Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 21/01/2024, 02:50  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 21/01/2024 at 12:00 in NBA Prediction

The Phoenix Suns will be at home to welcome the Indiana Pacers in their next NBA regular season assignment. They are currently eighth in the Western Conference while the Pacers are seventh in the East. The Suns are finally enjoying the fruits of being healthy. After an injury-plagued start to the season, Phoenix now has its big three firing on all cylinders. The return to full fitness of Bradley Beal has galvanized the team and lightened the offensive load on the other stars. Frank Vogel’s men have won nine of their last 12 matches and are currently on a four-game winning run. They defeated the Pelicans 123-109 last time out with Devin Booker scoring a season-high 52 points. The Suns are averaging 123 points over the last three games. They have now won 23 matches and are five games above .500. Bol Bol and Jason Lee will miss this game while Jordan Goodwin is probable.

The Pacers have lost the last four matchups with the Suns. With the trouble they have had this season against West teams, this is likely to be another tough outing for them. Rick Carlisle’s men have compiled a 4-7 record against teams across the conference and five of their defeats have come on the road. They are currently on a five-game road trip in the West and have lost three of the first four matchups. The recent defeat came away to the lowly Trail Blazers who won 118-115. New recruit Pascal Siakam made his Pacers debut in Portland and didn’t look at all out of place. He scored 21 points and added six rebounds. This should have boosted his confidence levels and he is therefore likely to put up another strong display here. The Pacers, who possess the number one offence, also saw Tyrese Haliburton return from injury against the Blazers. He is however on the injury report for this match and is listed as ‘Questionable’. Isaiah Jackson is however a confirmed absentee.