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 lost to the Celtics, beat the Suns, and they play the Bulls, Magic, and Jazz next. The Raptors have won three games in February and now begin a four-game road trip.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 110.7 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 47 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.9 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.9 points and 7.9 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gradey Dick is dishing 1.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Clippers, lost to the Nuggets, and they play the Heat, Bulls, and Rockets next. The Pacers have lost back-to-back games just twice since December 13.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 116.5 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.4 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.1 points and 3.5 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 10 road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Pacers have won each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last nine home games following a home loss.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Raptors’ last three games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- The Pacers have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last nine night games against the Pacers following a home loss.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points (608) this season.
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (10.9) this season.
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.8).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.7).
Pacers vs Raptors Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Isaiah Jackson. T.J. McConnell and Tyrese Haliburton are questionable.
The Raptors will be without Jakob Poeltl, Ulrich Chomche, PJ Tucker, and Brandon Ingram.
Pacers vs Raptors Prediction
The Pacers should have the edge at home with the rest advantage, but they’ve failed to cover seven of their last 10 games. The Raptors have been a different team since getting healthier and despite not winning every game, they’re a profitable 34-23-1 ATS on the season. The Raptors are a top-five cover team in the NBA. The Raptors are 2-0 SU against the Pacers this season, and the underdog has covered seven of the last eight meetings between them overall. A double-digit line is nuts. Give me the Raptors and the points.