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Indiana vs Phoenix. NBA Match Prediction
On January 5, Indiana will host Phoenix in a regular season NBA game. The game will be held at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and will start at 03:00 Moscow time. The Pacers defeated Miami in their previous away game. Will Rick Carlisle team be able to build on their success in front of their fans in the game against the Suns and what bets should they choose? — read our forecast
Command Analysis
Indiana Pacers
USACurrent form
Indiana has won its last two out of three games. On January 3, the Pacers defeated Miami on the road with a score of 128:115. Tyrese Haliburton made the biggest contribution to the victory, scoring 33 points, making five rebounds and 15 assists. Pascal Siakam also had a double-double (18-11-4). Myles Turner recorded 21 points. Rick Carlisle team (17 wins and 18 losses) occupies eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Pacers are approaching the upcoming game with a nearly optimal roster. All of their leaders are healthy and eager to fight. But several of their immediate replacements are in the team infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
Indiana and Phoenix average 215 points in head-to-head matches (statistics based on the last ten games).
The Pacers have beaten the Suns in their last three games.
Estimated composition
Tyrese Haliburton - Andrew Nembard - Benedict Maturin - Pascal Siakam - Myles Turner.
Phoenix Suns
USACurrent form
Phoenix has lost its last three games in a row. On January 1, the Suns suffered a 112-117 home defeat to Memphis. Kevin Durant was the best player on the losing team, recording a double-double (29 points, ten rebounds, six assists). Tyus Jones had 21 points, and Devin Booker had 16. Mike Budenholzer team (15 wins and 17 losses) is in 11th place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
Several players from the team bench are in the infirmary. The participation of the main basketball player Bradley Beal is in question. The main center Jusuf Nurkic will miss the game due to disqualification.
Interesting facts for betting
The Suns are sixth in three-point shooting this season (37.6 percent).
Estimated composition
Tyas Jones - Devin Booker - Bradley Beal - Kevin Durant - Rhyne Dunn.
Trends
Bet Total Rebounds Durant Over 7.5
Durant averages 6.4 rebounds per game.
1.88Booker Total Assists Over 7.5
Booker averages 6.6 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Bookmakers experts consider Indiana to be the favorite of the upcoming match. In their opinion, the visiting team will not have many chances of success. In general, it is worth agreeing with them. Basketball players from Indianapolis play well at home this season. Phoenix has not shown very impressive results in the current championship. Carlisle charges will have to show their strength with the noisy support of their fans and achieve victory.
Our prediction is Indiana to win with overtime at 1.79
Bet on individual total
The Pacers have been showing excellent performance this season. The average point total over the last ten games is 118. And this time, everything is going to be like this: the team from the State of the Bruisers will be able to significantly improve their statistics.
Our prediction is Indiana individual total is over 119.5 points including overtime at 2.08
Bet on the player
Siakam played 80 games in the past regular championship and averaged 21.7 points per game. This season, his rate is slightly lower - 19.8. The 30-year-old center has definitely not lost his basic skills. The Cameroonian basketball player will be able to cause a lot of trouble for the opponent defense.
Our prediction is Siakam total points over 20.5 points including overtime at 1.87
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