Phoenix at Indiana

The Indiana Pacers looked like a young, developing team last season as they finished the regular season at 47-35. This does not look like the same team as the Pacers, which are below .500 at 17-18 as we approach the season's midway point. The Suns appear to be the Western Conference mirror image of the Pacers. Phoenix finished 49-33 a year ago and is under .500 at 15-17. The Pacers' road woes show them to have more road losses than all but the three bottom teams in the NBA East in Toronto, Charlotte, and Washington. That isn't good to have on your resume. The Suns own seven wins in the last 10 played in this series, including three of the last four at home. Make the play on Phoenix.