The Indiana Pacers (1-10) and Phoenix Suns (7-5) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:00 p.m. EST from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The game will be broadcast live on FDSIN.
The Suns are 4.5-point favorites over the Pacers on the spread (Suns -4.5), with the over/under set at 233.5 total points. Phoenix is a -185 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Indiana is +155 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Pacers vs. Suns predictions and NBA picks for Thursday, November 13.
My Pacers vs Suns Prediction
- Pacers vs Suns pick: Pacers Team Total Over 114.5 (-115)
My Suns vs Pacers best bet is on Indiana to score over 114.5 points, with the best price currently available at BetMGM. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Pacers vs Suns Odds
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4 -110 | 233.5 -110 / -110 | +155 |
| Suns Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -110 | 233.5 -110 / -110 | -185 |
Pacers vs Suns NBA Preview, Prediction
My play for this matchup is on the Pacers team total over 114.5 points against Phoenix.
Phoenix may be feeling a bit better about itself than it should after stringing together four straight wins, including a 123–114 victory over Dallas. However, those wins have come against some of the league’s weakest offensive teams — the Clippers, Pelicans, and Mavericks.
The Pacers have been among the worst offensive teams in the NBA recently too, but they enter this game with a significant rest advantage. They’re not on a back-to-back, while Phoenix is, and that could lead to tired legs on the defensive end for the Suns.
Despite the perception that Phoenix’s defense has improved, the numbers tell a different story. Over the past few weeks, they’ve given up 118 points to San Antonio, 118 to Golden State, 133 to Denver, and 129 earlier in the season to the Clippers.
This defense is getting more credit than it deserves, largely because no one wants to back a beat up, rudderless Pacers squad.
Still, this is a favorable spot to do so. The Suns rank 26th in the league in turnover percentage, meaning they are susceptible to turning the ball over.
Indiana continues to play fast — still top 10 in pace despite all the absences — and should find enough opportunities to exploit a fatigued Phoenix defense.
This is a solid buy-low spot for the Pacers offense against a team coming off a back-to-back and feeling confident after a soft stretch of wins.
Suns vs Pacers Best Bet
- Pacers Team Total Over 114.5 (-115)
Suns vs Pacers Betting Trends
