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Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors Prediction NBA Picks 11/18/24
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Toronto Raptors (2-12) vs Indiana Pacers (5-7)
November 18, 2024 at 07:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Toronto Raptors +3.5 — Over/Under: 234.5
The Indiana Pacers and the Toronto Raptors duke it out at the Scotiabank Arena on Monday night. Here’s an Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include an Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors Pick.
Indiana PacersÂ
The Indiana Pacers have been in decent shape as they’ve won four of their last seven games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after outlasting the Heat in a 119-110 home win last night. Myles Turner led the team with 34 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks, Pascal Siakam added 23 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 21 points, while Tyrese Haliburton chipped in with 16 points and 13 assists. As a team, the Pacers shot 51 percent from the field and 13 of 29 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with defense, holding the Heat to just 20 points in the first quarter to build an early lead that ballooned to 16 points in the third quarter where the Pacers started to pull away.Â
Toronto RaptorsÂ
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been in a major slump as they’ve lost 12 of their first 14 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a seven-game slide after falling just short to the Celtics in a 126-123 overtime road loss on Saturday. Jakob Poeltl led the team with 35 points and 12 rebounds on 16 of 19 shooting, RJ Barrett racked up a triple-double of 25 points with 10 rebounds and 15 assists while Chris Boucher chipped in with 15 points off the bench. As a team, the Raptors shot 51 percent from the field and nine of 23 from the 3-point line as they missed out on a key chance to win the game at the end of the fourth quarter, only to come up just short to the Celtics in overtime. The Raptors will face the Wolves, Cavs, and Pistons following this one.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last nine games at Scotiabank Arena following a road loss.
- The favorites have won 15 of the Pacers’ last 16 games at Scotiabank Arena.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games at Scotiabank Arena when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last six Monday night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six games between the Pacers and Raptors has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Pacers’ last six night games on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone OVER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Myles Turner is one of only four qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
- Pascal Siakam ranks 5th amongst qualified Forwards for FG% (56.3%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (23.4).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (29.6).
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (9.1) this season.
- The Pacers rank 29th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.3).
Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Pacers are still missing Andrew Nembhard, Isaiah Jackson, and Ben Sheppard while the Raptors are still without Scottie Barnes, Bruno Fernando, and Kelly Olynyk. The Pacers are playing their second game of a back-to-back set, but they are starting to turn things around, so it’s not surprising to see them open as road favorites in this spot. The Raptors have been one of the coldest teams in the league this season, but they looked like a different team in Saturday’s overtime loss to the Celtics. It’s always tricky betting on a team that is playing on zero days’ rest, but the Pacers are still obvious favorites and should be able to cover the spread with ease.
