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The experts predicted a victory for the Washington Wizards, but it's no sure thing at this point. They currently hold a 2 to nothing lead over the Indiana Pacers.

Washington hasn't had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to two points or fewer. Indiana is in a similar position to the Wizards as their squad has been held to no more than zero points.

this is the first time the Pacers have ever been down going into the first quarter

Who's Playing

Indiana @ Washington

Current Records: Indiana 25-32; Washington 25-29

What to Know

The Indiana Pacers need to shore up a defense that is allowing 116.93 points per matchup before their game Saturday. They might have tired legs after a contest yesterday as they head on the road against the Washington Wizards at 7 p.m. ET Feb. 11 at Capital One Arena. Indiana might not be the betting favorite, but it's doubtful the players in their locker room care too much about that.

On Friday, the Pacers lost to the Phoenix Suns at home by a decisive 117-104 margin. The top scorer for Indiana was small forward Bennedict Mathurin (22 points).

Meanwhile, it was all tied up 61-61 at the half for Washington and the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, but Washington stepped up in the second half for a 118-104 win. Washington's center Kristaps Porzingis did his thing and shot 8-for-14 from downtown and finished with 36 points and nine rebounds.

Washington's victory lifted them to 25-29 while Indiana's loss dropped them down to 25-32. We'll see if the Wizards can repeat their recent success or if the Pacers bounce back and reverse their fortune.

 

How To Watch

• When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Capital One Arena -- Washington, District of Columbia
• TV: Bally Sports Midwest - Indiana
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $14.60

Odds

The Wizards are a solid 6-point favorite against the Pacers, according to the latest NBA odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Wizards, as the game opened with the Wizards as a 4-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Washington have won 14 out of their last 27 games against Indiana.

• Dec 09, 2022 - Indiana 121 vs. Washington 111
• Oct 28, 2022 - Indiana 127 vs. Washington 117
• Oct 19, 2022 - Washington 114 vs. Indiana 107
• Mar 06, 2022 - Washington 133 vs. Indiana 123
• Feb 16, 2022 - Indiana 113 vs. Washington 108
• Dec 06, 2021 - Indiana 116 vs. Washington 110
• Oct 22, 2021 - Washington 135 vs. Indiana 134
• May 20, 2021 - Washington 142 vs. Indiana 115
• May 08, 2021 - Washington 133 vs. Indiana 132
• May 03, 2021 - Washington 154 vs. Indiana 141
• Mar 29, 2021 - Washington 132 vs. Indiana 124
• Aug 03, 2020 - Indiana 111 vs. Washington 100
• Nov 06, 2019 - Indiana 121 vs. Washington 106
• Feb 23, 2019 - Indiana 119 vs. Washington 112
• Jan 30, 2019 - Washington 107 vs. Indiana 89
• Dec 23, 2018 - Indiana 105 vs. Washington 89
• Dec 10, 2018 - Indiana 109 vs. Washington 101
• Mar 17, 2018 - Washington 109 vs. Indiana 102
• Mar 04, 2018 - Indiana 98 vs. Washington 95
• Feb 05, 2018 - Washington 111 vs. Indiana 102
• Feb 16, 2017 - Washington 111 vs. Indiana 98
• Feb 10, 2017 - Washington 112 vs. Indiana 107
• Dec 28, 2016 - Washington 111 vs. Indiana 105
• Dec 19, 2016 - Indiana 107 vs. Washington 105
• Mar 05, 2016 - Indiana 100 vs. Washington 99
• Jan 15, 2016 - Washington 118 vs. Indiana 104
• Nov 24, 2015 - Indiana 123 vs. Washington 106