The Pacers are ready to clash with the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, Nov 22. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 7:30 ET and will be televised on BSIN. Indiana enters this game as 3.5-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 238.5. Can the Pacers pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Pacers vs. Raptors predictions.
Pacers vs. Raptors Odds
- Spread: Pacers -3.5
- Total 238.5
Odds via FanDuel SportsBook. New To FanDuel? Check out our FanDuel Sportsbook Review to find out how to redeem a $1,000 risk-free bet!
Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Nov 22
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
- TV: BSIN
Raptors Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five road contests, the Raptors offense has averaged 110 points per game while allowing an average of 117. Toronto posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
Pacers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Although Indiana has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 123 points per game in these games.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Pacers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Can Toronto Grab a Win on the Road?
So far this season, the Raptors has a record of 6-8, as they look to get closer to the .500 mark vs. the Pacers. This season, when playing on the road, the Raptors have a 2-4 record, while their record at home is 4-4.
In their most recent game, the Raptors’ offense tallied 107 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 110.6 points per game. Offensively, the Raptors have a season long field goal percentage of 46%, which is 20th in the league In terms of three-pointers, they are 25th in percentage and 20th in three-pointers made.
At present, the Raptors’ defense is ranked 12th, allowing 111.9 points per game.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Raptors defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.1% while allowing 35.7% from downtown.
Can the Pacers Please their Home Crowd?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Raptors, the Pacers are looking to build on their above .500 record of 8-5. In their 13 games, the Pacers have gone 6-5 against Eastern Conference teams and 2-0 in non-conference action.
Indiana finished with 157 points in their game against the Hawks. This total surpasses their season-average of 128.1 points per game. Tyrese Haliburton led the scoring for the Pacers, contributing 37 points. Additionally, Buddy Hield chipped in with 24 points.
Facing Toronto, the Pacers aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 125.9 points allowed per game (30th).
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Pacers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.7% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 38.1% from downtown.
Pacers vs. Raptors Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Tyrese Haliburton and his points prop of 23.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -120. According to our projections, Tyrese Haliburton is expected to record 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 10 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 23.5.
- The Prop: Tyrese Haliburton Under 23.5 Points (-120)
Pacers vs. Raptors Predictions
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Pacers to secure the win, with an expected final score of 118-109. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -3.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 238.5 and our model has the Raptors and Pacers finishing with a combined 227 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Pacers -3.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook