Washington Wizards face Indiana Pacers in NBA Cup group play at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, with Pacers favored by 6.5 points and over/under at 240.5 amid both teams' struggles. (142 characters)
The Washington Wizards take on the Indiana Pacers during NBA Cup group play on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Both squads enter with tough records: Wizards at 2-15, aiming to snap an eight-game road losing streak, while Pacers stand at 2-16. Indiana holds as a solid favorite by 6.5 points.
Current lines show Pacers moneyline at -253 to -278, Wizards at +215 to +225. Spread lists Pacers -6.5 (-106 to -7.5), Wizards +6.5 (-108 to +7.5). Total points set at 240.5 (Over -111, Under -105).
Analysts pick Wizards +6.5 against the spread and Under 240.5 total. Projected score: Pacers 120, Wizards 117. Pacers' foes average 9.1 more points than the total, yet Indiana lost both games as heavy favorites this season; Wizards won 13.3% as underdogs.