Phoenix Suns (15-17) vs. Indiana Pacers (17-18)
January 4, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers -1.5; Over/Under: +233.5
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The Phoenix Suns and Indiana Pacers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s an Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction. This article will include an Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Grizzlies and Warriors, and they play the 76ers, Hornets, and Hawks next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 112.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.9 points on 47 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.7 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 25.1 points and 3.7 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Bucks, beat the Heat, and they play the Nets, Bulls, and Warriors next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 114.6 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 116.9 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 19.9 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 17.6 points and 3.7 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 7.2 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pacers have won each of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Pacers have lost each of their last seven games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Suns have won each of their last nine road games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Suns have covered the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Myles Turner ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.0) this season.
- Tyrese Haliburton ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.9) this season.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Tyus Jones ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.9) this season.
- Devin Booker ranks 8th amongst qualified players for FT% (90.2%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points (345) this season.
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (9.9) this season.
- The Suns rank 30th for points in the paint (1322) this season.
- The Suns rank 30th for points in the paint per game (41.3) this season.
Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
I’ve been saying for the last week or so, that the Indiana Pacers have flipped their season around. Here the Pacers are with a 7-3 SU and ATS record in their last 10 games. The Pacers are defending with more effort, and their offense has found its form. Is it too early to say the Pacers are good again? The Phoenix Suns continue to underachieve, and they’ve lost 7 of their last 10 games. The Suns don’t play any defense, and they’re 11-21 ATS on the season. Only the Kings are worse at covering numbers than the Suns this season. The Suns are also 5-9 SU on the road. Yeah… Give me the Pacers and the small number at home.
