Washington vs Indiana. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA

Command Analysis

Capital club will try to break into the playoffs from the second attempt, and now they will have more chances for a success, they will play at home this time, in front of their own fans, so it's a fun game to watch. Scott Brooks' team showed mental toughness in the last few matches of the season and everyone expects the same from them now.
Washington lost the game against Boston, despite the great performance from the Wizards. Though, they failed to stop Jayson Tatum and his partners (100:118). Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook scored 42 points combined, but it wasn't enough.
Now Wizards will play against Indiana, who is motivated and showed a great performance in the first play-in game, but this match will be held at the capital, which is a huge moral boost for the hosts.

Pacers are doing everything to secure a playoff spot and if they will keep their current form, they can gain an upper hand in a game against Washington. Team won two consecutive matches, one of them was a play-in match.
Indiana left no chance to Charlotte in a home game and scored almost 150 points (144:117). Oshae Brissett and Doug McDermott were unstoppable, their duo was the main threat for the Hornets defense and they scored 44 points combined.
In the most recent head-to-head games Pacers were often on the losing side, but they never left the court without a fight. We believe that this game will be played by the same scenario.
Trends
СтавкаWashington: total over 115.5
Wizards are averaging 116 points per game
СтавкаIndiana: total over 114.5
Pacers are averaging 115 points per game
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0.5
In last five head-to-head games only one quarter ended in a draw
Tip and bets
Indiana put up a great effort in the last game and eventually scored 144 points, so it's safe to say that team gave it all in that match. Washington wasn't expecting so much pressure from Boston and that's why they went down eventually. Despite the loss, capital club still has a chance to break into the playoffs, and now they will play at home, in front of their fans. In our opinion, it will be a decisive factor in this clash.
Our prediction - Washington Wizards to win (Including OT)
Pacers scored many points in the last game and they don't want to slow down. Wizards are an offensive team as well, Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook are ready for this game, so we expect a high-scoring match.
Our second prediction - total over 233.5 points































