The Toronto Raptors (37-14) and the Indiana Pacers (31-20) face off at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Raptors will try to lengthen their 12-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 219 points and it will air on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, February 7, 2020.
Toronto Raptors at Indiana Pacers ATS Odds
The Raptors won the most recent matchup by one point to even the season series at one. Lowry put up a double-double in the victory with 32 points and 10 assists. The Raptors’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Pacers. Toronto had a rate of 9.4, while Indiana posted a mark of 16.8. The two teams combined to put up 237 points, which was well over the projected point total of 215.5, and Toronto was unable to cover as a 6-point favorite.
Of the Raptors’ 51 games, 27 have finished over the projected point total. Toronto heads into the contest with records of 37-14 straight up (SU) and 28-22-1 against the spread (ATS).
Similarly to Toronto, Pacers games have finished over the projected point total 52.9 percent of the time. Moreover, Indiana owns records of 31-20 SU and 27-22-2 ATS.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball protection could play a significant role in this battle. Indiana commits the fourth-fewest miscues in the league (turnover percentage of 12.2 percent), while the gambling defense of Toronto forces the second-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 15.6 percent).
Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Pacers rank 13th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Raptors rank 21st in blocks allowed per game (5.3).
- Toronto ranks seventh in three pointers attempted per game (36.2) while Indiana ranks last (27.7).
- The Raptors rank second in points off turnovers per game (20.4) while the Pacers rank 17th (16.5).
- Toronto ranks second in points allowed in the paint per game (41.7) while Indiana ranks 16th (48.2).
- Toronto ranks 12th in rebounds per game (45.5) while Indiana ranks 26th (42.5).
- The Raptors rank second in steals per game (8.8) while the Pacers rank 23rd (7.0).
- The Raptors rank third in fast break points per game (18.0) while the Pacers rank 17th (12.4).
- Indiana ranks 21st in second chance points allowed per game (13.5) while Toronto ranks 26th (14.1).
- Indiana averages 26.2 assists per game, which ranks fifth in the league. Toronto ranks 23rd in assists allowed per game (25.2).
- In games where they allow less than 100 points, Indiana is 9-2 and Toronto is 13-3.
- In games where they score over 100 points, the Raptors are 35-9 and the Pacers are 31-12.
- Indiana is 12-11-2 ATS at home, while Toronto is 13-11-1 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone under in 13 of the Raptors’ 25 road games, while 13 of the Pacers’ 25 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Raptors are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Pacers are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Toronto has 3 overs, 1 under and 1 push, while Indiana has 4 overs and 1 under.
- The Raptors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.6, up from 6.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pacers have scored an average of 110.0 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 113.6 points per game (6.5 above their season average).
