The Toronto Raptors (18-40) travel to face off against the Indiana Pacers (32-24) on Wednesday, February 26th. This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and televised on FDSI. Both the Raptors and Pacers will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Raptors vs Pacers

The Raptors Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Raptors fell to 18-40 on the season after a 111-101 loss to the Celtics on Tuesday. Toronto, who were +11 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 212.5 fell short of the 226.5 O/U line.

Toronto went on a 10-0 run early, briefly taking the lead, but Boston responded and led 89-76 going into the 4th quarter. The Raptors won the final quarter 25-22 but couldn’t complete the comeback.

The Pacers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Pacers fell to 32-24 on the season after a 125-116 home loss to the Nuggets on Monday. Indiana, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 241, which was 5.5 points below the pre-game line of 246.5.

Indiana got off to a slow start, trailing 36-28 after the 1st quarter. They bounced back in the 2nd, outscoring Denver 30-28, but a rough 3rd quarter saw them fall behind 100-83. Despite a strong 4th quarter, where they outscored the Nuggets 33-25, the Pacers couldn’t complete the comeback.

Raptors Offense Breakdown

In their 111-101 loss to the Celtics, the Raptors shot 50.6% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 threes at a 15.2% rate. RJ Barrett led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the floor.

Scottie Barnes added 21 points and 6 assists, while Gradey Dick contributed 12 points, making 2 threes on 28.6% shooting. Barrett and Barnes both scored 9 points in the 2nd quarter.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

In their 125-116 loss to the Nuggets, the Pacers shot 47.1% from the field and made 14 threes at a 32.6% clip. Myles Turner led the way with 23 points, while Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam each added 19, with Haliburton also dishing out 15 assists and hitting 5 threes at 50% efficiency.

Haliburton scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, and Aaron Nesmith added 8 of his 17 points in the final period. Siakam also contributed 7 points in the 4th, while Turner had a more balanced scoring effort throughout the game.

Raptors Team Defense

The Raptors struggled defensively in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 66 points, but they tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 23 points in the 3rd and 22 in the 4th. Overall, they gave up 111 points on 47% shooting from the Celtics.

Toronto sent Boston to the line only 8 times, where the Celtics made all their free throws. The Raptors allowed 15 three-pointers, but Boston shot just 29% from deep. Toronto finished with 30 defensive rebounds, 10 steals, and 1 block.

Pacers Team Defense

The Raptors’ defense struggled early, giving up 35 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, but they tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 23 points in the 3rd and 22 in the 4th. Overall, they allowed the Celtics to shoot 47% from the field.

Toronto limited Boston’s three-point shooting to 29%, with the Celtics making 15 threes. The Raptors also sent Boston to the line only 8 times, where they made all their free throws. Defensively, Toronto recorded 10 steals and 1 block.

Raptors vs Pacers Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Raptors have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 7-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 109 points per game in these contests.
• Through their last five home contests, the Pacers offense has averaged 114 points per game while allowing an average of 117. Indiana posted an overall record of 3-2 while going 1-4 ATS.
• Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Toronto has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
• Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Pacers have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-4.

Raptors vs Pacers Prediction

When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Raptors vs. Pacers game, our recommendation is to take the Raptors at +9.5. Despite our model showing the Pacers winning 135-131, we like Raptors as our point-spread pick.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 236 and our model has the Raptors and Pacers finishing with a combined 266 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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