Phoenix Suns (26-18) vs. Indiana Pacers (24-21)
January 26, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers +4.5; Over/Under: +241
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The Phoenix Suns are riding a 7-game winning streak. The Indiana Pacers need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers prediction.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns beat the Lakers, Trail Blazers, Kings, Pelicans, Pacers, Bulls, and Mavericks during this streak. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 116.5 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 29.1 points and 5.7 assists, while Devin Booker is averaging 27.2 points and 4.9 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Grayson Allen is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 81.9 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Team Facts
- The Suns have won each of their last 18 games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- Seven of the Suns’ last eight games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers rebounded from losses to the Suns and Nuggets with a win over the 76ers. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 124.8 points on 50.6 percent shooting and allowing 122.9 points on 50.4 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 23.6 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Myles Turner is averaging 17.4 points and 7.1 rebounds. Pascal Siakam is the third double-digit scorer and Bennedict Mathurin is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Team Facts
- The Pacers have lost each of their last six night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Seven of the Pacers’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers prediction
The Phoenix Suns are looking more and more like a team that’s figuring things out with Durant, Booker, and Beal on the court together. The Indiana Pacers are on the end of a back to back and could once again be without Tyrese Haliburton. The Phoenix Suns are the healthier rested team, and they’re playing the better ball as of late. The Suns also beat the Pacers by 7 points a few days ago back in Phoenix. Assuming Haliburton is still out, I have to lay the chalk with the Suns on the road.
