Toronto Raptors Taking On Indiana Pacers in Tough Test of Offense vs Defense
On Wednesday night, the Toronto Raptors face the Indiana Pacers for the second consecutive night. The game follows the Pacers losing by a margin of four points to Orlando at
Game outlook
On Wednesday night, the Toronto Raptors face the Indiana Pacers for the second consecutive night. The game follows the Pacers losing by a margin of four points to Orlando at home Sunday night, and the Raptors win over Detroit at home Sunday night. With the Pacers having the all-time regular season series advantage of 55-47, they are currently the -3.5 favorite according to Vegas betting lines.
Game Info
When: Wednesday, 11/22/2023 @ 7:30pm EST
Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Raptors +125 | Pacers -145
Spread: Raptors +3 (-110) | Pacers -3 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 241.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Indiana will win straight-up is 59%.
Toronto Raptors
Toronto was in action on the road against Orlando Tuesday night in the front half of a back-to-back set; however, missing Koloko (respiratory) and Young (illness). The Raptors ended the night 6-8 on the season, ranked 21 in offense, 10 in defense, and stand tied for fourth in the Atlantic Division, 4.5 games behind the Celtics for the top spot.
Indiana Pacers Analysis
The Indiana Pacers are 14th in the power rankings and are 1st in offensive scoring, averaging 125.67 points per game. They have a 28th place defense, allowing an average of 123.75 points per game and an 8-5 (8-5 ATS) record. Their field goal average is 49.52% (4th in the NBA) and their free throws are 79.76% (9th). They average 37.76% from three point range (7th) and 41.75 rebounds per game (26th) and 30.25 assists per game (1st). Defensively, they are 26th in field goals allowed, 30th in free throws allowed, 26th in threes allowed, and 44.25 defensive rebounds per game. Indiana allows 24.92 defensive assists and 13.17 turnovers per game (11th and 20th respectively).