The NBA season is winding down, with weeks left in the season, and bettors could win big with the Phoenix Suns taking on the Indiana Pacers. Indiana has been struggling with injuries, losing five straight, while the Suns are playing their best basketball in the past five games, winning four of five, and are on a winning streak.

Phoenix, hoping for a win, could help them move into a higher seed and into the Western Conference playoff picture, while the Pacers hope to end their losing streak. Bettors could win big with tonight’s game, with the Phoenix Suns taking on the Indiana Pacers.

Game Details

Date:  March 11

Time:  7:00 PM

Location:  Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

TV/Streaming:  Arizona’s Family 3TV, FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, NBA League Pass, Suns Live

Odds: Phoenix Suns -355, PHX -8.5, o/u 225.5

Team Form & Recent Results

Phoenix Suns Recent Form

• The Phoenix Suns are coming off a strong win against the Bucks and have won three-straight games.
• Phoenix is having a solid season and is trying to gain ground in the Western Conference playoff race, being seventh in the seeding and in the play-in bracket.
• The Suns are playing well this season, being 15th in offensive rating, fourth in offensive rebounds, fourth in 3PT FG, and second in steals.
• Devin Booker has been having another strong season, scoring 24.9 PTS per game, with 4.0 rebounds, and 6.1 assists.

Indiana Pacers Recent Form

• The Indiana Pacers are coming off another loss to the Kings and are on a ten-game losing streak.
• Indiana is having a poor season, with injuries and underachieving plaguing the team, being 15th in the Eastern Conference, with a 15-50 record.
• The Pacers are 27th in PPG, 29th in FG%, 29th in effective field goals, and 24th in defensive ratings.
• Andrew Nembhard has been playing well this season, scoring 17.1 PTS, 2.8 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game.

Key Storylines

• The Phoenix Suns will be without Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams, while the Pacers will not have Johnny Furphy due to his knee injury.
• Phoenix will have Haywood Highsmith, Jordan Goodwin, and Grayson Allen as GTD, while the Pacers will have Aaron Nesmith, Quenton Jackson, Andrew Nembhard, Ivica Zubac, and T.J. McConnell as game time decisions.
• The Suns are coming off a strong win against the Bucks and are pushing for the sixth, while currently in the Western Conference play-in seeding.
• Indiana is coming off another loss and is currently in a ten-game losing streak, and is 15th in the Eastern Conference.
• Las Vegas is favoring the Suns due to their strong talent, along with being healthy tonight in comparison to the Pacers.

Players to Watch

Phoenix Suns

• Royce O’Neale
• In the crushing win against the Bucks, O’Neale scored 21 PTS, with five rebounds and four assists.
• O’Neale has been playing well this season, scoring 10.0 points a game, with 2.8 assists, and 4.9 rebounds.

Indiana Pacers

• Obi Toppin
• In the loss to the Kings, Toppin scored 17 PTS, five rebounds, and an assist in limited minutes.
• With limited action this season, Toppin scored 8.0 PPG, with 1.6 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game.

Matchup Breakdown

Offense vs. Defense

The Phoenix Suns have been having a strong season, with being fourth in 3PT FG, and 13th in 3PT FG%, along with being fourth in offensive rebounds. Phoenix’s defense has also been improving this season, with being 11th in defensive rating, second in steals, and 11th in Opponent Effective Field Goal %.

While the Suns are having a strong season, the Pacers are in the tail end of a nightmare season, after a magical Finals run, with them ranking 27th in PPG, 29th in FG%, 20th in 3PT FG, and 25th in rebounds. Indiana has also been having a poor defensive season, being 24th in defensive rating, 25th in steals, and 26th in team opponent effective field goal percentage.

Coaching / Strategy Notes

For the Phoenix Suns to win tonight, they need a strong game from Booker, Green, and O’Neale from beyond the arc, against a poor team in the Pacers and their poor defense. Phoenix also needs to have a strong defensive game against the Pacers’ shooters, who could steal games against contenders and not make it a close game.

For the Indiana Pacers to win tonight, they need to have a strong shooting game against the Suns’ defense and make it a close game in the second half. Indiana also needs to have a solid defensive game against the Suns’ offense and force the Suns to turn the ball over.

Prediction

Prediction: Phoenix Suns 119, Indiana Pacers 103

How to Watch

• TV channel/Local broadcasts: Arizona’s Family 3TV, FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, Suns Live
• Streaming: NBA League Pass 
• Radio: SiriusXM

FAQ SECTION

Q: What time is the [Phoenix Suns] vs. [Indiana Pacers] game?  

A: [The time for the Phoenix Suns and Indiana Pacers game will be at 7:00 PM.]

Q: Who is favored to win?  

A: [Las Vegas is favoring the Suns due to their strong play recently compared to the Pacers]

Q: Where is the game being played?  

A: [Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN]

Q: What are the betting odds?  

A: [(Phoenix Suns -355, PHX -8.5, o/u 225.5)]

Conclusion

With the NBA season winding down, with weeks left before the playoffs, the Phoenix Suns could get a win against the Indiana Pacers, who are having a nightmare stretch. Indiana has been playing poorly in their last ten games, and could have another crushing loss against a playoff contender in the Suns tonight.

Phoenix has been having a strong stretch of games, and could get another win to help push for a playoff spot, with the season ending in weeks. Bettors could get a win and get money with tonight’s game between the Phoenix Suns and the Indiana Pacers.