Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 19, 2024

Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction and Betting Tips for Dec. 19. (Photo: IMAGN)
Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction and Betting Tips for Dec. 19. (Photo: IMAGN)

The NBA is back on Thursday with a 13-game schedule, including the Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns matchup. It's the 100th regular season game between the two teams, with the Suns ahead 55-44. The Pacers have not won a season series over the Suns since the 2018-19 campaign.

Indiana begins a three-game road trip and will look to remain consistent after winning their past two contests. The Pacers enter the game with a record of 12-15 and currently sitting at No. 8 in the Eastern Conference standings.

Meanwhile, the Suns continue their three-game homestand. They defeated the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday and earned a four-day rest. They have won two in a row since Kevin Durant returned from injury and are sixth in the West at 14-11.

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Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Game Details and Odds

The Pacers-Suns game is scheduled to take place at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, at 9:00 p.m. ET. It will be televised locally on FanDuel Sports Network Indiana and AZ Family channel in Phoenix.

Fans can also watch via live streaming on NBA League Pass and FuboTV, which are paid subscriptions.

Moneyline: Pacers (+207) vs. Suns (-256)

Spread: Pacers +6.5 (-109) vs. Suns -6.5 (-112)

Total (O/U): Pacers o235.5 (-110) vs. Suns u235.5 (-116)


Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Betting Tips

Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.1 points per game this season and has an over/under of 18.5 points against the Phoenix Suns. Haliburton is favored to go over, which is not a bad bet to make since he has scored at least 19 points in three of his last four games.

Pascal Siakam has an over/under of 19.5 points, which is lower than his season average of 19.9 ppg. Siakam is favored to score at least 20 points. Just like with Haliburton, bet on "Spicy P" to go over 19.5 because has scored 20 points or more in three of his last four.

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Kevin Durant has looked good in his first two games since returning from injury. Durant has an over/under of 25.5 points against the Indiana Pacers. He's favored to go under despite averaging 25.7 ppg this season. Take the risk and place your money on KD scoring at least 26 points.

Devin Booker is favored to go under 26.5 points, which is higher than his season average of 25.4 ppg. Booker scored 34 and 28 points in his past two games, so go against the odds and have faith in him to go over 26.5 points.


Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction

The Phoenix Suns are favored to beat the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. The Suns are 13-2 without Kevin Durant this season, so having him on the lineup is almost an automatic victory.

The prediction is a win for the Suns, with the Pacers covering the spread and the total going over 235.5 points.

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