The Indiana Pacers (42-26) take on the Phoenix Suns (29-39) Thursday at Visa Athletic Center in Reunion, Fla. for a 4 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Pacers-Suns sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Pacers vs. Suns: Key Injuries
Pacers
- C Goga Bitadze (knee) questionable
- G Malcolm Brogdon (back) out
- F Jeremy Lamb (knee) out
- F Domantas Sabonis (foot) out
Suns
- C Aron Baynes (knee) out
- G Elie Okobo (ankle) out
- F Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) doubtful
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Pacers vs. Suns: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Suns 119, Pacers 113
Moneyline (ML)
The Pacers are favored to win at -143. Both they and the SUNS (+120) are two of the only three teams who are 3-0 in the bubble. The Suns are playing some of their best basketball of the season, while the Pacers are being carried by the scoring of F T.J. Warren in the absence of so many of their top scorers.
The Suns know Warren well, as they traded him to the Pacers last offseason. Expect the Suns to continue to play efficiently and pull off the upset with Indiana missing its top players. Take the SUNS (+120) for the small upset.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Pacers are favored at -2.5 (-110) in this game. Both teams are 3-0 ATS in the bubble in addition to being 3-0 straight up. Indy is 26-19-1 ATS when favored, while Phoenix is 21-17-1 ATS as the underdog.
Since we like the Suns to win straight up, we have to go with them for the cover. Take the SUNS +2.5 (-110).
Over/Under (O/U)
The total is set at 228.5 points, with -110 odds on either side of the line. Both teams have played to the Over in two of three games since playing in the bubble. Both teams’ games have gone Over more than Under all season. The smart bet is to take the OVER 228.5 (-110).
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