Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Pacers (-167) will take on the Raptors (+139) in Toronto. Indiana (-3.5) is favored in this Eastern Conference matchup, and the over/under is currently set at 243.5.
Indiana is 30-25 and sits 6th in the East, while Toronto is 19-35 and in 12th. The Raptors have dropped two straight and are 5th in the Atlantic Division.
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Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Pacers and Raptors did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Pacers have a record of 2-1. The Pacers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 243 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-0-1.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Pacers have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 5-4-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 113 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last three games at home, the Raptors have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 116 points per game in these contests.
- As the betting underdog, the Raptors have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Toronto posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Indiana has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 7-3 straight up.
Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
Indiana has a record of 30-25 this season and is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, the Pacers are 23-14 and 9-2 against their division.
On the road, Indiana is 13-14 straight up and 15-11 against the spread. Their ATS record for the season is 29-24, and they are favored by 3.5 points today.
In their last game, the Pacers lost to the Hornets by a score of 111-102. The O/U line for that game was 239.5, and Indiana was favored by 10 points going into the game.
Indiana’s O/U record for the season is 31-24, and the under has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 245.9 points.
Overall, the Pacers are 15-10 as the favorite and have gone 12-13 ATS as the favorite. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +7.4 PPG.
Indiana comes into the game as the highest-scoring team in the league, averaging 123.7 points per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 121.0 PPG.
The Pacers’ offense is built around their ability to get to the rim, as they lead the league in two-point field goal percentage at 58%. Overall, they are shooting 50% from the field, which is also tops in the NBA.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Indiana is hitting 38% of their attempts, which is 5th in the league. In terms of pace, the Pacers are 2nd in the NBA at 101.6 possessions per game.
The Pacers’ defense is presently ranked 28th in the league, allowing an average of 122.2 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Pacers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 57.0% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.4% from downtown.
Toronto’s O/U record for the season is 28-25-1, and the under has hit in their last three games. Today’s line of 243.5 is the highest they have seen all season.
In their last game against the Spurs, the teams combined for just 221 points, falling well short of the O/U line of 236. The Raptors lost the game by a score of 122-99.
Toronto is 19-35 on the season and is currently in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 12-22 and 0-11 against their division.
The Raptors have lost two straight games and are 3.5-point underdogs today. As the underdog, Toronto has gone 9-26 this season, and their ATS record as the underdog is 17-18.
On average, Toronto’s games have seen a combined 231.3 points this season. Today’s O/U line of 243.5 is higher than any of their previous games.
In their last two games, the Raptors have failed to cover the spread, and they are 25-29 ATS for the season. At home, they are 11-15 ATS, while going 14-14 ATS on the road.
At home, the Raptors are averaging 110.5 points per game, which is 28th in the league. Overall, they are 21st in scoring at 113.7 points per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 44.4% of their games. In terms of pace, Toronto is 14th in the league at 98.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Raptors are 14th in field goal percentage at 47%. From two-point range, they are 17th in the league at 54%. However, they are just 25th in three-point shooting at 35%. In terms of three-point attempts, Toronto is 21st in the NBA.
So far, the Raptors have made an average of 16.6 free throws per game, which is 21st in the league. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 7th in the NBA. As a team, Toronto is 3rd in the league in assists, averaging 29.1 per game.
Coming into the game, the Raptors’ defense is giving up an average of 117.6 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 57.4% of their games. In their previous game, the Raptors’ defense struggled against the Spurs, giving up 122 points on a field goal percentage of 52%.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Pacers to win this one with a projected score of 128-124.
Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers Betting Tips
- Take the Pacers on the moneyline
- The Pacers should also cover at -3.5
- Projecting a combined 252 points, we like the over
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- RJ Barrett – Personal – Questionable
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- James Johnson – Illness – Out
- Jalen Smith – Back – Out
- Tyrese Haliburton – Hamstring – Questionable
- Bennedict Mathurin – Knee – Questionable
