The Indiana Pacers (9-12) travel to face off against the Toronto Raptors (6-15) on Tuesday, December 3rd. This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and televised on TSN. The Raptors are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pacers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pacers. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Pacers vs Raptors

The Pacers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Pacers fell to 9-12 on the season after a 136-121 loss to the Grizzlies on Sunday. Indiana, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 257, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 244.

Indiana looked strong early, going on a 13-0 run to take a 22-10 lead and finishing the 1st quarter up 45-28. However, the Grizzlies took control in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring the Pacers 74-46. Indiana entered the 4th quarter down 102-91 and couldn’t mount a comeback, as Memphis outscored them 34-30 in the final period.

The Raptors Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Raptors improved to 6-15 on the season with a 119-116 home win over the Heat on Sunday. Toronto, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 235 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 221.5 by 13.5 points.

A key moment for the Raptors was a 10-0 run early in the game, stretching their lead from 22-17 to 32-17. They led 98-87 going into the 4th quarter but had to hold off a late push from Miami, who outscored them 29-21 in the final period.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

In their 136-121 loss to the Grizzlies, the Pacers shot 47.8% from the field and hit 14 threes at a 33.3% rate. Bennedict Mathurin led Indiana with 19 points and 9 rebounds, despite shooting just 38.5%.

Mathurin scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while Obi Toppin added 9 of his 16 points in the opening period. T.J. McConnell and Myles Turner also contributed 8 points in the 1st quarter.

Raptors Offense Breakdown

RJ Barrett’s 37 points on 75% shooting powered the Raptors to a 119-116 win over the Heat, with Barrett hitting 3 threes at a 75% clip. Scottie Barnes added 23 points, 9 assists, and 10 rebounds, while Jakob Poeltl contributed 17 points and 11 boards.

Toronto shot 53.4% from the field, though they made just 10 threes at 34.5%. Barrett scored 13 points in the 1st quarter, and Ja’Kobe Walter added 10 of his 12 points in the 2nd.

Pacers Team Defense

Defensively, the Pacers struggled on Sunday, giving up 136 points to the Grizzlies. Their toughest stretch came in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed 40 points. Indiana sent Memphis to the line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws.

From beyond the arc, the Pacers held the Grizzlies to 34% shooting, with Memphis hitting 16 threes. Indiana grabbed 35 defensive rebounds and allowed 8 offensive boards while adding 8 steals and 3 blocks.

Raptors Team Defense

The Pacers struggled defensively on Sunday, giving up 136 points to the Grizzlies, including 40 in the 3rd quarter. Indiana allowed Memphis to shoot 52% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Pacers held the Grizzlies to 16 threes on 34% shooting. Indiana sent Memphis to the line 27 times, where they made 22 free throws.

Pacers vs Raptors Trends

• Through their last three road contests, the Pacers offense has averaged 117 points per game while allowing an average of 131. Indiana posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 0-3 ATS.
• 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 three games as the underdog, the Raptors have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
• Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Pacers have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-7-1.

Pacers vs Raptors Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +2.5, we recommend going with the Raptors on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 239 and our model has the Pacers and Raptors finishing with a combined 238 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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