LiontipsPhoenix vs. Indiana. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Phoenix has lost three of its last five games. On December 16, the Suns beat Portland 116-109 at home. Devin Booker made the biggest contribution to the victory, scoring 28 points, grabbing three rebounds and making five assists. Jusuf Nurkic had a double-double (10-14-2). Tyus Jones scored 19 points, Kevin Durant had 20, and Royce O'Neale had 13. Mike Budenholzer team (14 wins and 11 losses) is in sixth place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Starting five player Bradley Beal will miss the match for medical reasons.
Interesting facts for betting
The Suns and Indiana score an average of 214 points in head-to-head meetings (statistics based on the results of the last ten games).
Estimated composition
Tyas Jones - Devin Booker - Grayson Allen - Kevin Durant - Jusuf Nurkic.
Current form
Indiana has won its last two out of three games. On December 16, the Pacers defeated New Orleans 119-104 on their home court. Pascal Siakam was the winning team’s top scorer, scoring 22 points, grabbing five rebounds and making two assists. Tyrese Haliburton (21-4-10) had a double-double. Andrew Nembard scored 17 points, Obi Toppin had 16, and Myles Turner had 14. Rick Carlisle’s team (12 wins and 15 losses) is in eighth place in the East.
Disqualifications and injuries
Indiana went away to Arizona with a less than optimal roster. All the leaders are healthy, but several players of the nearest replacement are in the team infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
The Pacers have lost the first quarter of their last six straight games against the Suns.
Estimated composition
Tyrese Haliburton - Andrew Nembard - Benedict Maturin - Pascal Siakam - Myles Turner.
Trends
Haliburton Total Assists Under 9.5
Haliburton averages 8.2 per game
1.88Turner Total Rebounds Over 8.5
Turner averages 7.8 rebounds per game.
1.87Tip and bets
Bookmakers experts consider Phoenix to be the clear favorite of the upcoming match. In their opinion, Indiana will not have many chances to succeed. However, one can argue with them. The Pacers are definitely not going to play the role of a whipping boy and intend to put up maximum resistance to their opponent.
Our prediction is a victory for Indiana with a handicap of (+4.5) points at 2.15
Bet on total
The Suns are averaging 114 points per game, 3.3 points fewer than Indiana 117.3, while the Pacers are shooting 48.9 percent from the field, 1.9 percent more than the Suns' opponents are shooting 47.0 percent.
Our prediction is under 219.5 points including overtime at 2.09
Bet on the player
Phoenix has won the first half of eight head-to-head games against Indiana, and the Suns have won the first half of their last seven games in a row this season.
Our prediction is Phoenix win in the first half at 1.63
