Indiana Pacers (13-39) vs. Toronto Raptors (31-22)
February 8, 2026 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors -8.5; Over/Under: 224.5
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The Indiana Pacers invade the Scotiabank Arena to do battle with the Toronto Raptors on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a Raptors vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Pacers Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers have been in a real slump as they’ve lost seven of their last 10 games overall and they will be hoping to snap a three-game slide after getting beaten by the Bucks in a 105-99 road defeat on Friday. Andrew Nembhard led the team with 22 points and eight assists, Pascal Siakam added 19 points with six rebounds and four assists while Jarace Walker chipped in with 15 points and nine rebounds off the bench. As a team, the Pacers shot 44 percent from the field and 12 of 43 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get going and scored just 36 points in the second and third quarters combined to trail by 20 points. This is a shame because they dominated the fourth quarter to cut the deficit to just four points with 13.6 seconds left on the clock.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been in pretty good shape as they’ve won six of their last nine games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after blowing past the slumping Bulls in a 123-107 win on Thursday. Brandon Ingram led the team with 33 points and six assists, Immanuel Quickley added 24 points and five assists while Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelashvili each scored 17 points. As a team, the Raptors shot 56 percent from the field and 14 of 34 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 33 points in the first quarter to jump out in front from the start. They just kept their foot on the gas with another 35 points in the third quarter to maintain that momentum all the way till the final buzzer.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Pacers have lost each of their last 13 road games against Raptors teams that held a winning record.
- The Raptors have won each of their last nine games against Central Division opponents.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Central Division opponents.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Raptors have lost five of their last six games as home favorites following a win.
- The Pacers have won each of their last four games against the Raptors after losing as favorites.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last six day games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as home favorites following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pacers’ last seven road games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Raptors’ last six day games at Scotiabank Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Scottie Barnes is the only player in the league to have recorded 25+ rebounds in a game this season.
- Jamal Shead ranks 8th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (8.8) this season.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Jay Huff ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (3.6) this season.
- Andrew Nembhard has recorded 8+ assists in seven consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (1017) this season.
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (19.2) this season.
- The Pacers rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.4).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for true shooting percentage this season (55.5%).
Raptors vs Pacers Prediction
The Pacers are still missing Tyrese Haliburton, Ivica Zubac, and Kobe Brown, with Aaron Nesmith listed as questionable, while the Raptors are sweating on the availability of Jakob Poeltl and Immanuel Quickley, who are both questionable. These teams have already met three times this season, with the Raptors winning all three meetings, two of which were double-digit blowouts. The Pacers have gone cold lately and are coming off two straight losses to two slumping teams in the Jazz and the Bucks, so I will back the Raptors to get the win and cover in this spot.
