Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards Picks and Prediction for Friday, February 20, 2026
Use Code WWWC Two of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference matchup once again on Friday, Feb. 20. Read our Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards prediction along with our other NBA Picks. The Pacers are 15-40 and they have lost five of their last seven games. The Wizards are 14-39 and they have also lost four of their last seven. The two teams are tied for the worst record in the East. Washington defeated Indiana after controlling most of the game on Thursday night. This rematch on Friday will begin with tip-off set for 7 P.M. EST.
Pacers struggle after All-Star break with loss to Washington
Indiana is 15-40 overall this season. The Pacers are tied for last place in the East with the Wizards. The Pacers are 5-22 when playing on the road this season. They have won two of their last three games. The Pacers have also lost five of their last seven outings, though.
In their last game, the Pacers lost 112-105 to the Wizards on the road on Thursday, Feb. 19. Indiana led 95-94 late in the second half, but they went ice cold to end the game. The Wizards went on a 16-2 run, which broke the game wide open and allowed them to secure the win. The Pacers largest lead was nine points in the loss. They shot 41% from the field and 36% from behind the 3-point line. Jarace Walker led the team with 19 points on 5-for-15 shooting.
Pascal Siakam leads the team with 23.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Andrew Nembhard is passing for a team-high 7.5 assists per game.
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Indiana is dead last in offensive efficiency and they rank 21st in defensive efficiency. The Pacers are also the second-worst rebounding roster, too.
Indiana is averaging 111.2 points per game, which ranks third-worst. They are shooting 44.9% from the field, placing them second to last. The Pacers also rank23rd in 3-point shooting, hitting 34.7% from behind the arc.
On defense, the Pacers are allowing 118.6 points per game, which ranks 24th. They are the 26th ranked defensive team, allowing 48.3% from the field. Indiana is the second-best 3-point defensive team, allowing 34.6% from behind the arc.
Indiana is 28-28 against the spread this season. They are 0-3 against the spread when they have been road favorites. The Pacers are 4-5 against the spread with zero days of rest. The under is 33-23 when the Pacers have played this season. The under is 2-1 as a road favorite. The under is also 6-3 with no rest.
Wizards found ways to win over Indiana on Thursday
Washington is 14-39 overall this season. The Wizards are in last place in the Eastern Conference. They are tied with the Pacers for the worst record in the conference. Both teams are a few games ahead of Sacramento for the worst record in the sport, though. The Wizards are 9-18 when playing at home this year. Washington has only lost four of their last seven games coming into this outing.
In their last game, the Wizards defeated Indiana 112-105 at home on Thursday, Feb. 19. The Wizards led for 79% of the game. They strung together a key 16-2 fourth-quarter run, which was massive in the outcome of the game. The Wizards shot 44% from the field and 30% from behind the arc in the win. Anthony Gill led the team with 13 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
Alex Sarr leads the team with 17.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Kyshawn George is passing for a team-high 4.8 assists per game.
Washington is the fourth-worst offensive team and the second-worst defensive team in the sport. The Wizards are also the third-worst rebounding team.
Washington is averaging 111.2 points per game, which ranks 25th. They are the 27th ranked shooting team, making 45.6% from the field. The Wizards are the 17th ranked 3-point shooting team, hitting 35.4% from behind the arc.
On defense, the Wizards are allowing 123.1 points per game, which ranks second-most. They are the 22nd ranked defense allowing 47.8% from the field. Opponents are hitting 36.6% from behind the 3-point line, placing Washington 23rd.
The Wizards are 23-31 against the spread this season. They are 3-6 against the spread with zero days of rest. They are 13-13 with equal days of rest. Washington is also 12-13 against the spread as a home underdog. The over is 28-26 when the Wizards have played this season. The under is 6-3 when playing on no rest. The under is also 13-12 as a home underdog.
Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards Picks
Pacers vs Wizards Spread Pick
- Washington Wizards +2.5 (5 units)
The Pacers do not have any of their key players available in this game with Pascal Siakam, TJ McConnell, Obi Toppin and newly acquired Ivica Zubac all expected to miss the game. There are some real young players featuring for Indiana and the team’s inexperience will be a difference maker in a back-to-back scenario. The Wizards looked strong against Indiana on Thursday night and they should replicate this success in this game. Kyshawn George does have the capabilities to pop off for a big night and this could be one of them.
Take Washington to cover.
Pacers vs Wizards Over/Under Pick
- Take the under (5 units)
Washington has the fourth-worst offensive efficient team in the league. The Pacers have the least efficient offense and it will show in this game. Lack of shot making along with inability to control tempo will not lend this game to being an offensive power. For Washington, the under is 6-3 when playing on no rest. The under is also 13-12 as a home underdog. The under is also 6-3 with no rest for Indiana, too.
Take the under on Friday.
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