The Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Raptors Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors split with the 76ers, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Clippers next. The Raptors have won 7 of their last 11 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 114.2 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.8 points and 5.9 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 19.6 points and 5 rebounds. Scottie Barnes is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickly is dishing 6.3 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Celtics and Heat, and they play the Pelicans next. The Pacers have won 3 straight games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 111.2 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.6 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin is averaging 17.8 points and 5.5 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won each of their last three games as underdogs.
- The Raptors have lost five of their last six games as road favorites against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as road favorites against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last four games.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last seven games against Central Division opponents.
- The Pacers have lost 20 of their last 22 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against the Pacers following a home loss.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games against Raptors teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Pacers’ last 11 games as underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Raptors’ last six games as road favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Jay Huff ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (3.8) this season.
- Andrew Nembhard has recorded 9+ assists in four consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
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 6th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (44.3%).
- The Pacers rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.4).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (33.8%).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.7%).
Pacers vs Raptors Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Obi Toppin, Bennedict Mathurin, and Isaiah Jackson.
Jakob Poeltl, Ja’Kobe Walter, and RJ Barrett are out for the Raptors. Sandro Mamukelashvili is questionable.
Pacers vs Raptors Prediction
The Raptors have obviously been the more consistent team and should be favored. The Raptors have also won 4 of the last 5 games against the Pacers. However, the Raptors are banged up, while the Pacers are as healthy as they’ve been all season and have won 3 straight games. Sure, three wins doesn’t turn a season completely around, but we know what the Pacers are capable of when they’re close to full strength and playing to their potential. The Pacers have seen 7 of their 9 wins come at home. I’ll grab the bucket in this spot.