The Washington Wizards are looking to halt a four-game losing streak when they travel to face the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday evening. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Washington currently holds a 4-7 record and hopes to secure its first victory of a four-game road trip. The Pacers, who are 3-8, have dropped seven of their last eight contests.
The Wizards came into Wednesday's matchup after a disappointing loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday. Despite a standout performance by Anthony Davis, Washington fell 122-111. Davis, who played through an ankle issue, scored 44 points on 16-of-21 shooting and grabbed 13 rebounds. It marked his third double-double in four games and his fifth of the season. However, the Wizards' reserves contributed only 10 points, leading to their third consecutive defeat on the current road trip.
Davis, 33, was acquired from the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 5 but missed the previous season due to a hand injury. He has been productive in his first year with Washington, ranking 12th in the league in rebounding with 9.7 per game and 13th in scoring with 25.7 points per game. He has recorded at least 26 points in six of his nine appearances this season.
The Pacers are 0-4 at home this season, making them one of four NBA teams without a home win. They are coming off a 125-122 loss at Dallas. Pascal Siakam leads the team with averages of 22.2 points and 6.8 rebounds. In the recent loss to the Mavericks, the 32-year-old forward scored 29 points, shooting 9-for-16 from the field and 5-for-8 from three-point range. The Pacers are 2.5-point favorites in the consensus odds for Wednesday's contest.
In other sports betting options for Wednesday, the NHL features a game between the Calgary Flames and the New York Rangers. The Flames are favored to win at Scotiabank Saddledome. The model projects the Flames to win 56% of the time, noting their strong home record despite a five-game losing streak to start the season. New York has struggled on the road, winning only two of its nine away contests.
College football action includes a matchup between Sacramento State and Central Michigan at 7:30 p.m. ET. Both teams have struggled offensively in the MAC conference. However, the model predicts the over of 42.5 points will hit in nearly 69% of simulations, citing recent high-scoring games for both clubs.
In college basketball, the 21st-ranked USC Trojans face the California Golden Bears at 11 p.m. ET in Berkeley. The Trojans started the season with two wins, including a narrow victory over Wichita State. California lost to Houston but has won its other two games by large margins. The model favors the Golden Bears to cover the 8.5-point spread, with simulations showing them covering in 88% of scenarios.
