Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Phoenix Suns Line | +2 |
| Indiana Pacers Line | -2 |
| Total | 234.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
The struggling Phoenix Suns, are back on the road, where they have been significantly worse than at home, as they visit the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers are back home after a win in Miami, and have been playing much better lately, with just three losses in their last ten games. On the other hand, the Suns have been struggling mightily lately, as they have just one win in their last seven games, and as a result they have fallen down to the 11th place of the Western Conference.
Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
Indiana Pacers Injury Report: Aaron Nesmith, Isiah Jackson and James Wiseman are out.
Phoenix Suns Injury Report: Royce O’Neale, Grayson Allen, Devin Booker, Bol Bol are questionable
Indiana Pacers Form and Trends
The Pacers have a 17-18 record this season and are sitting on the 8th place of the East. Indiana is 15-19-1 against the spread and 21-13-1 in over/under, while having an 8-6 home record. Pacers are 2-3 in their last 5 games but are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10. Over is 5-0 in their last 5 games.
The Pacers are coming off a 128-115 win in Miami, even though they shot worse than the Heat from the field (57% to 53%). Tyrese Halliburton led Indiana’s offense with 33 points with 6 triples, 5 rebounds and a game-high 15 assists.
Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers in scoring with 19.8 points, adding 7.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Tyrese Halliburton adds 18.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and a team-high 8.8 assists.
Phoenix Suns Form and Trends
The Suns have a 15-17 record this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the West. The Suns 11-21 against the spread and 16-16 in over/under, while having a 5-9 road record. The Suns are 1-6 in their last 7 games and 2-5 against the spread. Under is 7-1 in their last 8 games.
The Suns are coming off a 112-117 loss by Memphis, even though they shot better than the Grizzlies from the field (46% to 43%). Kevin Durant led Phoenix’s offense with 29 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists.
Durant leads the Suns in scoring with 27.7 points, adding 6.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists. Devin Booker adds 24.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.5 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Pacers are averaging 115 points per game, which is 11th in the league. They shoot 48.8% from the field, which is the fourth-best in the NBA, and 37.4% from beyond the arc (8th). Defensively, the Pacers allow 116.8 points per game, which is just 22nd in the league.
Offensively, the Suns average 112.2 points per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. Phoenix shoots with 46.7% from the field (10th), and with 37.6% from beyond the arc (7th). Defensively, the Suns allow 114 points per game, which is 18th in the league.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Pacers won 120-111 on the road. The Suns are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against the Pacers, but the Pacers are 4-1-1 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Under is 6-1 in their last 7 meetings.
Prediction
In this Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, the Pacers are coming as -2 home favorites. The Pacers are rightfully favored, as they have been in far better form than the Suns lately. Phoenix has been extremely weak on the road, as they have a negative point differential, losing by an average of 5.1 points per game. The Pacers have already won the Suns in Phoenix this season, and I don’t think that they will have a problem winning them comfortably at home. Take the Indiana Pacers and lay the points at home. Nick’s Free Pick: Indiana Pacers -2
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