- Matchup: Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network
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The Indiana Pacers (15-40) head to Capital One Arena this Thursday to take on the Washington Wizards (14-39).
In their last outing, the Pacers faced the Nets and secured a victory with a final score of 115-110. In terms of fouls, both teams finished with 18. Indiana successfully converted 14 of their 33 three-point attempts. The Nets maintained a free throw shooting percentage of 76.9%, going 20 for 26. On the boards, Brooklyn recorded a total of 47 rebounds (12 offensive, 35 defensive) and contributed 5 blocks. They also tallied 25 assists and stole the ball 8 times. Defensively, Indiana allowed their opponents to shoot 44.7% from the field (38 of 85). The Pacers managed to dish out 29 assists, forced 17 turnovers, and achieved 11 steals. They secured 42 rebounds overall, including 9 on the offensive end, and shot 71.4% from the free-throw line, making 10 of 14 attempts. As a result, Indiana finished the game with a field goal percentage of 48.9% (45 out of 92) and converted 15 of their 42 three-point shots.
Jarace Walker was a standout player for Indiana in this contest, hitting 50.0% of his shots and registering 3 assists. Over 32 minutes of play, he grabbed 5 rebounds and scored 23 points on 9 of 18 shooting.
The Pacers enter this matchup with a record of 15-40 for the season. They average 111.1 points per game, placing them 28th in the league, while converting 44.9% of their field goals. Indiana has been effective from beyond the arc, shooting 34.7% (700 of 2,020) and 76.7% from the free throw line. As a team, they average 42.7 rebounds per game and have accumulated 1,433 assists this season, ranking 14th in the league for assists. The Pacers turn the ball over 14.2 times per game and average 21.9 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Pacers force 13.9 turnovers each game and commit 20.7 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 34.6% from three-point range and rank 24th in the league for points allowed per game (118.6). Indiana’s opponents also enjoy a field goal percentage of 48.3% (2,370 out of 4,903) and secure 47.1 rebounds against them on average. They rank 10th in the league for assists allowed, having given up 1,410 assists this season.
In their most recent game, the Wizards suffered a defeat with a score of 138-113 against the Cavaliers. Washington allowed Cleveland to record 51 rebounds (16 offensive). The Wizards shot 42.1% from three-point territory, making 16 of 38 attempts, and converted 32 of 37 free throw attempts for an impressive 86.5%. Defensively, they permitted the Cavaliers to shoot 54.2% from the field (45 of 83). Washington ended the game shooting 40.4% from the field (42 out of 104) and managed 14 of 46 three-point attempts for 30.4%. At the free throw line, they converted 15 out of 18 attempts for an 83.3% success rate. The Cavaliers committed 15 fouls, allowing the Wizards to shoot a total of 18 free throws, while Washington gave up the ball 15 times and came away with 13 steals, collecting 21 defensive rebounds and 19 offensive boards for a total of 40 rebounds in the game.
Kyshawn George was notable for the Wizards, scoring 17 points in 24 minutes with a shooting rate of 33.3% (4 of 12) and collecting 5 rebounds along with 3 assists.
Currently, Washington holds a record of 14-39 this season. The Wizards shoot 45.6% from the field, ranking 27th in the league. They’ve scored a total of 5,944 points this season, averaging 112.2 points per game. Additionally, they average 43.5 rebounds and assist 25.2 times per game, ranking 21st in the league, while committing 15.6 turnovers per contest. Washington also averages 21.1 fouls per game and shoots 77.1% from the free throw line.
Defensively, the Wizards rank 29th in the NBA for points allowed, giving up an average of 123.1 points per game. They force 13.5 turnovers each game while opponents shoot 47.8% from the field, placing them 22nd in the league in that category. Washington’s defensive unit allows 36.6% shooting from three-point range (737 of 2,016) and grants opponents a free throw percentage of 79.5%. Additionally, they allow 28.8 assists and 47.8 rebounds per game, ranking 29th and 30th in the NBA, respectively.
So, what is tonight’s parlay prediction?
Prediction: Bet on Washington and the under for the total points
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