The Indiana Pacers (25-20) will aim for their second upset in 24 hours when they host the Phoenix Suns (26-18) on Friday night. Indiana snapped a three-game losing skid with a 134-122 win over Philadelphia on Thursday, springing the upset as a 5-point underdog. Phoenix is riding a seven-game winning streak, including a 132-109 win at Dallas on Wednesday. The Suns are in fifth place in the Western Conference standings, while the Pacers are in sixth place in the Eastern Conference.
Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Phoenix is favored by 4.5 points in the latest Pacers vs. Suns odds, while the over/under is 243.5 points, per SportsLine consensus. Before entering any Suns vs. Pacers picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.
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The model has set its sights on Phoenix vs. Indiana. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Suns vs. Pacers:
Pacers vs. Suns spread: Pacers +4.5Pacers vs. Suns over/under: 243.5 pointsPacers vs. Suns money line: Pacers: +155, Suns: -186Pacers vs. Suns picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Pacers can cover
Indiana has been pulling off upsets as a betting underdog throughout January, including wins over the Bucks (twice), Celtics, Hawks, Kings and 76ers. The Pacers were 5-point underdogs in their 134-122 win over Philadelphia on Thursday, jumping out to a 21-point lead at the end of the third quarter before cruising to the finish line. Power forward Pascal Siakam posted his first triple-double since being acquired by the Pacers, tallying 26 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists.
It was also Siakam’s first triple-double in 15 months in a game where…
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