Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards: Injuries Abound as Two Struggling Teams Face Off

Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards preview (Image via ESPN)For the first time this season, the Indiana Pacers will face off against the 3-20 Washington Wizards on Sunday. It is going to be neck to neck, since both teams have top-notch skills.However, they are also dealing with injuries. The Pacers are 4-10 in conference play. They are 2-15 against teams over .500 on the season.On the other hand, in conference games, the Wizards have a 2-16 record. In games decided by ten points or more, Washington's record is 2-15. The Pacers average 111.0 points a game, which is 17.3 fewer than the Wizards' 128.3. The Wizards' 46.3% field goal percentage is 1.3% less than the Pacers' opponents' 47.6% this season.These two giants are now prepared to face one another.Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards- When and where to watch the gameAt 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT), the Wizards-Pacers game is scheduled to begin. The Pacers will host CJ McCollum and the Washington Wizards at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indiana. FanDuel Sports Network Indiana will broadcast the live broadcast. Additionally, viewers can watch the entire event live on Prime Videos.Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards - Expected Starting LineupsIndiana PacersPG Andrew NembhardSG Ethan ThompsonSF Bennedict MathurinPF Pascal SiakamC Jay HuffWashington WizardsPG CJ McCollumSG Kyshawn GeorgeSF Justin ChampagniePF Will RileyC Marvin Bagley IIIIndiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards - Injury ReportIndiana PacersTyrese Haliburton (Achilles)- OutAndrew Nembhard (Calf)- QuestionableBen Sheppard (Calf)- OutWashington WizardsMalaki Branham (Thump)- OutBilal Coulibaly (Oblique)- OutCorey Kispert (Thumb)- OutKhris Middleton (Knee)- OutAlex Sarr (Adductor)- OutIndiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards - Game PredictionThe Over paid as the Wizards, a 17-point home underdog, defeated 130-126 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.Bub Carrington and CJ McCollum both had 27 points. Washington is 1-3 against the spread (ATS) and has dropped four straight games. The season's ATS is 7-16.The Pacers, on the other hand, lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 115-105 on the road on Friday, ending their two-game winning streak. As a 5-point underdog, they were unable to cover the Under hit. Leading the pace with 20 points on 8-for-18 shooting was Pascal Siakam. Indiana has won four of its previous seven games and covered in each triumph as it has recently found some rhythm. Now, they are ready for the Wizards.Also read:Jade Jones shares heartwarming Thanksgiving video featuring Tyrese Haliburton as Indiana Pacers shows inspiring recovery from Achilles injuryGet an chance to win ₹5000 Amazon Voucher by taking part in India's Biggest Habit Index! Take the survey here