Washington Wizards vs. Indiana Pacers Prediction: Can Jordan Poole, Wizards Rack Up Points in Debut?
Washington Wizards vs. Indiana Pacers Prediction: Can Jordan Poole, Wizards Rack Up Points in Debut?
Last year, the Wizards had one of the worst defenses in the NBA. It won’t be much different in 2023; just look at their roster. It’s filled with guys who love to score but lack any sort of defensive presence. Tonight, they face the Pacers for both teams’ season opener. Will we see an offensive shootout at the Fieldhouse?
Wizards vs. Pacers Date, Time, And Where To Watch
- Date: October 25, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: Bally Sports Midwest
Jordan Poole is going to be a star for the Wizards this season. He probably won’t carry them to the playoffs, but he will take plenty of shots. He finally gets to play the “lead role” after sitting behind Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson for years. Kyle Kuzma is also coming off one of his best seasons, and should bring plenty of offense to this lineup. The Wizards can score, and with their spread moving from +7.5 to +5 with less than 50% of the bets and handle backing them, it’s looking like the Wizards are the sharp side in this contest.
If the Wizards want to cover or win this game, the total is going to soar over. That’s probably why the total has jumped from 230.5 to 235.5 with less than 35% of the bets on the over. More than 60% of the handle is on the over though. These splits look sharp for the over…
I don’t see a world where Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma don’t get plenty of shots up in this new-look offense without Bradley Beal. This team is out to prove that they can win without their superstar, who chose to leave for a contender instead of rocking with these guys.
Don’t sleep on the young combo of Haliburton and Mathurin, who both should continue to improve with time in this league. The Pacers can put up some points. They will have no problem keeping up with the Wizards tonight at all with this young core looking to make some noise in their home opener.
With the total on the rise, bet the over before the number gets any higher. This game should be the most high-scoring affair of Wednesday’s loaded NBA slate. Sit back, relax and enjoy Jordan Poole’s debut with the Wizards; he might drop a 40-piece.
Washington Wizards vs. Indiana Pacers Betting Pick
Pick: WAS/IND o235.5 total points (-110) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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