Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors Matchup

Check out our free Pacers vs Raptors prediction for this NBA matchup in Toronto. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Pacers take on the Raptors at 9-12.
  • Indiana has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (9th).
  • The Pacers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Raptors.
  • The Raptors come in at 6-15.
  • The Raptors are averaging 112.8 points per game so far.
  • The Raptors are coming off a 119-116 win vs. the Pacers.

Pacers vs Raptors Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Pacers (-144) will take on the Raptors (+122) in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. Indiana is favored by 2.5 points over Toronto, and the over/under line is set at 239.

TSN will broadcast the game, which will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The Pacers are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference with a 9-12 record. They have lost two straight games. The Raptors are 13th in the East at 6-15 and are 4th in the Atlantic Division.

Pacers vs. Raptors Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Indiana Pacers at Toronto Raptors
  • Where: Toronto at Scotiabank Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
  • Betting Odds IND -2.5, IND -144 | TOR +122 O/U 239

Pacers Preview: Are the Pacers Ready for a Win at Toronto?

Indiana’s season record dropped to 9-12 after a 136-121 road loss to the Grizzlies on Sunday. The Pacers, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 257 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 244 by 13 points.

Indiana started strong, going on a 13-0 run early and leading 45-28 after the 1st quarter. However, they were outscored 74-46 over the next two quarters, including a 40-23 3rd quarter by Memphis. The Pacers tried to rally in the 4th but were outscored 34-30.

In their loss to the Grizzlies, the Pacers shot 47.8% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, hitting 14 threes. Bennedict Mathurin led Indiana with 19 points and 9 rebounds, despite shooting just 38.5%.

Mathurin scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, matching his 1st quarter output. Obi Toppin added 16 points, with 9 coming in the opening period.

The Pacers struggled defensively against the Grizzlies, giving up 136 points in the loss. Indiana allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in both the 2nd and 4th, and a tough 40-point 3rd quarter.

Memphis shot 52% from the field, including 34% from three with 16 made threes. The Grizzlies also went 22/27 from the free-throw line. Indiana finished with 35 defensive rebounds, 8 steals, and 3 blocks.

Raptors Preview: Can the Raptors Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?

After a 136-121 loss to the Grizzlies on Sunday, the Pacers' record dropped to 9-12. Indiana entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 257, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 244 by 13 points.

Indiana started strong, going on a 13-0 run to take an early lead, but Memphis responded by outscoring them 34-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-23 in the 3rd. The Pacers trailed 102-91 going into the 4th and were outscored 34-30 in the final period.

RJ Barrett's 37-point performance on 75% shooting led the Raptors to a win over the Heat, with 13 of his points coming in the 1st quarter. Scottie Barnes added 23 points, 9 assists, and 10 rebounds, scoring 8 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters. Jakob Poeltl contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds, with 8 points in the opening period.

Toronto shot 53.4% from the field, hitting 10 threes at a 34.5% rate. Barrett connected on 3 threes, shooting 75% from deep, while Barnes added 2 threes at 40%.

Defensively, the Raptors had their toughest stretch in the 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points, but they managed to hold the Heat to 116 points overall. Toronto allowed Miami to shoot 44% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Raptors allowed 15 threes on 37% shooting. They also sent the Heat to the line 28 times, where Miami made 23 free throws. Toronto finished with 37 defensive rebounds, gave up 12 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 5 blocks.

Pacers vs Raptors Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their three previous road games, Indiana has an ATS mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 117 points per game.
  • Toronto has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 110 points per game while allowing 105. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
  • Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
  • Over the team's last three games as the favorite, the Pacers struggled vs the spread going just 0-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.

Pacers vs Raptors Prediction

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