Indiana Pacers at Washington Wizards 10/28/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 10/28/2022 at 12:16 PM ET

Indiana Pacers at Washington Wizards 10/28/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Indiana Pacers look to snap a two-game losing streak when visiting the Washington Wizards on Friday. Indiana is 1-4 and fourth in the Central Division. The Pacers were defeated by the Chicago Bulls 124-109 on Wednesday. Buddy Hield was the leading scorer for Indiana with 24 points but the Pacers shot just 43% overall and committed 20 turnovers. Indiana was outrebounded by Chicago 44-38.

Tyrese Haliburton is leading Indiana in scoring and assists with averages of 24.0 points and 9.8 assists per game, while Jalen Smith is the leading rebounder with an average of 8.8 rebounds per game. Bennedict Mathurin is the second leading scorer with an average of 22.3 points per game and one of four players for Indiana averaging double-figures in scoring. Indiana is shooting 43.9% overall and 33.1% from 3-point territory.

Washington looks for its second consecutive win on Friday when hosting Indiana. Washington is 3-1 and tied for first with Atlanta in the Southeast Division. The Wizards defeated the Detroit Pistons 120-99 on Tuesday. Kyle Kuzma was the leading scorer for Washington with 25 points. The Wizards shot 51.8% overall and held Detroit to 40.9% shooting. Washington outrebounded Detroit 47-41.

Kyle Kuzma is the leading scorer for Washington with an average of 21.0 points per game, while Bradley Beal is the second leading scorer with an average of 20.5 points per game. Kristaps Porzingis is the leading rebounder with an average of 7.8 rebounds per game and Beal is the leader in assists with an average of 6.2 assists per game. Washington is shooting 49.4% overall and 36.4% from 3-point territory.

Washington is off to a strong start at 3-1 straight up and 2-1-1 against the spread. The Wizards have balanced scoring with Kyle Kuzma and Bradley Beal averaging 21.0 points and 20.5 points per game respectively. Indiana has struggled to start the season, failing to cover the number four of the last five. Indiana has failed to cover the number in seven of the last nine head-to-head versus Washington and Washington has covered the nut in each of the last five played that home versus Indiana. Final Score Prediction, Washington Wizards win and cover ATS 111-104.

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