Pacers vs Wizards Picks and Prediction – 3/27/2025

In Thursday night NBA action, the Indiana Pacers will invade the nation’s capital to face the Washington Wizards. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Pacers (42-30) are two games below .500 on the road and are in possession of a 1.5 game lead for fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. Last night, Indiana was unable to make the plays down the stretch of a 120-119 home loss versus Los Angeles. 

Benedict Mathurin tallied a team-high 23 points (7-16 FG) and five boards in 30 minutes off the Indiana bench. Tyrese Haliburton scored 16 points on 7-for-16 shooting and dropped 18 dimes. Myles Turner added 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Pacers, who shot 51 percent from the field.

The Washington Wizards have dropped 27 of their first 34 home games and own the worst overall record in the NBA. The Wizards (16-56) rank near the bottom of the league in defensive efficiency and are surrendering 120.5 points per game. Last night, Washington exploded for 45 points in the first quarter and held on late to earn a 119-114 road victory against Philadelphia. 

Number two overall draft pick Alex Sarr led all scorers with 24 points on 10-for-17 shooting and grabbed ten rebounds. Justin Champagnie chipped in 18 points (7-12 FG) and ten boards. Jordan Poole added 18 points and seven assists for the Wizards, who shot 51 percent from the field. 

Washington has shut down talented young players Corey Kispert (thumb) and Bilal Coulibaly (hamstring) for the rest of the season. These two teams rank in the top six of the league in tempo, so this should be a high-scoring affair. Take the Pacers to run away in the second half and over on the road. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Pacers win 129-112.