Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 4, 2025

The NBA’s Saturday schedule includes an intriguing Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers matchup. Both teams have had disappointing starts to the season, with the Suns on a three-game losing streak and the Pacers having won seven of their last 10 but still sitting under .500.

Here’s a detailed preview of the Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers game, which is set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, Preview and Odds

Moneyline: Suns (+101) vs Pacers (-120)

Spread: Suns +1.5 (-110) vs Pacers -1.5 (+110)

Total (O/U): Suns o234.5 (-110) vs Pacers u234.5 (-110)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers preview

Both the Suns and Pacers are under .500, but the Suns have arguably been the more disappointing team, as they have struggled to perform consistently beyond the efforts of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Bradley Beal has been a shadow of his former self and continues to battle injuries.

The Suns' strength lies in their offense, which ranks 10th in the league, but their defense is a major weakness, sitting in the bottom 10. This has been exposed by younger teams easily breaking down their defense.

The Pacers are also strong offensively, ranking 9th in offensive rating. However, like the Suns, their defense is also among the league’s worst.

The Pacers' poor start may be linked to Tyrese Haliburton's regression, but as a team, they also struggle with shooting inside the arc and generating high-quality shots.

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Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers predicted starting lineups

For the Pacers, Aaron Nesmith is out due to an ankle injury, while Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman are both out for the season with calf injuries.

For the Suns, Royce O'Neale is out with an ankle injury. Bradley Beal is listed as questionable due to a hip injury, and Grayson Allen is questionable as he is in concussion protocol.

Suns

G - Tyus Jones | G - Devin Booker | F - Josh Okogie. | F - Kevin Durant | C - Mason Plumlee

Pacers

G - Tyrese Haliburton | G - Andrew Nembhard | F - Benedict Mathurin | F - Pascal Siakam | C - Myles Turner

Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.

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Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers betting props

• Pascal Siakam to score over 18.5 points is -109 on BetNJ. Expect him to exceed this with a weakened Suns frontcourt.
• Devin Booker to score under 24.5 points is -106 on FanDuel. Expect him to fall short of this total.

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Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers prediction

The Indiana Pacers have shown better team cohesion, which has contributed to their recent success. Expect them to withstand the star power of Kevin Durant and Co. and secure a double-digit victory.