Suns vs. Pacers Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 12

The Indiana Pacers (15-50) will attempt to stop a 10-game losing skid when hosting the Phoenix Suns (38-27) on March 12, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Phoenix is a strong 8.5-point favorite against Indiana when the Suns take on the Pacers on Thursday. The over/under is 223.5 points for the matchup.

Suns vs. Pacers Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Thursday, March 12, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• Total: 223.5 points
• Spread: Suns -8.5
• Moneyline: Suns (-420), Pacers (+330)

How to watch Suns vs. Pacers

• TV Channel: FDSIN, AZFamily, Suns+, WTHR-13

Betting the Over/Under: Suns vs. Pacers

• Suns games this season have featured more combined points than this contest's total of 223.5 points 31 times.
• The Pacers have played 41 games this season that have gone over 223.5 combined points scored.
• The two teams combine to score 223.7 points per game, 0.2 more points than this matchup's total.
• Opponents of these two teams average 230.9 combined points per game, 7.4 more points than this contest's total.

Betting the Spread: Suns vs. Pacers

• Phoenix has put together a 39-24-2 ATS record so far this year.
• The Suns have been favored by 8.5 points or more seven times this season, and covered the spread in five of those games.
• The Pacers have won 28 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 37 times.
• Indiana has an ATS record of 9-12 when playing as at least 8.5-point underdogs this season.
• The Pacers are 17-15 against the spread, and 10-22 overall, at home this season.
• At home, as a 8.5-point underdog or more, Indiana is winless ATS (0-1).
• In away games, the Suns are 16-14 overall and 19-10-1 against the spread.
• Phoenix has two wins ATS (2-1) on the road as 8.5-point favorites or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Suns vs. Pacers

• The Suns have gone 25-7 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 78.1% of those games).
• The Pacers have been underdogs in 54 games this season and won 12 (22.2%) of those contests.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -420 or shorter, Phoenix has a record of 4-1 (80% win percentage).
• Indiana has a record of 3-12, a 20% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +330 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Suns have an implied win probability of 80.8%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Suns vs. Pacers

• Pick ATS: Pacers (+ 8.5)
• Pick OU: Over (223.5)
  
• Prediction: Pacers 119 - Suns 118
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