Wizards vs. Pacers Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets for Tuesday, April 8

Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers are riding high after beating the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, and they’re one step closer to locking up a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference.

Indiana has an easy matchup at home on Tuesday against the tanking Washington Wizards, who have the worst record in the Eastern Conference.

Washington has prioritized development all season long, and it’s set as a massive underdog against the playoff-bound Pacers on Tuesday.

Here’s a breakdown of the odds, players to watch in the prop market, and my prediction for this Eastern Conference matchup.

Wizards vs. Pacers Odds, Spread and Total

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Spread

Wizards +19 (-112)
Pacers -19 (-108)

Moneyline

Wizards: +1100
Pacers: -2100

Total

236 (Over -110/Under -110)

Wizards vs. Pacers How to Watch

Date: Tuesday, April 8
Time: 7:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
How to Watch (TV): MNMT, FanDuel Sports Network Indiana
Wizards record: 17-61
Pacers record: 47-31

Wizards vs. Pacers Injury Reports

Wizards Injury Report

Saddiq Bey – out
Malcolm Brogdon – out
Bilal Coulibaly – out
Anthony Gill – questionable
Richaun Holmes – doubtful
Corey Kispert – out
Khris Middleton – out
Tristan Vukcevic – questionable

Pacers Injury Report

RayJ Dennis – questionable
Enrique Freeman – questionable
Isaiah Jackson – out
Quenton Jackson – doubtful
Ben Sheppard – questionable
Pascal Siakam – questionable

Wizards vs. Pacers Best NBA Prop Bets

Indiana Pacers Best NBA Prop Bet

Tyrese Haliburton OVER 9.5 Assists (-135)

Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 9.3 assists per game this season, and he’s cleared 9.5 dimes in 16 of his 19 games since the All-Star break, averaging 11.3 dimes per game.

There is a little risk here if Haliburton is pulled early in a potential blowout, but I still love the Pacers’ chances of having a big offensive first half led by Haliburton moving the rock. Washington ranks just 26th in the NBA in opponent assists per game this season.

Wizards vs. Pacers Prediction and Pick

Do not overthink this matchup.

Washington is actively trying to lose to keep its odds in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery high, and the Wizards gave up an insane 162 points to the Pacers back on March 27.

That game was played in Washington, and I could see things going even worse for the Wizards on the road on Tuesday.

Washington has losses by 34, 12, 26 and and three (that game was against the tanking Brooklyn Nets) since losing to Indiana in late March.

The Wizards’ net rating is -16.1 over their last 10 games while the Pacers are 8-2 during that stretch and have won four straight.

I’ll lay the points with Indiana as it aims to lock up a top-four seed in the conference.

Pick: Pacers -19 (-108 at DraftKings)

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