's hot hand and Tyrese Haliburton's playmaking, against a Wizards defense that ranks dead last in the league, allowing a whopping 118.9 points per game on the road as Indiana Pacers host Washington Wizards.

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Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards preview

The red-hot Pacers look to complete a season sweep over the struggling Wizards when they clash at Gainbridge Fieldhouse tonight in what could be a lopsided affair given Indiana's recent surge of 12 wins in their last 15 outings.

Washington limps into Indianapolis having lost 10 of their last 12 games, with their defensive woes exposed in Sunday's 124-90 thrashing by Boston where they allowed 24 three-pointers.

Indiana's offensive juggernaut, averaging 117.5 points per game, has been fueled by Myles Turner's consistent scoring touch, as evidenced by his team-leading 24 points in their impressive road victory over Denver.

The talent gap looms large with the Wizards relying heavily on rookie Alex Sarr (16 points last game) while missing several key players including Khris Middleton and Saddiq Bey.

What makes this matchup particularly concerning for Washington is their league-worst first-quarter defense, surrendering 30.9 points per game to start games, against a Pacers squad that ranks second in fourth-quarter scoring (29.0 points).

History doesn't favor the visitors either, as Indiana has dominated this season's series, including a stunning 162-109 demolition of the Wizards on March 27th.

With the Pacers fighting to maintain their fourth seed in the Eastern Conference—currently three games ahead of Milwaukee—expect Tyrese Haliburton (who dished out 14 assists against Denver) to orchestrate another offensive clinic.

While the 18.5-point spread seems massive, the combination of Indiana's scoring prowess and Washington's defensive vulnerabilities could make this another forgettable night for the young Wizards squad.