Wizards vs Pacers

With the Pacers surging toward playoff seeding and the Wizards anchored near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, this matchup is about as lopsided as they come. Indiana, sitting at 47-31, has won three of its last five and continues to benefit from Tyrese Haliburton’s elite floor leadership and renewed scoring punch. On the other side, Washington is 17-61 and currently on a four-game losing streak, not seven. The Wizards continue to lean heavily on Jordan Poole with Tyus Jones still sidelined by a back injury—an arrangement that has yet to translate into consistent wins. Haliburton has historically carved up Washington’s soft perimeter coverage, averaging over 20 points and 10 assists in their last three meetings. With the Pacers eyeing postseason positioning, this has the feel of a business-like outing rather than a potential slip-up. That said, the moneyline at -2000 presents minimal betting value, and despite the low risk of upset, the return is too thin for solo plays. Recommendation: Avoid heavy moneyline bets unless used in parlays. Odds and availability are subject to change.

Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers enter Tuesday night’s matchup riding a three-game win streak and holding tight to their playoff seeding in the crowded Eastern Conference at 47-31. With postseason positioning on the line, expect Rick Carlisle’s squad to play with urgency against a struggling Wizards team that has lost four straight and now sits at 17-61. Washington’s offense remains limited, with Tyus Jones (back) still sidelined and Jordan Poole continuing to carry an inconsistent scoring load. Kyle Kuzma is not currently on the injury report, and there is no verified injury to rookie Bilal Coulibaly, making those mentions inaccurate. Poole has shown flashes but continues to struggle with efficiency, especially when facing Indiana’s versatile wings like Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam. While both teams favor pace, the Wizards' inability to finish possessions consistently—especially on the road, where they’ve often struggled to crack 110—makes the under appealing. Indiana, meanwhile, has a tendency to ease off the throttle in blowouts, further lowering scoring risk. With a total line of 238.5, this under play earns a C grade—reasonable, but volatile—given the possibility of garbage-time scoring swings. Odds and availability are subject to change.

Kyle Kuzma and the struggling Washington Wizards head into Indiana riding a four-game losing streak, but even that level of futility might not justify an 18.5-point line against a Pacers squad that, while playoff-bound at 47-31, has shown defensive lapses throughout the season. Indiana remains without Bennedict Mathurin (season-ending shoulder injury) and has been easing Tyrese Haliburton’s workload as the playoffs near, potentially softening their offensive ceiling in blowout scenarios. Despite their 17-61 record, Washington has kept four of their last six losses within 15 points, leaning on Jordan Poole’s erratic but occasionally explosive scoring and Marvin Bagley III’s activity in the paint. Meanwhile, the Pacers have gone 2-3 against the spread in their last five, occasionally coasting when heavily favored. With a playoff berth locked up, Rick Carlisle may again lean on the bench in the second half, offering the Wizards enough wiggle room to sneak inside the number. While Washington’s flaws are obvious, +18.5 is a wide enough cushion to merit consideration, especially against a Pacers team likely to prioritize rest over margin. This spread play carries modest value in a low-urgency spot. Odds and availability are subject to change.