Wizards vs Pacers NBA Picks
I know some are saying the Wizards stole game one but since I thought that would happen I am of a different opinion. Washington has been a strong road team all season long and in these playoffs even stronger.[ad-4468020]
Washington Wizards (1-0) vs. Indiana Pacers
Wednesday May 7
BankersLife Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, IN
8:00PM
Moneyline:
Spread: Indiana -4
Total: 184.5
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Washington
Everybody seems to know that except oddsmakers who keep installing them as underdogs. Washington has Indiana right where they want them.
In G1 the Wizards jumped on the Pacers early and then held on. It’s was a pretty balanced effort too with all 5 starters scoring in double figures led by Bradley Beal’s 25 points.
There was also a Drew Gooden sighting as the aged forward scored 12 points to lead the bench, while also grabbing 13 rebounds in just 18 minutes. Awesome production.
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With the way the Wizards have been winning on the road in the playoffs I am not sure this is a true line or not. I know Washington are not the Jordan Bulls but how can you not make this one at least a pick’em.
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I think they are worried about the number getting too low and getting unbalanced action.
Indiana
The Pacers may have escaped the first round but it does not look like they have found any solutions for their problems.
They have once again squandered their homecourt advantage and Washington is a much better team than Atlanta. It is almost like they are trying to make sure they are remembered as one of the shakiest top seeds in history.
Roy Hibbert once again was a complete no show – 0 points and 0 rebounds with 5 fouls. Given how bad he has been in the playoffs it is easy to blame him for the loss but I am not sure that would be totally fair.
Paul George and Lance Stephenson shot 8 for 30 so they deserve a lot of criticism too.
Can they rebound to lead a victory on Wednesday?
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I feel like a broken record now but I just don’t see how you can put your money behind the Pacers with confidence.
Sure they have bounced back more than once in these playoffs but do you really want to keep counting on that. I would pass or go with the Wiz.
Spread prediction: Washington +4
Total prediction: Over
Score prediction: Washington 101 – Indiana 99
