The Indiana Pacers (12-15) travel to face off against the Phoenix Suns (14-11) on Thursday, December 19th. This game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix and televised on AZFa. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 9:00 ET.

Pacers vs Suns

The Pacers Are Coming Off A Win

The Pacers improved to 12-15 on the season with a 119-104 win over the Pelicans on Sunday. Playing at home, Indiana entered the game as 7-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 223 fell short of the 230.5 O/U line.

A key moment came when the Pacers went on a 12-0 run, turning an 8-3 deficit into a 15-8 lead. They dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring New Orleans 28-14, and took a 99-80 lead into the 4th quarter before the Pelicans outscored them 24-20 in the final period.

The Suns Are Coming Off A Win

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 but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 225, falling short of the 230.5 O/U line.

The Suns jumped out to a 33-21 lead after the 1st quarter, but Portland responded with a 10-0 run, turning a 37-27 deficit into a 47-37 lead. Phoenix fought back, entering the 4th quarter up 83-79 and outscored the Blazers 33-30 in the final period to secure the win.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

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

Andrew Nembhard chipped in 17 points, including 9 in the 3rd quarter. Siakam and Haliburton each scored 8 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters, helping the Pacers to a 119-point performance.

Suns Offense Breakdown

Devin Booker led the Suns to a win over the Trail Blazers, scoring 28 points and hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate. He had a big 3rd quarter, scoring 12 points. Kevin Durant added 20 points, with 8 coming in the 4th, and Tyus Jones contributed 19 points, hitting 3 threes without a miss.

The Suns made 15 threes, shooting 38.5% from deep and 48.3% overall. Booker connected on 4 threes, and Jones was perfect from beyond the arc. Booker’s 12 points in the 3rd were key, as was Durant’s 8-point effort in the final quarter.

Pacers Team Defense

Indiana’s defense shined in the 2nd quarter, holding the Pelicans to just 14 points, and they gave up 24 points in the 4th to help secure the win. The Pacers allowed 104 points on 39% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, Indiana limited New Orleans to 10 made threes on 30% shooting. The Pacers also recorded 10 steals and 9 blocks.

Suns Team Defense

Despite a shaky 3rd quarter where they gave up 38 points, the Pacers’ defense held the Pelicans to 104 points on Sunday, including a dominant 2nd quarter where they allowed just 14 points. Indiana limited New Orleans to 39% shooting from the field.

The Pacers also did well defending the three, giving up only 10 made threes on 30% shooting. They sent the Pelicans to the line 23 times, where they hit 18 free throws. Indiana finished with 10 steals and 9 blocks.

Pacers vs Suns Trends

• Through their last ten road games, Indiana has an ATS record of just 2-8. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 109 points per game.
• When looking at their past three home matchups, Phoenix has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 118 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
• Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Indiana has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
• The Suns have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.

Pacers vs Suns Prediction

For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Suns to secure the win, with an expected final score of 139-119. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -6.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 235, and our model projects the Pacers and Suns to reach a combined total of 258 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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