The Indiana Pacers aren’t exactly a model of offensive efficiency but keen bettors can find profits in this mediocrity. The Pacers have gone UNDER in 12 of their past 13 games while averaging a mere 98.2 points per game. Paul George and company head north of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors, who have also been a hot UNDER play, Sunday.
- The Pacers are 1-8 SU in their past 9 games on the road against the Raptors.
- The total has gone UNDER in 11 of the Raptors' past 15 games.
- The Raptors are 12-6 ATS in their past 18 games against the Pacers.
You can’t blame George for any of the Pacers’ recent offensive woes, as the 26-year old is averaging 27.5 points and 8.1 rebounds while shooting 51.3 percent from the field in the past eight games. The last time these two franchises met was in last year’s postseason and George did his best to lift Indiana over Toronto, though they ultimately fell in seven games. In that series, George averaged 27.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists.
The Raptors have largely been treading water since Kyle Lowry was sidelined for the with a wrist injury, as Canada’s only team has gone 7-5 since the All-Star break. One of the biggest reasons for the struggles, and trust me there is more than one, is the Raptors three-point shooting. Toronto is shooting just 30.9 percent from deep since the All-Star break which is the fourth-worst in the NBA during that span.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Toronto Raptors installed as -4-point favorites in this particular NBA matchup. The over-under betting line for the total number of point scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 199.5.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 97-92 win for the Raptors on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Indiana Pacers will try to spoil the party on Sunday; they are 31-37 ATS against the betting spread this NBA season, while the Toronto Raptors are 37-31-1 ATS. Indiana is 31-37 vs the betting total points scored; Toronto is 36-32-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Indiana injuries news.
This game pits the Toronto Raptors, currently No. 17 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the Indiana Pacers, who rate No. 18 in the most recent survey update.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Indiana Pacers rank No. 26 in the league with 41.93 per game. That compares with Toronto's No. 23 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Toronto is the NBA's No. 22-ranked team at 8.8 per game, while the Indiana Pacers rate No. 25 with 8.46 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Charlotte was run off the court by the Pacers on Wednesday as Indiana blasted the Hornets 98-77 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Serge Ibaka scored 17 points leading the Raptors to a 87-75 victory over Detroit at The Palace of Auburn Hills on Friday.
- Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Indiana's last 13 games
- Indiana is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Toronto's last 15 games
- Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games at home
- Toronto is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Indiana
Next Betting Matchups
Indiana home to Utah, Monday, March 20th
Toronto home to Chicago, Tuesday, March 21st
