Washington Wizards vs. Indiana Pacers Game Predictions (12-15-23)

Inside The Wizards staff gives you their predictions and analysis for the game against the Indiana Pacers.

The Washington Wizards (3-20) are at home against the Indiana Pacers (13-11) at Capital One Arena in Washington DC. Tip-off is at 7:00 p.m. E.S.T.  

This is the second time the Wizards and Pacers have met this year.

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The first meeting ended in a 143-120 Indiana victory.

A lot has happened for both teams since they met as that was opening night.

Let's see how the Inside The Wizards staff views the game tonight.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Smith (25) defends in the first quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse / Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Gage Sheets: Pacers 140 Wizards 127

Washington will be able to stay in the game because Indiana plays fast just like they do.

This game is going to be a track meet which is good and bad news.

It's good because the Wizards can play fast and if they can get a couple turnovers and missed shots it can turn into run outs and easy points.

It's bad because if the Pacers don't miss shots and Washington allows second chance points it will get out of hand quickly.

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Candi Waller Pacers 135, Wizards 122

The Indiana Pacers are coming off of a 140-126 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday so they may be looking to get back in the win column tonight against the Wizards. This next sentence may sound like a broken record but it's the truth. The Wizards need a win bad. It would be even sweeter to get a win on their home court. However, I don't think that will happen again tonight against the Pacers. Perhaps this will be a good opportunity for the Wizards to add a win but the Pacers roster is simply better and I expect the better team to leave Capital One Arena tonight with the win. 

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