Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
| Game Time | 9:00 pm EST |
| Indiana Pacers Line | +6.5 |
| Phoenix Suns Line | -6.5 |
| Total | 235 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two teams from opposing conferences coming off back-to-back wins are clashing in this matchup, when the Phoenix Suns are hosting the Indiana Pacers. The Suns saw Kevin Durant back in the lineup and have better playing better lately, having lost just once in their last four games. Phoenix are playing the second straight game at home, where they have been playing their best basketball of the season. The Pacers have also lost just once in their last four games, following a four-game losing streak, and are making their first stop of a three-game road trip in the West.
Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
Phoenix Suns Injury Report: Ryan Dunn is day-to-day, Jusuf Nurkic, Kevin Durant, Collin Gillespie is out
Indiana Pacers Injury Report: Javonte Green, Karlo Matkovic, Daniel Theis, Jordan Hawkins, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson and Jose Alvarado are out
Phoenix Suns Form and Trends
The Suns have a 14-11 record this season and are tied with two more teams on the 6th place of the West. The Suns 9-16 against the spread and 15-10 in over/under. Phoenix has a 9-4 home record, but are 4-9 against the spread with a +2.7-point differential. The Suns are 3-1 in their last 4 games but are 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 games. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
The Suns are coming off a 116-109 win over Portland, as they shot with 48% from the field and saw all five of their starters reaching double digits in scoring. Devin Booker led Phoenix’s offense with 28 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.
Kevin Durant leads the Suns in scoring with 25.7 points, adding 6.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists. Devin Booker adds 25.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 6.4 assists.
Indiana Pacers Recent Form and Trends
The Pacers have a 12-15 record this season and are tied with the Bulls on the 8th place of the East. Indiana is 10-16-1 against the spread and 16-10-1 in over/under. The Pacers have a 4-11 road record, and are 5-10 against the spread, with a -6.6-point differential. Pacers are 3-1 in their last 4 games. Under is 3-1-1 in their last 5 games.
The Pacers are coming off a 119-104 over New Orleans, as they shot with 51% from the field, while holding the Pelicans into just 39%. Pascal Siakam led Indiana’s offense with 22 points and 5 rebounds.
Siakam leads the Pacers in scoring with 19.9 points, adding 6.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists. Tyrese Halliburton adds 18.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and a team-high 8.6 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Suns average 114 points per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA. Phoenix shoots with 47.1% from the field (11th), and with 38.3% from beyond the arc (6th). Defensively, the Suns allow 114.2 points per game, which is 19th in the league.
Offensively, the Pacers are averaging 114.4 points per game, which is 11th in the league. They shoot 48.9% from the field 5th) and 37.5% from beyond the arc (10th). Defensively, the Pels allow 117.3 points per game, which is just 26th in the league.
The Suns re 7-2 in their last 9 meetings against the Pacers, but the Pacers are 3-1-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Under is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings.
Prediction
In this Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, the Suns are coming as -6.5 home favorites. Both teams have been playing better lately, but I cannot trust the Pacers on the road. Indiana is just 4-11 on the road and they are the third-worst covering team in the NBA on the road, as they have been losing by an average of 6.6 points. The Pacers are also starting a small Western road trip, while the Suns are playing their second straight home game. The value here lies with the home team, as I totally expect the Suns to win easily tonight. Take the Phoenix Suns by -6.5 points at home. Nick’s Pick: Phoenix Suns -6.5
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