Former Raptor Pascal Siakam will look to hand the Dinos an eighth straight loss when the Indiana Pacers travel to Toronto on Monday night.
There’s no sugarcoating it, it’s been a terrible season for the Raptors. Toronto sits dead last in the NBA standings with a 2-12 record following a 126-123 overtime loss in Boston on Saturday. It’s been a much better year for the 6-7 Pacers, who are coming off a 119-110 home win over Miami on Sunday.
Indiana is a 3.5-point favourite to win on the NBA odds, with the total set at 233.5.
Pacers vs. Raptors NBA Betting Odds
These teams split the series last year, with the road team winning each of the four games. The first three games were close and competitive, while the fourth was a Pacers blowout win in April when the Raptors essentially gave up on the year and shutdown their big players. The Over hit in all four contests.
Expectations are rock bottom for Toronto, which may explain why they’re a solid 9-5 against the spread. Indiana is 7-6 ATS, although they’ve failed to cover in three of their last four road games.
You can likely bank on a high scoring contest on Monday. Both teams have hit the Over in a majority of their games this season, while the Raptors have finished above the number in 10 of their last 11 at home and the Pacers have hit the Over in nine of their last 11 overall.
Indiana Pacers
Myles Turner, Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin led the way for Indiana on Sunday. Turner finished with a season-high 34 points, Siakam had 23 and Mathurin added 21 points and 12 rebounds. The Pacers shot just under 52 per cent from the field and 30 of their 44 buckets were assisted. Tyrese Haliburton and T.J. McConnell combined for 18 assists. Siakam is averaging a team-high 20.2 points per game and McConnell leads the team in dimes (8.8).
Aaron Nesmith has missed the last four games with an ankle injury that will likely sideline him until December. Indiana has done a great job handling their injury issues this season, with players like Mathurin stepping up in an increased role. The third-year Mathurin, starting at small forward in place of Nesmith, has hit the 20-point mark in four of his last six games while averaging a career-high 18.9 ppg.
Toronto Raptors
If you feel like the Raptors just can’t catch a break this season then you were not surprised when they lost Saturday’s game on a buzzer-beater three in overtime. The result definitely put a stain on Jakob Poeltl‘s career-high 35 points. Poeltl finished 16 of 19 from the field and also added 12 rebounds. RJ Barret had a triple-double, finishing with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 15 assists.
Injuries continue to plague Toronto and with a lottery pick in the draft on the horizon, you can be sure the team won’t be rushing to reinsert players into the lineup early. Scottie Barnes (orbital fracture), Immanuel Quickley (elbow), Kelly Olynyk (back), Bruce Brown (knee) and Ja’Kobe Walter (shoulder) have all participated in drills at practice, but none have been cleared to return.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Pacers vs. Raptors?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 18 Nov 1:23am | - | - | O +237.5 -115 |
| Closing 19 Nov 2:43am | - | - | O +238.5 -115 |
- Regular Season
Pacers Team Leaders
| Points |
20.14 |
| Assists |
8.81 |
| Rebounds |
7.35 |
| FG% |
65 |
| Steals |
1.24 |
| Blocks |
1.98 |
| Points |
22.29 |
| Assists |
6.63 |
| Rebounds |
10.37 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.21 |
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
20.14 |
| Assists |
8.81 |
| Rebounds |
7.35 |
| FG% |
65 |
| Steals |
1.24 |
| Blocks |
1.98 |
| Points |
22.29 |
| Assists |
6.63 |
| Rebounds |
10.37 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.21 |
Injuries
Bennedict Mathurin (SG)
Tyrese Haliburton (PG)
Tyrese Haliburton (PG)
Myles Turner (C)
Tyrese Haliburton (PG)
Andrew Nembhard (PG)
Obi Toppin (PF)
Myles Turner (C)
Ben Sheppard (SG)
Andrew Nembhard (PG)
Chris Boucher (PF)
Ochai Agbaji (SG)
Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Bruce Brown (PG)
Davion Mitchell (PG)
Ochai Agbaji (SG)
Bruce Brown (PG)
Ja'Kobe Walter (SG)
RJ Barrett (SF)
Gradey Dick (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Bennedict Mathurin (SG) | Out thurs | Suspension - 15 / 01 / 25 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Mathurin has been suspended, and he will not play against the Pistons on Thursday. |
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| Tyrese Haliburton (PG) | Ques Thurs | Hamstring - 12 / 01 / 25 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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Haliburton left the previous game due to a hamstring injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be available against the Pistons on Thursday. |
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| Tyrese Haliburton (PG) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 09 / 01 / 25 | 4-1 | 1-4 | + - |
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Haliburton is nursing an ankle injury, and it is undetermined if he will be available to face the Warriors on Friday. |
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| Myles Turner (C) | Ques Fri | Illness - 08 / 01 / 25 | 5-1 | 1-5 | + - |
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Turner is ailing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will be available to face the Warriors on Friday. |
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| Tyrese Haliburton (PG) | Ques Wed | Ankle - 07 / 01 / 25 | 6-1 | 1-5-1 | + - |
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Haliburton left the game due to an ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will be on court against Bulls on Wednesday. |
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| Andrew Nembhard (PG) | Ques Sun | Knee - 27 / 12 / 24 | 8-4 | 6-5-1 | + - |
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Nembhard is dealing with a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will participate against the Celtics on Sunday. |
