The Pacers are 6.5-point favorites over the Raptors in a game with an over/under of 245.5. Toronto is 12th in the East and 5th in the Atlantic Division. The Raptors have won two straight games and are +206 on the moneyline.

Indiana is 6th in the East and 3rd in the Central Division. The Pacers have won three straight games and are -253 on the moneyline.

TORONTO RAPTORS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Indiana Pacers -6.5

This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Monday, February 26th.

WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 127-119 in favor of the Pacers.
  • Our projections have Tyrese Haliburton finishing with Tyrese Haliburton points, 4 rebounds and 11 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.1% and knocking down 12 threes.

Will the Raptors Defense Show Up in Indianapolis?

The Raptors have an overall record of 21-36 this season, which has them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 14-23 compared to 7-13 against the West.

Toronto has won their last two games and is 5th in the Atlantic Division. On the road, they are 9-20 for the season.

Toronto has gone 28-29 against the spread this season, including an ATS win in their last three games. As the underdog, they are 19-18 vs. the spread and 10-27 straight-up.

In their most recent game, the Raptors beat the Hawks by a score of 123-121. They were 7.5-point underdogs going into the game and are 9-27 as the underdog this season.

This season, the Raptors have an average O/U record of 30-26-1, and their games have averaged a combined 231.5 points. Today’s O/U line of 245.5 is higher than all but one of their previous games.

So far this season, the Raptors have been a top-10 scoring team on the road, averaging 116.9 points per game. However, overall, they rank 19th in the NBA at 114.2 points per game.

When it comes to shooting, Toronto is 14th in field goal percentage at 47%. They have been a strong team inside the arc, ranking 5th in two-pointers made per game.

On average, the Raptors are attempting 32.8 three-pointers per game, which is 21st in the league. From beyond the arc, they are shooting 35%.

For the season, Toronto is sitting 18th in terms of points allowed per game (117.4). It is worth noting they have given up a fewer number of points in two straight games. Inside the arc, the Raptors defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.9% and 37.3% from three-point territory.

Can Indiana Grab a Win at Home?

Indiana is currently favored by 6.5 points against the Raptors and has gone 2-0 ATS in their last two games as the favorite. As the favorite, the Pacers have a scoring differential of +7.4 points per game.

The Pacers have a 17-10 record as the favorite this season and have been the favorite in 27 of their 58 games. Overall, they are 33-25 and have won three straight games.

Indiana’s ATS record for the season is 31-25, including a 16-13 record at home. In their last two home games, they have covered the spread.

The over/under line for Indiana’s games this season has averaged 243.6 points, slightly lower than today’s line of 245.5. The team’s O/U record for the season is 32-26, and the under has hit in their last two games.

In their most recent game, the Pacers defeated the Mavericks by a score of 133-111. The O/U line for that game was 252 points, and Indiana covered the spread as 2-point underdogs.

When playing at home, the Pacers are the top-scoring team in the league at 126.5 points per game. Overall, they lead the NBA in scoring at 124 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Indiana is first in the league at 50%. They have also been the best team in the NBA at getting to the free-throw line, averaging 21.1 attempts per game.

Indiana’s offensive style has been focused on getting to the rim. They lead the league in two-point field goal percentage at 58%. However, they are just 12th in three-point attempts per game. So far, the Pacers have made 38% of their three-point attempts.

When compared to the NBA scoring average, the Pacers have outscored it in 70.7% of their games. In terms of pace, Indiana is second in the league at 101.8 possessions per game. Coming into this game, the Pacers have outscored their scoring average in each of their last three games.

Looking at the Pacers defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 122.0 points per game (28th). So far this season, the Pacers’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 2nd in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 26.4 times per game vs. Indiana.