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Indiana Pacers at Washington Wizards, Preview, Prediction & Odds, February 19

The NBA is back, and bettors could have an easy win tonight with the Indiana Pacers taking on the Washington Wizards.

By Jordan Ramos February 19, 2026 · Updated October 3, 2026 · 5 min read

Jan 21, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) brings the ball up the court against the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

The NBA is back, and bettors could have an easy win tonight with the Indiana Pacers taking on the Washington Wizards. Washington is coming off a three-game losing streak before the break, while the Pacers, although a poor team, are heating up with a two-game winning streak.

Both teams are having nightmare seasons, but they could give fans and bettors a good game to watch to kickstart the second half of the season. With the NBA back in full swing, bettors could win big with the Indiana Pacers against the Washington Wizards.

Game Details

Date: February 19

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC

TV/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, Monumental Sports Network, NBA League Pass

Odds: Indiana Pacers -126, IND -2.5, o/u 232.5

Team Form & Recent Results

Indiana Pacers Recent Form

The Indiana Pacers are coming off a two-game winning streak and are hoping to keep it going.
Indiana has been having a nightmare season, with being 14th in the Eastern Conference.
The Pacers have been playing poorly on offense being 28th in PPG, 29th in FG%, and 20th in 3PT FG
Andrew Nembhard has been their best player, besides Siakam, scoring 17.4 PTS per game, and recording 3.0 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game.

Washington Wizards Recent Form

The Washington Wizards, before the break, have a three-game losing streak, and hope to snap it against the Pacers.
Washington has been having another rebuilding year, being 15th in the Eastern Conference.
Washington’s offense this season has been poor, ranking 25th in PPG and 27th in FG%, along with their defense ranking 29th in defensive ratings.
Kyshawn George has been the Wizards’ best player, scoring 15.1 PTS per game, with 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game.

Key Storylines

The Indiana Pacers will not have Pascal Siakam due to personal issues, along with Ivica Zubac and Johnny Furphy due to injuries, while the Wizards won’t have D’Angelo Russell and Alex Sarr ready for tonight’s game.
Indiana will have Miach Potter, Aaron Nesmith, and T.J. McConnell as GTD for tonight’s game.
Indiana is hoping to build off their two-game winning streak for a better record, while the Wizards are hoping to snap a three-game losing streak.
Las Vegas is preferring the Pacers due to the talent on the roster and potential returns from injury tonight.

Players to Watch

Indiana Pacers

Jarace Walker
The third year forward for the Pacers has been having a solid season with scoring 10.5 PPG, and averaging 2.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game.
In the win over the Nets, Walker scored 23 points, grabbed five rebounds, and dished out three assists.

Washington Wizards

Justin Champagnie
In the loss to the Cavaliers, Champagnie scored 12 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and dished out two assists.
The young star for the Wizards has been playing well this season, scoring 7.8 points per game, averaging 1.1 assists, and 5.8 rebounds with an undermanned lineup.

Matchup Breakdown

Offense vs. Defense

The Indiana Pacers’ offense has been regressing all season since their Finals appearance, ranking near last in PPG, FG%, and last in offensive rating. Indiana has been struggling with their defense, being 21st in defensive rating and 27th in steals, but takes care of the ball, being 11th in turnovers.

While the Pacers are having a regression of a season, the Wizards are having another year rebuilding the team, with a poor offense, ranking 27th in FG%, 25th in PPG, and turning the ball over, being 28th in turnovers. Washington’s defense has also been poor, being 29th in defensive rating and 21st in steals.

Coaching / Strategy Notes

The Indiana Pacers’ offense has been poor this season, ranking 28th in PPG, 29th in FG%, and 30th in offensive rating. Indiana’s defense has also been regressing this season, with it being 21st in defensive rating and 27th in steals.

While the Pacers are a poor team, the Washington Wizards are going through another rebuilding year, being 25th in PPG, 27th in FG%, and 19th in 3PT FG. Washington’s defense has been putrid, being 29th in defensive ratings and 21st in steals.

Prediction

Prediction: Indiana Pacers 112, Washington Wizards 99

How to Watch

TV channel/Local broadcasts: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, Monumental Sports Network
Streaming: NBA League Pass
Radio: SiriusXM

FAQ SECTION

Q: What time is the [Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards] game?

A: [The time for the Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards game will be at 7:00 PM.]

Q: Who is favored to win?

A: [Las Vegas is favoring the Pacers to win, due to the talent compared to the Wizards by 2.5 in the spread]

Q: Where is the game being played?

A: [Capital One Arena, Washington, DC]

Q: What are the betting odds?

A: [(Indiana Pacers -126, IND -2.5, o/u 232.5)]

Conclusion

While both teams are having nightmare seasons, the Indiana Pacers could win this game and cover against the Wizards due to their talent overshadowing the latter. Indiana, despite their flaws this season, has been playing well, winning two in a row, and could have a streak going against the Wizards.

With bettors potentially having an easy game to bet on, the Pacers could win a cover the spread against the Wizards, who are dealing with injuries and poor play from the team. Bettors could have a strong win tonight with the Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards and win easy money tonight.