Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Pacers will take on the Raptors in Toronto. Indiana (-668) is favored by 11.5 over the Raptors (+471). The over/under line for this Eastern Conference matchup is 239.
Indiana is 45-34 and has won two straight games. Toronto is 25-53 and has also won two in a row.
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Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times the Pacers have travelled to take on the Raptors, they are 2-1. The Raptors have historically performed well vs. the spread as the underdog vs. the Pacers, going a perfect 3-0 ATS on an average scoring differential of 3.
- In their last five games away from home, the Pacers have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 122 points per game in these contests.
- Through their last five home contests, the Raptors offense has averaged 102 points per game while allowing an average of 116. Toronto posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Toronto has an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Pacers have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
In their last two games, the Pacers have been favored and have a 19-22 ATS record as the favorite. Today, they are favored by 11.5 points and have gone 24-17 straight-up as the favorite.
Indiana’s O/U record for the season is 40-39, and they have hit the over in their last two games. This season, their games have averaged 242.9 points per game compared to today’s O/U line of 239.
Indiana’s most recent win came against the Heat, where they won by a score of 117-115. The O/U line for that game was 228.5, and the Pacers were favored by 3 points.
Currently, the Pacers are 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 45-34. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 30-19 compared to 15-15 in non-conference games.
Indiana’s road record this season is 20-19, and they are 21-17 ATS on the road. On average, they have outscored their opponents by 1 point per game on the road.
When it comes to scoring, the Pacers are the top team in the league, averaging 122.7 points per game. Interestingly, they are actually scoring more on the road (120.6) than at home (124.8).
Indiana’s offensive success is due in large part to their ability to get to the rim. They lead the NBA in two-point field goal percentage at 58% and are 2nd in two-point attempts.
Overall, the Pacers have a field goal percentage of 50%, which is the best mark in the league. However, they are just 11th in three-point shooting at 37%.
So far, the Pacers’ defense is ranked 27th in the league at 120.2 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Pacers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 56.2% and allowing 36.6% from beyond the arc.
Toronto is currently 12th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 25-53. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 5th place. The Raptors have won two straight games, with their most recent victory coming against the Wizards (130-122).
This season, the Raptors have an ATS record of 34-44, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 14-26 ATS, while going 20-18 ATS on the road.
As the underdog, Toronto has a record of 12-43 and is 24-31 ATS in those games. Today, they are 11.5-point underdogs and have gone 55 of their 78 games as the underdog.
In terms of their O/U record, the Raptors are 40-37-1 for the season. Today’s line of 239 is higher than 68 of their previous games. On average, their games have seen 231.2 points scored.
In terms of pace, the Raptors are 12th in the league at 99.4 possessions per game. This has contributed to their 19th ranked scoring offense at 112.6 points per game.
When playing at home, the Raptors are 27th in the league in scoring at 110.0 points per game. However, overall, they are 10th in the NBA in road scoring at 115.3 points per game.
So far this season, the Raptors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 43.6% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 16th in the league at 47%. From beyond the arc, Toronto is 28th in three-point shooting at 34%.
At present, the Raptors’ defense is ranked 24th, allowing 118.6 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Raptors defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 56.5% while allowing 37.5% from downtown.
Our projections indicate that the Pacers should come out top with a projected score of 126-84.
Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers Betting Tips
- Take the Pacers on the moneyline
- The Pacers should also cover at -11.5
- Our NBA model projects 210 points, and we suggest taking the under
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Jakob Poeltl – Finger – Out
- Chris Boucher – Knee – Out
- Jontay Porter – Personal – Out
- Immanuel Quickley – Rest – Out
- Scottie Barnes – Hand – Out
- D.J. Carton – Ankle – Out
- Gradey Dick – Groin – Questionable
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Bennedict Mathurin – Shoulder – Out
