Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/26/25
At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-430) will host the Raptors (+331) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Indiana is currently favored by 9.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 236. This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Both teams are in the Eastern Conference, with the Pacers (32-24) sitting 4th and the Raptors (18-40) 13th. FDSI will have the TV coverage for this game.
TORONTO RAPTORS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Toronto Raptors +9.5
This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 26th.
WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-131 in favor of the Pacers.
- Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 15 threes.
Can Toronto Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Toronto fell to 18-40 on the season after a 111-101 loss to the Celtics on Tuesday. The Raptors were +11 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total of 212 points came in well below the 226.5-point line.
Toronto went on a 10-0 run to take the lead early, but Boston responded and led 89-76 going into the 4th quarter. The Raptors outscored the Celtics 25-22 in the final period but couldn’t complete the comeback.
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% clip. 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 at 28.6%. Barrett and Barnes each scored 9 points in the 2nd quarter, with Barrett adding 5 more in the 3rd.
The Raptors struggled defensively in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 35 and 31 points, respectively, but tightened things up in the 2nd half, allowing just 23 points in the 3rd and 22 in the 4th. Overall, they allowed 111 points on 47% shooting from the field.
Toronto sent Boston to the line only 8 times, where the Celtics were perfect. The Raptors gave up 15 threes but held Boston to 29% shooting from deep. Defensively, they recorded 10 steals and 1 block.
Can Indiana Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
Indiana fell to 32-24 on the season after a 125-116 home loss to the Nuggets on Monday. The Pacers entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 241, just under the O/U line of 246.5.
After trailing 36-28 after the 1st quarter, Indiana closed the gap by winning the 2nd quarter 30-28. However, a rough 3rd quarter saw them outscored 36-25, leaving them down 100-83 going into the 4th. Despite a strong 4th quarter where they outscored Denver 33-25, the Pacers couldn’t complete the comeback.
The Pacers shot 47.1% from the field and 32.6% from three-point range in their 125-116 loss to the Nuggets, connecting on 14 threes. Myles Turner led Indiana with 23 points, while Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam each added 19 points, with Haliburton hitting 5 threes at a 50% rate.
Haliburton also dished out 15 assists and scored 10 points in the 4th quarter. Aaron Nesmith contributed 17 points, scoring 8 in the final period. Turner had 8 points in the 1st quarter, while Obi Toppin added 7 of his 11 points in the opening frame.
The Pacers struggled defensively, giving up 125 points to the Nuggets, including 36 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. They did manage to tighten things up in the 4th, allowing just 25 points. Overall, Indiana allowed Denver to shoot 56% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Pacers limited the Nuggets to 8 made threes on 38% shooting. Indiana also sent Denver to the line 14 times, where the Nuggets hit 11 free throws. The Pacers recorded 11 steals and 3 blocks in the game.