Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

At 9:00 ET, the Pacers (12-15) will take on the Suns (14-11) in a non-conference matchup. Phoenix is currently favored by 6.5 points and has a moneyline of -253. The over/under line is 235.

Indiana is currently on a two-game win streak and is 8th in the Eastern Conference. The Suns are also on a two-game win streak and are 6th in the Western Conference. Tip-off will be at Footprint Center in Phoenix and can be seen on AZFa.

INDIANA PACERS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Phoenix Suns -6.5

This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.

WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-119 in favor of the Suns.
• Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
• From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 17 threes.

Can the Pacers Grab a Win in Phoenix?

Indiana improved to 12-15 on the season with a 119-104 win over the Pelicans on Sunday. Playing at home, the Pacers were favored by seven points and covered the spread. The game’s total of 223 points fell short of the 230.5-point over/under line.

A key moment came when Indiana went on a 12-0 run early, turning an 8-3 deficit into a 15-8 lead. They took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring New Orleans 28-14, and entered the 4th quarter with a 99-80 lead, allowing them to withstand a late push by the Pelicans.

In their win over the Pelicans, the Pacers shot 50.6% from the field and connected on 16 threes at a 42.1% rate. Pascal Siakam led the way with 22 points, while Tyrese Haliburton added 21 points and 10 assists, hitting 4 threes at 50%.

Andrew Nembhard contributed 17 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd quarter. Siakam and Haliburton each scored 8 points in the 3rd, and Siakam added another 8 in the 4th.

The Pacers’ defense shined in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 14 points, and they gave up 24 in the 4th to help secure a 119-104 win over the Pelicans. Indiana held New Orleans to 39% shooting overall.

From three-point range, the Pacers limited the Pelicans to 10 made threes on 30% shooting. Indiana also recorded 10 steals and 9 blocks in the game.

Can Phoenix Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

With a 116-109 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday, the Suns improved to 14-11 this season. Phoenix was favored by 11 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 225 points fell short of the 230.5-point O/U line.

Portland’s 10-0 run turned a 37-27 deficit into a 47-37 lead, but Phoenix responded by outscoring the Blazers 33-30 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

Devin Booker led the Suns to a 116-109 win over the Trail Blazers, scoring 28 points and hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate. He poured in 12 points in the 3rd quarter. Kevin Durant added 20 points, 8 of which came in the 4th.

Tyus Jones was a standout, shooting 88.9% from the field and hitting all 3 of his threes, finishing with 19 points. The Suns made 15 threes as a team, shooting 38.5% from deep and 48.3% overall.

Defensively, the Suns had a strong 1st quarter, allowing just 21 points, but they gave up 30 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters. Overall, they allowed 109 points on 44% shooting from the Trail Blazers.

Phoenix did well defending the three-point line, holding Portland to 15 made threes on 30% shooting. They sent the Blazers to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10. The Suns also recorded 7 steals and 2 blocks.