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| Obi Toppin (PF) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 26 / 12 / 24 | 9-4 | 6-6-1 | + - |
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Toppin missed the previous two contest with an ankle injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Bucks on Tuesday. |
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| Myles Turner (C) | Ques Thurs | Undisclosed - 24 / 12 / 24 | 10-4 | 6-7-1 | + - |
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Turner exited the contest with an undisclosed injury, and it is uncertain if he will be active against the Thunder on Thursday. |
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| Ben Sheppard (SG) | Ques Mon | Oblique - 23 / 12 / 24 | 10-4 | 6-7-1 | + - |
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Sheppard is dealing with an oblique injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Warriors on Monday. |
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| Andrew Nembhard (PG) | Ques Sun | Knee - 07 / 12 / 24 | 14-6 | 8-11-1 | + - |
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Nembhard is managing a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Hornets on Sunday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Chris Boucher (PF) | Ques Tues | Illness - 20 / 01 / 25 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Boucher is ailing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will dress against the Magic on Tuesday. |
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| Ochai Agbaji (SG) | Out Tues | Hand - 16 / 01 / 25 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Agbaji is dealing with a right hand laceration, and he is unlikely to play against the Magic on Tuesday. |
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| Immanuel Quickley (SG) | Out Tues | Groin - 13 / 01 / 25 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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Quickley is dealing with a left hip soreness, and he is unlikely to play against the Magic on Tuesday. |
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| Bruce Brown (PG) | Ques Sat | Knee - 09 / 01 / 25 | 3-4 | 4-3 | + - |
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Brown is dealing with a knee injury, and it is unknown if he will return to action against the Pistons on Saturday. |
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| Davion Mitchell (PG) | Prob Thur | Calf - 09 / 01 / 25 | 3-4 | 4-3 | + - |
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Mitchell is dealing with a calf injury, but he is expected to play against the Cavaliers on Thursday. |
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| Ochai Agbaji (SG) | Ques Mon | Back - 08 / 01 / 25 | 3-4 | 4-3 | + - |
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Agbaji missed the last contest with a lower back contusion, and it is uncertain if he will return to action against the Warriors on Monday. |
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| Bruce Brown (PG) | Ques Fri | Undisclosed - 01 / 01 / 25 | 4-6 | 5-5 | + - |
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Brown is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against Magic on Friday. |
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| Ja'Kobe Walter (SG) | Ques wed | Finger - 01 / 01 / 25 | 4-6 | 5-5 | + - |
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Walter is bothered by a finger injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Nets on Wednesday. |
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| RJ Barrett (SF) | Ques Mon | Undisclosed - 30 / 12 / 24 | 4-7 | 5-5-1 | + - |
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Barrett is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Bucks on Monday. |
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| Gradey Dick (SG) | Ques Wed | Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 24 | 4-7 | 5-5-1 | + - |
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Dick is bothered by a hamstring injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Nets on Wednesday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 18 Nov 1:23am - - O +237.5 -115 Closing 19 Nov 2:43am - - O +238.5 -115 -
- Regular Season
Pacers Team Leaders
Points 20.14
Assists 8.81
Rebounds 7.35
FG% 65
Steals 1.24
Blocks 1.98
Points 22.29
Assists 6.63
Rebounds 10.37
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.21
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- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 20.14
Assists 8.81
Rebounds 7.35
FG% 65
Steals 1.24
Blocks 1.98
Points 22.29
Assists 6.63
Rebounds 10.37
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.21
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Injuries
Bennedict Mathurin (SG)
Out thurs Suspension - 15 / 01 / 25Tyrese Haliburton (PG)
Ques Thurs Hamstring - 12 / 01 / 25Tyrese Haliburton (PG)
Ques Fri Ankle - 09 / 01 / 25Myles Turner (C)
Ques Fri Illness - 08 / 01 / 25Tyrese Haliburton (PG)
Ques Wed Ankle - 07 / 01 / 25Andrew Nembhard (PG)
Ques Sun Knee - 27 / 12 / 24Obi Toppin (PF)
Ques Tues Ankle - 26 / 12 / 24Myles Turner (C)
Ques Thurs Undisclosed - 24 / 12 / 24Ben Sheppard (SG)
Ques Mon Oblique - 23 / 12 / 24Andrew Nembhard (PG)
Ques Sun Knee - 07 / 12 / 24Chris Boucher (PF)
Ques Tues Illness - 20 / 01 / 25Ochai Agbaji (SG)
Out Tues Hand - 16 / 01 / 25Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Out Tues Groin - 13 / 01 / 25Bruce Brown (PG)
Ques Sat Knee - 09 / 01 / 25Davion Mitchell (PG)
Prob Thur Calf - 09 / 01 / 25Ochai Agbaji (SG)
Ques Mon Back - 08 / 01 / 25Bruce Brown (PG)
Ques Fri Undisclosed - 01 / 01 / 25Ja'Kobe Walter (SG)
Ques wed Finger - 01 / 01 / 25RJ Barrett (SF)
Ques Mon Undisclosed - 30 / 12 / 24Gradey Dick (SG)
Ques Wed Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Bennedict Mathurin (SG) Out thurs Suspension - 15 / 01 / 25 1-1 1-1 + - Mathurin has been suspended, and he will not play against the Pistons on Thursday.
