Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 4/9/24

The Pacers (-668) are favored by 11.5 points over the Raptors (+471) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 239.

Indiana (45-34) is currently on a two-game win streak and is 6th in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, Toronto (25-53) has also won two in a row and is 12th in the East.

INDIANA PACERS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Indiana Pacers -11.5

This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, April 9th.

WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 126-84 in favor of the Pacers.
• Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with Pascal Siakam points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.1% and knocking down 13 threes.

Does Indiana Have What it Takes on the Road?

In Pacers games this season, the average over/under line is 241.4, which is higher than today’s line of 239. On average, their games have finished with 242.9 points, and the over has hit in their last two games.

Indiana is 40-39 on the over/under this season, and their games have gone over the O/U line of 228.5 in their last game vs. Miami. In that game, the Pacers won 117-115.

Against the spread, Indiana is 42-35 for the season, including a 21-17 record on the road. However, they have failed to cover in their last two road games.

The Pacers are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 45-34. In the Central Division, they are in 3rd place. In non-conference games, they are 15-15 compared to 30-19 against the East.

Indiana has won their last two games and are favored by 11.5 points today. In their last game vs. the Heat, they were also favored by 3 points, but won by just two (117-115).

Heading into their matchup with the Raptors, the Pacers are the top-scoring team in the NBA, averaging 122.7 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually scored more points on the road (120.6) than at home (124.8).

Indiana has been an efficient offensive team all season, ranking first in field goal percentage at 50%. They also lead the league in two-point field goal percentage at 58%. In terms of pace, the Pacers are 4th in the NBA.

When it comes to three-point shooting, Indiana is 11th in the league at 37%. They are 12th in three-pointers made per game (13.1) but have attempted the 15th most threes.

At present, the Pacers’ defense is ranked 27th, allowing 120.2 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pacers are forcing 12.2 per game, which is 11th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 8th in blocked shots at 5.9 per game.

Does Toronto Stand a Chance at Home?

Toronto has won two straight games and is looking to improve on their 25-53 record today. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 12th place.

The Raptors covered the spread in their last game, winning 130-122 as 5-point favorites. This improved their ATS record to 34-44 for the season.

As the underdog, the Raptors have gone 12-43 straight up and 24-31 ATS. Today, they are 11.5-point underdogs.

This season, Toronto has played in games with an average O/U line of 228.9, which is lower than today’s line of 239. Overall, their games have averaged 231.2 points per game.

In non-conference games, the Raptors are 7-23 compared to 18-30 against the Eastern Conference. Against the spread, they are 20-18 on the road and 14-26 at home.

In their last game against the Wizards, the teams combined for 252 points, easily surpassing the O/U line of 234. Toronto won the game by a score of 130-122.

At home this season, the Raptors are averaging 110 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA. Overall, they are 19th in scoring at 112.6 points per game. In terms of pace, Toronto is 12th in the league.

When it comes to field goal percentage, the Raptors are 16th at 47%. They are also 10th in offensive rebounds, averaging 10.8 per game.

In terms of three-point shooting, Toronto is 28th in the NBA at 34%. They are 26th in three-pointers made per game at 11.6. On average, the Raptors are getting to the free-throw line 21.5 times per game, which is 16th in the league.

On defense, the Raptors come into the game ranked 24th in the league in points allowed at 118.6 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 122 points per contest (14th). Opponents are hitting 56.5% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.5% of their three-point attempts.