Will the Pacers cover as a 6.5-point home favorite when they host the Raptors at 7:00 p.m. ET? Or is there a better play in tonight’s Raptors vs. Pacers matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
573 Toronto Raptors (+6.5) at 574 Indiana Pacers (-6.5); o/u 245.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Monday, February 26, 2024
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Raptors vs. Pacers: Bettors Leaning with Phoenix
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 53% of public bettors are currently backing the Suns when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Barnes Posts 18 Points in win vs. Nets
Scottie Barnes posted a full line on Thursday with 18 points (7-of-13 FGs), 12 rebounds, three assists, three steals, one block and one triple in a 121-93 win over the Nets. After playing in his first All-Star Game, Barnes got right back to work on Thursday and put up a full line while recording his fourth double-double in his last five games.
He did most of his work early and had 14 points, eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block at halftime, and with he didn’t need to add much more after the break. Barnes has provided top-20 value in 9-cat leagues this season, though he ranks just inside the top-50 over the last two months. They finish out the week in Atlanta on Friday, which is the second night of a back-to-back.
Haliburton Accumulates 17 Points
Tyrese Haliburton logged 31 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Mavericks, accumulating 17 points (8-of-15 FGs), three rebounds, 10 assists, four steals, and one 3-pointer. Haliburton has reached double figures in assists in six straight games, a byproduct of his minutes no longer being restricted. The hamstring is no longer an issue for the All-Star point guard, and the Pacers and fantasy managers will reap the rewards. Haliburton is providing top 10 per-game value in 8- and 9-cat formats, while the hamstring injury and subsequent minutes restrictions are why he’s a 2nd-round player in totals. Indiana will host the Raptors on Monday, the first of four games they play in Week 18.
Raptors vs. Pacers NBA Betting Trends
Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games
Raptors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest
Pacers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite
Raptors are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Monday games
Raptors vs. Pacers NBA Prediction:
Take the under. The under is 8-2 in the Pacers’ last 10 games as a favorite, is 4-1 in their last five games as a home favorite and is 4-1 in their last five games overall. On the other side, the under is 5-1 in the Raptors’ last six games overall.
Raptors vs. Pacers Betting Prediction: UNDER 246