Tyrese Haliburton (PG) Ques Thurs Hamstring - 12 / 01 / 25 3-1 1-3 + - Haliburton left the previous game due to a hamstring injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be available against the Pistons on Thursday.
Tyrese Haliburton (PG) Ques Fri Ankle - 09 / 01 / 25 4-1 1-4 + - Haliburton is nursing an ankle injury, and it is undetermined if he will be available to face the Warriors on Friday.
Myles Turner (C) Ques Fri Illness - 08 / 01 / 25 5-1 1-5 + - Turner is ailing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will be available to face the Warriors on Friday.
Tyrese Haliburton (PG) Ques Wed Ankle - 07 / 01 / 25 6-1 1-5-1 + - Haliburton left the game due to an ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will be on court against Bulls on Wednesday.
Andrew Nembhard (PG) Ques Sun Knee - 27 / 12 / 24 8-4 6-5-1 + - Nembhard is dealing with a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will participate against the Celtics on Sunday.
Obi Toppin (PF) Ques Tues Ankle - 26 / 12 / 24 9-4 6-6-1 + - Toppin missed the previous two contest with an ankle injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Myles Turner (C) Ques Thurs Undisclosed - 24 / 12 / 24 10-4 6-7-1 + - Turner exited the contest with an undisclosed injury, and it is uncertain if he will be active against the Thunder on Thursday.
Ben Sheppard (SG) Ques Mon Oblique - 23 / 12 / 24 10-4 6-7-1 + - Sheppard is dealing with an oblique injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Warriors on Monday.
Andrew Nembhard (PG) Ques Sun Knee - 07 / 12 / 24 14-6 8-11-1 + - Nembhard is managing a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Hornets on Sunday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Chris Boucher (PF) Ques Tues Illness - 20 / 01 / 25 0-1 1-0 + - Boucher is ailing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will dress against the Magic on Tuesday.
Ochai Agbaji (SG) Out Tues Hand - 16 / 01 / 25 2-1 1-2 + - Agbaji is dealing with a right hand laceration, and he is unlikely to play against the Magic on Tuesday.
Immanuel Quickley (SG) Out Tues Groin - 13 / 01 / 25 2-2 2-2 + - Quickley is dealing with a left hip soreness, and he is unlikely to play against the Magic on Tuesday.
Bruce Brown (PG) Ques Sat Knee - 09 / 01 / 25 3-4 4-3 + - Brown is dealing with a knee injury, and it is unknown if he will return to action against the Pistons on Saturday.
Davion Mitchell (PG) Prob Thur Calf - 09 / 01 / 25 3-4 4-3 + - Mitchell is dealing with a calf injury, but he is expected to play against the Cavaliers on Thursday.
Ochai Agbaji (SG) Ques Mon Back - 08 / 01 / 25 3-4 4-3 + - Agbaji missed the last contest with a lower back contusion, and it is uncertain if he will return to action against the Warriors on Monday.
Bruce Brown (PG) Ques Fri Undisclosed - 01 / 01 / 25 4-6 5-5 + - Brown is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against Magic on Friday.
Ja'Kobe Walter (SG) Ques wed Finger - 01 / 01 / 25 4-6 5-5 + - Walter is bothered by a finger injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Nets on Wednesday.
RJ Barrett (SF) Ques Mon Undisclosed - 30 / 12 / 24 4-7 5-5-1 + - Barrett is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Bucks on Monday.
Gradey Dick (SG) Ques Wed Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 24 4-7 5-5-1 + - Dick is bothered by a hamstring injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Nets on Wednesday.