Suns vs Pacers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 26

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 26, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Suns are -4.5 favorites vs. the Pacers
  • Total (Over/Under): 243.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSIN | AZFS

The Phoenix Suns visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Indianapolis, IN.

The Suns are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Suns vs Pacers Over/Under is 243.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Suns are 16-26 against the spread, while the Pacers are 25-18 against the spread.


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Suns vs. Pacers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phoenix Suns-4.5 -115O 243.5 -110-200
Indiana Pacers +4.5 -105U 243.5 -110+165

Pacers vs Suns Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Suns will win Friday‘s game with 64.9% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Suns and Pacers, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Pacers vs Suns Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pacers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 53.3% confidence.


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  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 56 of their last 82 games (+27.70 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 55 games (+23.65 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 55 of their last 84 games (+22.05 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 3Q Spread in 48 of their last 74 games (+20.65 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 41 away games (+15.90 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Team Total Over in 45 of their last 69 games (+17.35 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 71 games (+17.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 40 of their last 64 games (+14.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 24 games at home (+14.20 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 33 games at home (+14.05 Units / 39% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 16-26 (-12.8 Units / -26.28% ROI).

  • 26-18 against the Moneyline (-4.45 Units / -4.13% ROI)
  • 22-22 against the Over for game total points (-2.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 22-22 against the Under for game total points (-2.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pacers have gone 25-18 (+5.2 Units / 10.28% ROI).

  • 25-21 against the Moneyline (+0.3 Units / 0.39% ROI)
  • 26-18 against the Over for game total points (+6.15 Units / 12.13% ROI)
  • 18-26 against the Under for game total points (-10.55 Units / -20.89% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 69 games (-27.85 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 73 games (-23.45 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 25 of their last 68 games (-21.35 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 35 games (-18.30 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 73 games (-18.15 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 82 games (-36.25 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 88 games (-33.10 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 4Q Spread in 21 of their last 71 games (-31.50 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 71 games (-26.05 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the Spread in 26 of their last 71 games (-21.50 Units / -27% ROI)

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Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the Indiana Pacers

The Suns were 29-16 (.644) when they win the turnover margin last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Suns were 16-4 (.800) when shooting 50% or better from the field last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .733

The Suns are 10-4 (.714) when they win the turnover margin this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .536

The Suns were 13-2 (.867) when their eFG is 60% or better last season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .808

Indiana Pacers: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

The Pacers are 13-3 (.812) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .638

The Pacers are 7-26 (.212) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .259

The Pacers are 13-6 (.684) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .572

The Pacers are 25-42 (.373) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .446

Injury Report: Pacers vs. SunsFriday‘s Game, Jan. 26

  • Jalen Smith (Indiana Pacers): Heel, Out
  • Bradley Beal (Phoenix Suns): Back, Out
  • Damion Lee (Phoenix Suns): Knee, Out

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns averaged 10.5 fast break points per game (863 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Suns averaged 10.5 fast break points per game (431 points/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

The Suns had 21.7 free throw attempts per game last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.5

The Suns shot 37% from three (1,001/2,674) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Indiana Pacers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have averaged 62.8 points per game (2,828 points/45 games) in the second half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 57.4

The Pacers averaged 3.1 fast break points per game (204 points/66 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Pacers averaged 10.0 fast break points per game (819 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pacers have averaged 17.6 fast break points per game (2,235 points/127 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns averaged 5.3 blocks per game (432 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Suns have blocked 261 shots this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Suns have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (261 blocks/44 games) this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Suns have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (693 blocks/126 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Indiana Pacers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have allowed 10.7 made three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 12.9

The Pacers averaged 5.8 blocks per game (478 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Pacers have blocked 272 shots this season — 5th most among NBA teams

The Pacers have averaged 32.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,477 rebounds/45 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1


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