At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-253) will host the Raptors (+206) in a game with a 245.5 over/under. The Pacers are favored by 6.5 points at Bovada, and this matchup will be televised on NBA TV.

Indiana is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a 33-25 record and riding a three-game win streak. Toronto is 12th in the East at 21-36 and has won two straight.

Will Toronto Be The Talk of Gainbridge Fieldhouse?

Toronto is currently 12th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 21-36. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 5th place. As the underdog, the Raptors have a record of 10-27 and are 19-18 against the spread as the underdog.

The Raptors have won their last two games and are 28-29 against the spread this season. They have covered the spread in their last three games and are 15-14 ATS on the road.

In their most recent game, the Raptors defeated the Hawks by a score of 123-121. They were 7.5-point underdogs going into the game and had an O/U line of 243.5.

This season, the average combined scoring total in Raptors games is 231.5, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 245.5. Toronto has a 30-26-1 O/U record this season.

In the Eastern Conference, Toronto has a record of 14-23 compared to 7-13 in non-conference games. The Raptors will be looking to improve their road record of 9-20.

When it comes to scoring, the Raptors are 19th in the league at 114.2 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 116.9 points per game compared to 111.4 at home (10th).

So far this season, Toronto has outscored the NBA scoring average in 47.4% of their games. In terms of pace, the Raptors are 14th in the league at 99 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Raptors are 14th in field goal percentage at 47%. From three-point range, they are shooting 35% (24th). In terms of free throws, Toronto is 20th in the league at 16.7 made per game.

Coming into today’s game, the Raptors’ defense is giving up an average of 117.4 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Raptors squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.3% from downtown.

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Will the Pacers Win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse?

Indiana is favored by 6.5 points today and has gone 2-0 ATS in their last two games. Against the spread, they are 31-25 this season, going 16-13 at home and 15-12 on the road.

The Pacers have won three straight games and are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 33-25. In the Central Division, they are 3rd.

Indiana’s O/U record for the season is 32-26, and the under has hit in their last two games. This year, their games have averaged 245.9 points per game compared to today’s O/U line of 245.5.

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.

So far this season, the Pacers are 18-11 as the underdog and 16-15 as the favorite. Against the Eastern Conference, they are 25-14 compared to 8-11 against non-conference opponents.

Indiana’s offense is the best in the NBA, averaging 124 points per game. They have been even better at home, where they are scoring 126.5 points per game. In terms of pace, the Pacers are 2nd in the league at 101.8 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, Indiana is 1st in field goal percentage at 50%. They are also 1st in two-point field goal percentage at 58%. From beyond the arc, the Pacers are 5th in three-point shooting at 38%.

So far this season, Indiana has outscored the NBA scoring average in 70.7% of their games. In terms of assists, they lead the league with 31.1 per game.

The Pacers’ defense is presently ranked 28th in the league, allowing an average of 122.0 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Pacers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 56.9% and allowing 37.4% from beyond the arc.

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Raptors vs. Pacers Pick

We’re calling a win for the Pacers, with a final score of 127-119, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Pacers at -6.5.

Pick: Take the Pacers at -6.5

The Total

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 245.5, and our model predicts the Raptors and Pacers to score a combined 246 points. We recommend betting on the over.

Pick: Go Over 245.5 points (-110)