The Indiana Pacers (2-15) and Toronto Raptors (13-5) meet Wednesday in an Eastern Conference battle from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. Tip in the NBA Cup Group Play match is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pacers vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Raptors lead 1-0
The Pacers lost to the Detroit Pistons 122-117 Monday, covering as a 10-point home underdog as the Over (237) cashed. Indiana had 7 players hit double figures, led by F Pascal Siakam, who scored 24 points on 7-for-12 shooting. The Pacers have lost 2 in a row, but have covered their last 3 games, all as an underdog. They are 8-9 against the spread (ATS).
The Raptors are one of the hottest teams in the league, riding an 8-game winning streak. They took down the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-99 Monday, covering as a 1.5-point home favorite with the Under (231.5) hitting. F Brandon Ingram tallied a team-high 37 points, shooting 15-for-30 from the field. Toronto, after a 1-4 start, has gone 12-1 and is 11-7 ATS on the season.
The Raptors beat the Pacers 129-111 on the road on Nov. 15, covering as a 6-point favorite as the Over (235.5) cashed.
Pacers at Raptors odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:51 a.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Pacers +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Raptors -475 (bet $475 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +10.5 (-115) | Raptors -10.5 (-105)Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Pacers at Raptors key injuries
Pacers
G Tyrese Haliburton (achilles) outF Aaron Nesmith (knee) outF Obi Toppin (foot) out
Raptors
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pacers at Raptors picks and predictionsPrediction
Raptors 121, Pacers 109
PASS.
No interest. The Raptors (-475) should come out on top with ease yet aren’t worth taking on the moneyline.
BET RAPTORS -10.5 (-105).
The Raptors are 4-2 ATS at home in November, and they are 7-2 ATS as a favorite during the month. Toronto has been surging offensively, scoring at least 119 points in 5 of its last 7 contests.
The Pacers have had some major defensive woes, allowing at least 118 points in 7 straight games, going 3-4 ATS in those. They are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 away games. Back RAPTORS -10.5 (-105).
BET UNDER 234.5 (-110).
The Raptors are 1-4 O/U in their last 5 games, partially because of their improved defense. They have given up 113 or fewer in 8 straight games.
The Pacers haven’t performed to their standard offensively on the road. They have scored 100 or fewer in 3 of their last 6 away games and have topped 112 just once in that span.
Take UNDER 234.5 (-110).
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