Suns vs Pacers Picks and Prediction – 1/5/2025

Gainbridge Fieldhouse will be rocking on Saturday night, when the Phoenix Suns square off against the Indiana Pacers. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Suns (15-17) are looking to snap a three-game losing streak and trail three teams by 1.5 games for eighth place in the Western Conference standings. On Tuesday, Phoenix fell behind by 14 points at halftime and turned the ball over 17 times during a 117-112 home loss versus Memphis.

All-Star F Kevin Durant led five Phoenix players in double figures with 29 points (11-19 FG), ten rebounds, and six assists. Tyus Jones scored 21 points on 7-for-15 shooting. All-Star G Devin Booker added 16 points and nine assists for the Suns, who missed 21 of 30 three-point attempts. 

The Indiana Pacers have won seven of their last ten games and are sitting in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pacers (17-18) rank eighth in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 115 points per contest. On Thursday, Indiana raced out to a 13-point lead after one quarter and shot 53 percent from the field during a 128-115 road triumph against Miami. 

All-Star G Tyrese Haliburton tallied a game-high 33 points on 13-for-21 shooting and dished out 15 assists. Indiana C Myles Turner chipped in 21 points (8-15 FG) and five rebounds. Pascal Siakam added 18 points and 11 boards for the Pacers, who connected on 17-for-40 from long distance. 

Phoenix G Bradley Beal (hip) was a limited participant during Thursday’s practice and is listed as day-to-day. Both teams rank in the top third of the league in offensive efficiency and the bottom third in defensive efficiency. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Pacers win 122-120.