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The NBA All-Star break didn’t do much good for either the Indiana Pacers or Washington Wizards, as both have a laundry list of inactive players as they open a two-game set in the U.S. Capitol tonight.
It’s a battle between the two worst teams in the East, and my Pacers vs. Wizards predictions and free NBA picks target the Under on Thursday, February 19.
Pacers vs Wizards prediction
Pacers vs Wizards best bet: Under 232.5 (-110)
The Washington Wizards have the second-worst scoring defense in basketball, but the Indiana Pacers aren’t in a position to take advantage.
Pascal Siakam, Ivica Zubac, and Obi Toppin are out, while T.J. McConnell and Aaron Nesmith are questionable. Indiana already ranks third-worst in scoring at 111.1 points per game.
The Wizards can’t capitalize, as Anthony Davis and Trae Young still haven’t debuted, and Alex Sarr is on the shelf.
The Pacers have won six of seven in this head-to-head, but with roster uncertainty, stick to the Under, which has hit in three straight meetings.
Pacers vs Wizards same-game parlay
Andrew Nembhard is one of Indiana’s few fully healthy regulars, and he’s been dealing, racking up at least nine dimes in seven of his last 11 games, missing the Over by an assist the other two times.
Jarace Walker led the Pacers in scoring with 24 last game against Brooklyn, but his follow-up hasn’t been great: in three previous games where he’s gone for 20+, he’s never scored more than 15 in the next game.
Pacers vs Wizards SGP
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Andrew Nembhard Over 8.5 assists
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Jarace Walker Under 17.5 points
Our “from downtown” SGP: Three’s a crowd
Let’s stick with this backcourt-frontcourt combo as we round out our big money SGP.
Nembhard’s 2.5 line on made threes is too inflated, considering the most moneyballs he’s ever hit in a game in nine career games vs. the Wiz is one.
Walker, meanwhile, has a gettable 1.5 line. He’s hit at least two triples in 12 of his last 16 games.
Pacers vs Wizards SGP
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Andrew Nembhard Over 8.5 assists
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Jarace Walker Under 17.5 points
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Andrew Nembhard Under 2.5 made threes
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Jarace Walker Over 1.5 made threes
Pacers vs Wizards odds
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Spread: Pacers -2.5 (-110) | Wizards +2.5 (-110)
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Moneyline: Pacers -140 | Wizards +120
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Over/Under: Over 232.5 (-110) | Under 232.5 (-110)
Pacers vs Wizards betting trend to know
Washington has covered the spread in seven of its last eight home games vs teams with a losing record. Find more NBA betting trends for Pacers vs. Wizards.
How to watch Pacers vs Wizards
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Location |
Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. |
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Date |
Thursday, February 19, 2026 |
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Tip-off |
7:00 p.m. ET |
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TV |
FDSN IN, MNMT |
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