Indiana Pacers at Washington Wizards NBA Picks & Predictions 3/17/2018

Saturday, March 17, 2018

Capital One Arena

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The Indiana Pacers head to Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards on Saturday, March 17, 2018. The opening line for this game has Washington as 3 point favorites.

The Pacers come into this game with an overall record of 40-29. They are 1st in the Central Division. They currently have a point differential of 1.5 as they are averaging 105.8 points per game while giving up 104.3 per contest. The Wizards have an overall mark of 39-30. They currently are 1st in the Southeast Division. They are averaging 107.5 points per contest and giving up 106.2, which is a point differential of 1.3.

Valuable Indiana Pacers Betting Trends

The Indiana Pacers are 39-30-0 against the spread

The Indiana Pacers are 25-41-3 against the over/under

Important Washington Wizards Betting Trends

The Washington Wizards are 32-36-1 against the spread

The Washington Wizards are 31-36-2 against the over/under

Key Indiana Pacers Injuries

03/16/18 F Myles Turner Ankle left last game, is "?" Saturday vs Washington
03/15/18 F Domantas Sabonis Ankle is "?" Saturday vs Washington

Key Washington Wizards Injuries

01/31/18 PG John Wall Knee is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Myles Turner comes into this game averaging 13.6 points per contest while playing 28.3 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 6.8 rebounds per contest and distributes 1.3 assists per game. His FG percentage is 50% while his free throw percentage is 76%. Victor Oladipo averages 23.5 points per contest in 34.2 minutes per game this year. He averages 4.2 assists per game and 5.3 rebounds per contest for Indiana. His field goal percentage is 47% for the season while his free throw percentage is 80%.

Player Spotlight

Bradley Beal has scored 23.3 points per contest while playing 36.5 minutes per game this season for the Wizards. He hauls in 4.5 rebounds per contest and has 4.7 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is at 79%. Otto Porter averages 15 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 32.1 minutes per game. He also brings in 6.5 rebounds per game and 2.1 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 50% and his free throw percentage is 84%.

Useful Team Statistics

Indiana averages 105.8 points per contest this year, which is 16th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 1.51 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a unit, which has them ranked 6th. From 3-point territory they shoot 37%, which is good for 9th in the NBA. They average 42.3 boards per contest and 22 assists per game, which ranks them 22nd and 22nd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 25th with 13.5 per game. The Pacers allow 104.3 points per contest which is 9th in the NBA. They also surrender a 46% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 17th and 5th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 43 rebounds a game which ranks 16th, and they allow 22.8 assists per game which puts them in 12th place in the league. They force 15.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 27th in the NBA.

Useful Team Statistics

Washington is 11th in the NBA with 107.5 points per contest this season. They are 10th in the league in shooting at 47%, while their average scoring margin is 1.3. They shoot 37% from beyond the arc, which is good for 5th in the league. They are 20th in the NBA in rebounding with 43.1 boards per contest and 5th in assists per game with 24.8. The Wizards are 15th in turnovers per contest with 14.5. The Wizards give up 106.2 points per game, which ranks them 15th in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 46% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 15th and 1st in those defensive statistics. They rank 10th with 21.9 dimes allowed per game and 12th with 42.6 boards surrendered per contest. The Wizards are 23rd in the league in forcing turnovers with 14.9 per contest this year.

Advanced Statistics

The Pacers are 10th in the league in defensive rating with 107.9, and their offensive rating of 109.5 is ranked 20th. They are 19th in the NBA in pace with 96.4 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% is 10th. As a unit they are 13th in the league in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 29% of their shot attempts, ranking 27th in the NBA. Indiana is 24th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.1 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 53%, which is 13th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

Washington is 16th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.6 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 52%, which is 18th in the NBA. The Wizards are 9th in the league in defensive rating with 108.6, and their offensive rating of 109.9 is ranked 17th. They are 17th in the NBA in pace with 96.7 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% is 12th. As a unit they are 11th in the league in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 31% of their shot attempts, ranking 24th in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's Pacers/Wizards NBA game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take Indiana +3

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