Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Matchup

Check out our Suns vs. Pacers prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Indianapolis.

  • The Suns' record sits at 15-17.
  • Phoenix has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (10th).
  • The Suns are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pacers.
  • The Pacers take on the Suns at 17-18.
  • Indiana has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (6th).
  • The Pacers are coming off a 128-115 win vs. the Suns.

Suns vs Pacers Prediction

The Phoenix Suns will be in Indianapolis tonight to take on the Pacers in a non-conference matchup. The Suns are currently 11th in the Western Conference, while the Pacers are 8th in the East.

Despite their losing streak, the Suns are just 1.5-point underdogs and +104 on the moneyline. The over/under line is currently sitting at 233.5 points.

Suns vs. Pacers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Phoenix Suns at Indiana Pacers
  • Where: Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • Date: Saturday, January 4th
  • Betting Odds IND -1.5, PHO +104 | IND -124 O/U 233.5

Suns Preview: Will the Suns Exceed Expectations on the Road?

The Suns fell to 15-17 on the season after a 117-112 home loss to the Grizzlies on Tuesday. Phoenix, favored by 5.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 229, falling short of the 238.5-point O/U line.

After falling behind early, the Suns went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 71-60 to 71-70. They outscored the Grizzlies 31-22 in the 3rd quarter but couldn’t complete the comeback, as both teams scored 26 points in the 4th.

In their 117-112 loss to the Grizzlies, the Suns struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 30% clip. Their overall shooting percentage was 45.7%.

Kevin Durant led the way with 29 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 57.9% from the field and 40% from three. Tyus Jones added 21 points, while Devin Booker contributed 16 points despite shooting just 20% from the field.

The Suns struggled defensively in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 36 and 33 points, respectively, but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 22 points. Overall, they allowed 117 points on 42% shooting from the Grizzlies.

From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed Memphis to hit 15 threes at a 34% clip. The Grizzlies also went to the line 33 times, making 22 free throws. Phoenix gave up 16 offensive rebounds but recorded 9 steals and 10 blocks.

Pacers Preview: Can the Pacers Deliver Being Favored at Home?

The Suns dropped to 15-17 on the season after a 117-112 home loss to the Grizzlies on Tuesday. Phoenix, who were -5.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 229, falling short of the 238.5 O/U line.

After falling behind early, Phoenix went on a 10-0 run to close the gap, but they couldn’t complete the comeback. They outscored Memphis 31-22 in the 3rd quarter but were unable to gain ground in the 4th, as both teams scored 26 points in the final period.

Tyrese Haliburton's 33 points and 15 assists powered the Pacers to a 128-115 win over the Heat, as he hit 6 threes at a 46.2% rate. Overall, Indiana connected on 17 threes, shooting 42.5% from deep and 53.1% from the field.

Haliburton scored 16 points in the 1st quarter and added 12 more in the 3rd. Myles Turner contributed 11 of his 21 points in the 3rd, while Jarace Walker scored 7 of his 12 points in the 4th quarter.

Defensively, the Pacers gave up 115 points to the Heat, allowing 33 points in the 3rd and 32 in the 4th. Indiana allowed Miami to shoot 57% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Heat hit 11 threes at a 42% clip. The Pacers sent Miami to the line 21 times, where they made 18 free throws. Indiana finished with 26 defensive rebounds, 9 steals, and 4 blocks.

Suns vs Pacers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last five road contests, the Suns offense has averaged 110 points per game while allowing an average of 117. Phoenix posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
  • In their last three home games, Indiana has averaged 118 points per game while allowing 123. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Suns have a straight up record of 1-9. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Pacers have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-7-1.

Suns vs Pacers Prediction

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