The Indiana Pacers (32-40) take on the Toronto Raptors (35-37) Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Raptors odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Raptors lost 118-111 last time out at the Milwaukee Bucks Sunday. Toronto made just 9 of 12 free throws and shot 44% (44 of 99) from the field.
The Pacers lost 115-109 at the Charlotte Hornets Monday. Indiana lost outright as a 2-point favorite and was unable to hang on despite leading 40-22 after the 1st quarter.
The Pacers lead the season series 2-0 with both games coming at home. They won 118-104 as 2.5-point favorites on Nov. 12 as the Under (229.5) cashed and 122-114 as 2-point underdogs on Jan. 2 as the Over (232.5) connected.
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Pacers at Raptors odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pacers +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Raptors -330 (bet $330 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +7.5 (+100) | Raptors -7.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Pacers at Raptors key injuries
Pacers
- G Chris Duarte (ankle) questionable
- G Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) questionable
Raptors
- F Scottie Barnes (wrist) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pacers at Raptors picks and predictions
Prediction
Raptors 118, Pacers 110
Moneyline
Home-court advantage actually means something for these two sub-.500 % teams. Indiana has a 13-23 road record versus Toronto’s 23-13 home record. The Raptors also have the 2nd best assist to turnover ratio (1.98) in the league.
I don’t expect Indiana (+270) and Toronto (-330) is too expensive for a wager, so I will PASS on the moneyline.
Against the spread
Over/Under
Toronto leads the NBA in opponents’ field goal attempts per game (82.6). The Pacers and Raptors also struggle offensively, ranking 25th and 26th in shooting percentage, respectively.
The Pacers have hit the Under in 8 of their last 11 games on 1 day of rest.
BET UNDER 234.5 (-112).
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