Published Feb 14, 9:41pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 14, 9:41pm ET
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Updated Feb 14, 9:41pm ET
One of the games on Thursday's NBA slate features the Washington Wizards hosting the Indiana Pacers. Who has the edge in our Wizards vs Pacers pick?
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| Washington Wizards | +194 |
| Indiana Pacers | -213 |
After a surprising win over the Pistons, Washington enters this matchup amid a three-game losing streak. Their latest setback was a 138-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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The Wizards trailed by 15 points before getting within five points early in the second half. However, Cleveland responded, extending the lead to 19 points entering the final frame, effectively putting the game out of reach.
Kyshawn George led the road team with 17 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Jamir Watkins added 16 points on 7-of-16 shooting from the field.
On the other side, the Pacers are riding a two-game win streak, which includes a 115-110 victory against the Brooklyn Nets.
Indiana was missing eight players and trailed 64-53 at the break. But despite being severely short-handed, the Pacers answered with a 62-46 surge in the second half, which included a 31-20 burst in the fourth quarter to pull off the come-from-behind win.
Jarace Walker guided the offense with 23 points and five rebounds. Micah Potter and Ethan Thompson led the second unit, scoring 19 and 15 points, respectively.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Look for Indiana to come out on top for a couple of reasons. First, the Pacers have taken six of the previous seven meetings in this series. Second, Washington is just 3-11 in its last 14 February outings.
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