Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/26/24

Tip-off for this non-conference matchup between the Suns and Pacers is scheduled for 7:00 ET. The Pacers are 6th in the East and have a record of 25-20. The Suns are 5th in the West and have won seven straight games. The over/under line for this game is 243 points.

BSIN will broadcast this game from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Phoenix is favored by 4.5 points and is -202 on the moneyline. Indiana is +165 on the moneyline.

PHOENIX SUNS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Indiana Pacers +4.5

This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 26th.

WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-115 in favor of the Suns.
• Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with Devin Booker points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
• From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 15 threes.

Will Phoenix Be The Talk of Gainbridge Fieldhouse?

The Suns are looking to extend their winning streak to eight games today against the Pacers. This season, Phoenix has been favored in 32 of their 44 games and has gone 22-10 as the favorite. Their ATS record as the favorite is 11-20.

On the road, the Suns are 12-7 straight up and 9-10 against the spread. As the favorite on the road, they are 4-8 compared to 11-20 ATS overall.

Phoenix’s O/U record for the season is 22-22, and the under has hit in their last five games. This year, their games have averaged 230.5 points per game compared to today’s O/U line of 243.

In their last game, the Suns defeated the Mavericks by a score of 132-109. The O/U line for that game was 241.5, and Phoenix covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites.

Currently, the Suns are 26-18 overall, which is good for 5th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 17-14 and 5-7 against their division. On the road, Phoenix is 12-7.

So far this season, the Suns are 13th in scoring at 116.5 points per game. However, their scoring average is slightly higher at home (116.9) compared to on the road (115.9).

When it comes to pace, Phoenix is 23rd in the NBA at 97.7 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 7th overall at 48%.

One area where the Suns have excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They are 4th in free-throw attempts and 3rd in made free throws at 20.8 per game.

The Suns’ defense is presently ranked 15th in the league, allowing an average of 114.0 points per contest. In their previous matchup vs. the Mavericks, the Suns’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 60% leading to 109 points.

Do the Pacers Have What it Takes at Home?

Indiana is 25-20 this season and is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 21-11 compared to 4-9 in non-conference play.

As the underdog this season, the Pacers have gone 14-12 and 15-9 against the spread. Today, they are getting 4.5 points and have an ATS record of 13-9 at home.

The Pacers’ O/U record for the season is 27-18, and their games have averaged 247.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 243.

In their last game, the Pacers beat the 76ers by a score of 134-122. They were 4-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 239.

When it comes to scoring, the Pacers have been the best team in the league this season, averaging 124.8 points per game. At home, they are scoring 127.0 points per game, which is tops in the NBA. Overall, they have outscored the league average in 71.1% of their games.

Indiana has been one of the most efficient shooting teams in the league, making 50% of their shots. They are also the top team in two-point field goal percentage at 58%. In terms of pace, the Pacers are 2nd in the NBA at 102.1 possessions per game.

So far this season, the Pacers have made an average of 14 three-pointers per game, which is 6th in the league. When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, Indiana is 21st in attempts and 19th in makes.

So far, the Pacers’ defense is ranked 29th in the league at 122.9 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Pacers are causing 13.1 turnovers per game, ranking 16th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 5th in rejections, averaging 6 blocked shots each game.