Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-124) will host the Suns (+104) in a non-conference matchup. Indiana is currently favored by 1.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 233.5.

Phoenix has lost three straight games and is currently 11th in the Western Conference at 15-17. Indiana is 17-18 and sits in 8th place in the East. Tip-off will be at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, and the game can be seen on AZFa.

PHOENIX SUNS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Indiana Pacers -1.5

This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.

WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-122 in favor of the Pacers.
• Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.
• From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 13 threes.

Do the Suns Have What it Takes on the Road?

The Suns fell to 15-17 on the season after a 117-112 home loss to the Grizzlies on Tuesday. Phoenix, who were -5.5 point favorites, 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 O/U line.

After trailing 69-55 at one point, the Suns went on a 10-0 run to close the gap to 71-70. They outscored Memphis 31-22 in the 3rd quarter but couldn’t complete the comeback, as both teams scored 26 points in the 4th quarter.

Kevin Durant led the Suns with 29 points and 10 rebounds in their 117-112 loss to the Grizzlies, shooting 57.9% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40%. Tyus Jones added 21 points, while Devin Booker struggled, shooting 20% and finishing with 16 points and 9 assists, making just 2 threes at 25%.

The Suns made only 9 threes, shooting 30% from deep and 45.7% overall. Durant scored 9 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Mason Plumlee contributed 8 of his 12 points in the 3rd quarter.

The Suns struggled defensively in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 69 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 22 points. Overall, they allowed 117 points on 42% shooting from the field.

Phoenix held Memphis to 34% from three, with the Grizzlies making 15 threes. The Suns sent Memphis to the line 33 times, where they made 22 free throws. Defensively, the Suns recorded 9 steals and 10 blocks.

Do the Pacers Stand a Chance at Home?

Indiana moved to 17-18 on the season with a 128-115 road win over the Heat on Thursday. The Pacers, who entered as +2 point underdogs, not only got the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 243, surpassing the O/U line of 225.5 by 17.5 points.

Indiana set the tone early with a 12-0 run, breaking a 2-2 tie and jumping out to a 14-2 lead. They led 38-25 after the 1st quarter and extended their lead by winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Heading into the 4th with a 107-83 lead, the Pacers coasted to the win despite being outscored 32-21 in the final frame.

Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers to a 128-point performance against the Heat, hitting 6 threes and finishing with 33 points and 15 assists. He shot 61.9% from the field, and the Pacers connected on 17 threes as a team, shooting 42.5% from deep and 53.1% overall.

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.

Despite giving up 115 points, the Pacers’ defense held the Heat to 25 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters. Indiana struggled in the 3rd and 4th, allowing 33 and 32 points, respectively, while Miami shot 57% from the field.

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