The Indiana Pacers (23-24) battle the Phoenix Suns (22-24) Saturday. Tip from Footprint Center is set for 9 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pacers lost to the Denver Nuggets 134-111 Friday, failing to cover as a 6-point road underdog. They have lost 6 straight games and have failed to cover 4 in a row. Indiana is 26-21 against the spread (ATS) on the season. Its strength is offense, ranking 12th in the league in points per game (115.2).
The Suns, on the other hand, beat the Brooklyn Nets 117-112 at home Thursday, covering as a 3.5-point favorite. Phoenix is 23-23 ATS on the season and 3-2 ATS over its last 5 games, trading off between covering and not. Its strength is defense, ranking 9th in the NBA in opponents’ points per game (112.2).
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