Indiana Pacers at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions
The Indiana Pacers (24-19) close out their 6-game Western Conference road trip on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns (23-18). Tip-off from Footprint Center is at 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Pacers vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting, Suns won series 2-0 last season
The Pacers are 2-3 on their road trip, but have lost 3 of their last 4 games. They are coming off a 118-115 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday when they were favored by 8 points.
The Suns have won 4 games in a row and 9 of their last 12. They are coming off a 123-109 road win over the New Orleans Pelicans when they were 2.5-point underdogs. G Devin Booker scored 52 points in the win.
Pacers at Suns odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:48 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pacers +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Suns -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +4.5 (-105) | Suns -4.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 247.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Pacers at Suns key injuries
Pacers
- G Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) questionable
- F Isaiah Jackson (concussion) out
- G Andrew Nembhard (back) questionable
Suns
- F Bol Bol (foot) out
- G Jordan Goodwin (ankle) probable
- G Damion Lee (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pacers at Suns picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 125, Pacers 119
Moneyline
The Pacers are 11-11 on the road just as the Suns are 11-11 at home. The Pacers have lost 3 of their last 4 on the road but had 4 straight road wins before that.
The Suns' offense has come on, averaging 124.0 points per game over their last 4 games, all wins. The Pacers have reached 120 points in only 1 of their last 4 games.
The Suns should win, but -200 odds aren't a good bet.
PASS.
Against the spread
The Suns have not been great against the spread this season at 15-25-1 ATS. They are 2-4 ATS over their last 6 games. When favored, they are 10-18-1 ATS. The Pacers are 24-17-1 ATS on the season and 11 of their last 12 losses have been by more than 5 points.
Eight of the Suns' last 9 wins have been by at least 5 points.
BET SUNS -4.5 (-115).
Over/Under
This projected total for the game seems high. Only 2 of the Suns' last 10 games have reached 248 total points. Only 1 of the last 8 for the Pacers have reached 248 total points.
BET UNDER 247.5 (-105).
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