Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors Preview
The Pacers (-253) will host the Raptors (+206) in an Eastern Conference matchup at 7:00 ET. Indiana is currently favored by 6.5 points and has won three straight games.
As for Toronto, they have won two in a row and are 12th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 21-36. The over/under line for this game is 245.5.
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Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Pacers have faced off vs. the Raptors as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. The last last three times that the Raptors have faced off against the Pacers as the underdog, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games away from home, the Raptors have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 115 points per game in these contests.
- In their last ten games at home, the Pacers have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 4-5-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 115 points per game in these contests.
- As the betting underdog, the Raptors have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Toronto posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
- Over the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Pacers struggled vs the spread going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.
Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
Toronto is 10-27 as the underdog this season and has an ATS record of 19-18 as the underdog. Today, they are getting 6.5 points on the spread and are 2-0 straight-up and 2-0 ATS in their last two games on the road.
The Raptors’ O/U record for the season is 30-26-1, and 56 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s (245.5). On average, their games have finished with 231.5 points.
In their last game, the Raptors defeated the Hawks by a score of 123-121. They were 7.5-point underdogs going into the game and have now won three straight ATS.
In the Eastern Conference, the Raptors are currently in 12th place with a record of 21-36. Against the East, they are 14-23 and 1-11 against their division. On the road, they are 9-20 compared to 12-16 at home.
Heading into their game against the Pacers, the Raptors are 19th in the NBA in scoring at 114.2 points per game. However, they are 10th in scoring on the road at 116.9 points per game.
So far this season, the Raptors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 47.4% of their games. They are also 14th in pace at 99 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, Toronto is 14th in field goal percentage at 47%. They are also 15th in two-point shooting (54%) but just 24th in three-point shooting (35%).
On defense, the Raptors come into the game ranked 18th in the league in points allowed at 117.4 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 113.7 points per contest (25th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Raptors are forcing 12.8 per game, which is 17th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 18th in blocked shots at 4.9 per game.
Indiana’s ATS record is now 31-25 after covering the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 16-13 ATS and have an average scoring margin of +5.6 points per game.
As the favorite, the Pacers are 17-10 on the season, and they have been favored in 27 of their 58 games. They have won their last two games as the favorite and have an ATS record of 13-14 in those games, with an average scoring margin of +7.4 points.
The Pacers are 6.5-point favorites today and have an O/U record of 32-26. In their last two games, the under has hit, and they have seen an average of 244 points per game this season.
Indiana’s most recent win came against the Mavericks, where they won by a score of 133-111. The O/U line for that game was 252 points. The Pacers were 2-point underdogs going into the game.
Currently, the Pacers are 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 33-25. Against the East, they are 25-14 and 10-2 against their division. In non-conference games, they are 8-11.
At home, the Pacers have been the NBA’s top-scoring team, averaging 126.5 points per game compared to their overall average of 124 points per game (1st). So far this season, the Pacers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 70.7% of their games.
Indiana is ranked 2nd in pace at 101.8 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Pacers are the best team in the league at 50%. They are also 1st in two-point field goal percentage at 58%.
Heading into this game, Indiana has made an average of 13.6 three-pointers per game (8th). However, they are just 23rd in free throw attempts, averaging 21.1 per game.
The Pacers’ defense is presently ranked 28th in the league, allowing an average of 122.0 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Pacers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.9% and 37.4% from three-point territory.
Our prediction for this game is that the Pacers will come out on top with a projected score of 127-119.
Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors Betting Tips
- Take the Pacers on the moneyline
- The Pacers should also cover at -6.5
- Projecting a combined 246 points, we like the over
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Aaron Nesmith – Ankle – Out
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
