The Pacers are gearing up for a showdown against the Phoenix Suns on Friday, Jan 26. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 7:00 ET and will be broadcast on BSIN. Phoenix comes into this matchup as 4.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 243.5. Will the Suns manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Pacers vs. Suns player props and predictions.
Pacers vs. Suns Odds
- Spread: Suns -4.5
- Total 243.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 26
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
- TV: BSIN
Suns Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Suns have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Phoenix has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 116 points per game.
- The last ten games that Phoenix was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-5-1 while going 9-1 straight up.
Pacers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games at home, the Pacers have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-2-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 113 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Indiana has an ATS mark of 1-0-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Do the Suns Have What it Takes on the Road?
As we head into today’s game, the Suns are 26-18 overall and are riding a seven game winning streak. When playing on the road, the Suns are 12-7 compared to 14-11 at home.
In their last game, the Suns put up 132 points against the Mavericks. They shot 60% from the field and hit 14 threes. The team’s leading scorer is Kevin Durant, who is averaging 29.1 PPG. Devin Booker is also averaging 27.2 PPG.
So far this season, the Suns’ defense is ranked 15th in the league in points allowed per game at 114.0. On the road, they have been even better, ranking 6th in the NBA at 112.9 points per game.
One area where Phoenix has been strong is in the blocked shots department, ranking 6th in the league at 6.0 blocks per game. They have also been solid at defending two-point shots, ranking 8th in the NBA in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 53.4%.
In terms of three-point shooting, opponents have made 37.2% of their attempts from beyond the arc vs. the Suns this season. However, over their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 17th in three-point shooting percentage allowed during that stretch.
Will the Pacers Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
As they take on the Suns, the Pacers are looking to build on their above .500 record of 25-20. In Eastern Conference matchups, the Pacers are 21-11 compared to 4-9 in non-conference games.
Heading into today, the Pacers are the highest-scoring team in the league at 124.8 points per game. In 71.1% of their games, they have outscored their opponent’s season-long defensive average. Pascal Siakam is the team’s leading scorer at 21.9 PPG, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 23.6 PPG.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Pacers have been the best in the league this season. They are tops in the NBA in three-pointers made allowed per game at just 10.7. In terms of three-point percentage allowed, they are also first at 37.4%.
Overall, Indiana is giving up 122.9 points per game, which is 29th in the NBA. At home, they are allowing 120.3 points per game, which is 25th in the league.
When it comes to rebounds, the Pacers are 29th in the NBA at 40.8 per game. They are also 28th in defensive rebounds.
Pacers vs. Suns Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Devin Booker and his points prop of 28.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -121 while the under is at -110. Our projections have Devin Booker going 10/20 from the field on his way to 29 points. Our recommended bet is to take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -121.
- The Prop: Devin Booker Over 28.5 Points (-121)
Pacers vs. Suns Predictions
We’re backing the Suns for a victory, with the projected score at 118-113. Additionally, we favor them to cover the spread, so we recommend placing a bet on the Suns at -4.5.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 243.5, and our model projects the Suns and Pacers to reach a combined total of 231 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Suns -4.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook