It's a quick turnaround for the Raptors on Saturday as they play the second half of a back-to-back in Indiana against the Pacers.
The Raptors play their second game in less than 24 hours as they visit the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. The Dinos are short underdogs on the NBA odds.
Raptors vs. Pacers NBA Betting Odds
Saturday is the first of three regular-season meetings between the clubs with the Raptors returning to Indianapolis on Jan. 2 and the Pacers heading to Toronto on March 22. The Pacers are in a bit of a transition period as they aren’t really tanking, but they aren’t going to be a playoff team, either. That’s typical for the franchise.
Indiana leads all-time 52-47 and 33-16 at home, but the Raptors won three of four last season and split in Indianapolis. Pascal Siakam played in two of the four and averaged 20.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists. Scottie Barnes put up 18.8 points, 8.0 0rebounds and 4.8 assists, and OG Anunoby 18.7 points.
Pretty much every key player who put up good numbers for Indiana in last season’s series – Domantas Sabonis, Caris LeVert, Malcolm Brogdon to name three – are with other teams now. Toronto is 9-4 ATS in the past 13 meetings.
Toronto Raptors
This line opened at Toronto -2 so something tells me the Dinos may sit have an issue here as of this writing. They were blasted 132-113 at Oklahoma City on Friday. Little-known Eugene Omoruyi, a Toronto-area native scored a career-high 22 points for OKC. Chris Boucher led the Raptors with 20 points and 12 rebounds, and Scottie Barnes and Fred VanVleet each added 15 points. VanVleet left with a non-COVID illness. He’s in question tonight, so there’s your likely odds answer. The Raptors are 2-6 ATS in their past eight in the second of a B2B.
Indiana Pacers
Indiana will have a huge rest advantage as it has been off since a 122-119 home loss to Denver on Wednesday despite leading by as many as 18 points in the second half. Indiana had a chance to force overtime at the buzzer but Myles Turner‘s 3-pointer missed. He finished 14 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks – Turner is one of the NBA’s top shot-blockers and Indiana ranks third in the league at 6.6 blocks per game. The Pacers have one of the top Rookie of the Year candidates in guard Bennedict Mathurin, the No. 6 overall pick out of Arizona. He had 30 points in the loss and is averaging 20.4 points on the year. Tyrese Haliburton had seventh double-double of the season with 21 points and 11 assists. He leads the NBA in points/assists double-doubles. The Indiana backcourt has some major promise with Haliburton and Mathurin.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Raptors vs. Pacers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 12 Nov 1:02pm | TOR | -1.5 -110 | O +228 -110 |
| Closing 12 Nov 11:32pm | TOR | -3 -110 | O +229 -112 |
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
24.23 |
| Assists |
7.17 |
| Rebounds |
9.12 |
| FG% |
65.2 |
| Steals |
1.91 |
| Blocks |
1.31 |
| Points |
20.71 |
| Assists |
10.45 |
| Rebounds |
7.52 |
| FG% |
57.1 |
| Steals |
1.63 |
| Blocks |
2.26 |
- Regular Season
Pacers Team Leaders
| Points |
24.23 |
| Assists |
7.17 |
| Rebounds |
9.12 |
| FG% |
65.2 |
| Steals |
1.91 |
| Blocks |
1.31 |
| Points |
20.71 |
| Assists |
10.45 |
| Rebounds |
7.52 |
| FG% |
57.1 |
| Steals |
1.63 |
| Blocks |
2.26 |
Injuries
O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Fred VanVleet (PG)
Precious Achiuwa (PF)
O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Will Barton (SG)
Precious Achiuwa (PF)
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Joe Wieskamp (SG)
Christian Koloko (C)
Dalano Banton (SF)
Oshae Brissett (PF)
Isaiah Jackson (PF)
Aaron Nesmith (SG)
T.J. McConnell (PG)
Jalen Smith (PF)
Buddy Hield (SG)
Chris Duarte (SG)
Myles Turner (C)
Isaiah Jackson (PF)
Buddy Hield (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| O.G. Anunoby (SF) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Anunoby is dealing with right ankle soreness, but he is expected to be available against the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament. |
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| Fred VanVleet (PG) | Prob Wed | Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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VanVleet is nursing left thumb soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament. |
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| Precious Achiuwa (PF) | Prob Tues | Illness - 04 / 04 / 23 | 3-2 | 3-2 | + - |
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Achiuwa has an illness, but it is projected that he will take on the Hornets on Tuesday. |
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| O.G. Anunoby (SF) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-2 | 3-2 | + - |
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Anunoby exited the previous contest with a mild ankle sprain, but it will not affect his status for Tuesday's contest versus the Hornets. |
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| Will Barton (SG) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23 | 5-3 | 4-5 | + - |
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Barton has been absent from the last three games with a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to return against the Hornets in Tuesday's clash. |
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| Precious Achiuwa (PF) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 | 6-4 | 5-6 | + - |
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Achiuwa has sat out the last two contests with right hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's tilt versus the Wizards. |
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| Gary Trent Jr. (SG) | Prob Wed | Back - 22 / 03 / 23 | 6-4 | 5-6 | + - |
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Trent Jr. has missed the last two games due to back spasms, but it is expected that he will suit up Wednesday against the Celtics. |
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| Joe Wieskamp (SG) | Out indefinitely | Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 | 6-4 | 5-6 | + - |
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Wieskamp is out of the lineup with a right hamstring strain, and he will miss an undetermined amount of time. |
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| Christian Koloko (C) | Ques Sat | Nose - 16 / 03 / 23 | 9-4 | 8-6 | + - |
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Koloko exited the previous contest with a fractured nose, leaving his status for Saturday's tilt with the Timberwolves cloudy. |
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| Dalano Banton (SF) | Prob Sun | Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23 | 9-5 | 9-6 | + - |
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Banton has been sidelined due to a left thumb sprain, but it is predicted that he will return to face the Hornets in Sunday's tilt. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Oshae Brissett (PF) | Prob Sun | Back - 08 / 04 / 23 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Brissett is dealing with lower back soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Knicks on Sunday. |
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| Isaiah Jackson (PF) | Prob Sun | Head - 08 / 04 / 23 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Jackson suffered a head contusion, but it is predicted that he will lace up Sunday versus the Knicks. |
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| Aaron Nesmith (SG) | Prob Sun | Head - 08 / 04 / 23 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Nesmith is tending to a head injury, but it is anticipated that he will face the Knicks in Sunday's showdown. |
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| T.J. McConnell (PG) | Out Sun | Hip - 06 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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McConnell missed the last contest with right hip soreness, and he will not suit up for Sunday's clash with the Knicks. |
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| Jalen Smith (PF) | Out Sun | Knee - 06 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Smith was absent from the previous game with right knee soreness, and he will not face the Knicks on Sunday. |
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| Buddy Hield (SG) | Prob Fri | Illness - 27 / 03 / 23 | 2-5 | 4-3 | + - |
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Hield has sat out the last two games with an illness, but it is projected that he will partake in Friday's matchup with the Thunder. |
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| Chris Duarte (SG) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 25 / 03 / 23 | 2-6 | 4-4 | + - |
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Duarte has been absent from the last four games with left ankle soreness, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date. |
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| Myles Turner (C) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 25 / 03 / 23 | 2-6 | 4-4 | + - |
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Turner is sidelined due to left ankle soreness, and he will miss an undetermined amount of time. |
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| Isaiah Jackson (PF) | Prob Mon | Knee - 19 / 03 / 23 | 3-8 | 6-5 | + - |
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Jackson is hindered by a right knee sprain, but it is likely that he will partake in Monday's tilt versus the Hornets. |
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| Buddy Hield (SG) | Ques Thurs | Foot - 15 / 03 / 23 | 4-9 | 7-6 | + - |
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Hield is nursing left foot soreness, leaving his availability against the Bucks on Thursday up in the air. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 12 Nov 1:02pm TOR -1.5 -110 O +228 -110 Closing 12 Nov 11:32pm TOR -3 -110 O +229 -112 -
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 24.23
Assists 7.17
Rebounds 9.12
FG% 65.2
Steals 1.91
Blocks 1.31
Points 20.71
Assists 10.45
Rebounds 7.52
FG% 57.1
Steals 1.63
Blocks 2.26
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- Regular Season
Pacers Team Leaders
Points 24.23
Assists 7.17
Rebounds 9.12
FG% 65.2
Steals 1.91
Blocks 1.31
Points 20.71
Assists 10.45
Rebounds 7.52
FG% 57.1
Steals 1.63
Blocks 2.26
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Injuries
O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Prob Wed Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23Fred VanVleet (PG)
Prob Wed Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23Precious Achiuwa (PF)
Prob Tues Illness - 04 / 04 / 23O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Prob Tues Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23Will Barton (SG)
Prob Tues Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23Precious Achiuwa (PF)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Prob Wed Back - 22 / 03 / 23Joe Wieskamp (SG)
Out indefinitely Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23Christian Koloko (C)
Ques Sat Nose - 16 / 03 / 23Dalano Banton (SF)
Prob Sun Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23Oshae Brissett (PF)
Prob Sun Back - 08 / 04 / 23Isaiah Jackson (PF)
Prob Sun Head - 08 / 04 / 23Aaron Nesmith (SG)
Prob Sun Head - 08 / 04 / 23T.J. McConnell (PG)
Out Sun Hip - 06 / 04 / 23Jalen Smith (PF)
Out Sun Knee - 06 / 04 / 23Buddy Hield (SG)
Prob Fri Illness - 27 / 03 / 23Chris Duarte (SG)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 25 / 03 / 23Myles Turner (C)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 25 / 03 / 23Isaiah Jackson (PF)
Prob Mon Knee - 19 / 03 / 23Buddy Hield (SG)
Ques Thurs Foot - 15 / 03 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes O.G. Anunoby (SF) Prob Wed Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 1-1 2-0 + - Anunoby is dealing with right ankle soreness, but he is expected to be available against the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Fred VanVleet (PG) Prob Wed Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23 1-1 2-0 + - VanVleet is nursing left thumb soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Precious Achiuwa (PF) Prob Tues Illness - 04 / 04 / 23 3-2 3-2 + - Achiuwa has an illness, but it is projected that he will take on the Hornets on Tuesday.
O.G. Anunoby (SF) Prob Tues Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 3-2 3-2 + - Anunoby exited the previous contest with a mild ankle sprain, but it will not affect his status for Tuesday's contest versus the Hornets.
Will Barton (SG) Prob Tues Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23 5-3 4-5 + - Barton has been absent from the last three games with a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to return against the Hornets in Tuesday's clash.
Precious Achiuwa (PF) Prob Sun Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 6-4 5-6 + - Achiuwa has sat out the last two contests with right hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's tilt versus the Wizards.
Gary Trent Jr. (SG) Prob Wed Back - 22 / 03 / 23 6-4 5-6 + - Trent Jr. has missed the last two games due to back spasms, but it is expected that he will suit up Wednesday against the Celtics.
Joe Wieskamp (SG) Out indefinitely Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 6-4 5-6 + - Wieskamp is out of the lineup with a right hamstring strain, and he will miss an undetermined amount of time.
Christian Koloko (C) Ques Sat Nose - 16 / 03 / 23 9-4 8-6 + - Koloko exited the previous contest with a fractured nose, leaving his status for Saturday's tilt with the Timberwolves cloudy.
Dalano Banton (SF) Prob Sun Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23 9-5 9-6 + - Banton has been sidelined due to a left thumb sprain, but it is predicted that he will return to face the Hornets in Sunday's tilt.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Oshae Brissett (PF) Prob Sun Back - 08 / 04 / 23 0-1 1-0 + - Brissett is dealing with lower back soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Knicks on Sunday.
Isaiah Jackson (PF) Prob Sun Head - 08 / 04 / 23 0-1 1-0 + - Jackson suffered a head contusion, but it is predicted that he will lace up Sunday versus the Knicks.
Aaron Nesmith (SG) Prob Sun Head - 08 / 04 / 23 0-1 1-0 + - Nesmith is tending to a head injury, but it is anticipated that he will face the Knicks in Sunday's showdown.
T.J. McConnell (PG) Out Sun Hip - 06 / 04 / 23 0-2 2-0 + - McConnell missed the last contest with right hip soreness, and he will not suit up for Sunday's clash with the Knicks.
Jalen Smith (PF) Out Sun Knee - 06 / 04 / 23 0-2 2-0 + - Smith was absent from the previous game with right knee soreness, and he will not face the Knicks on Sunday.
Buddy Hield (SG) Prob Fri Illness - 27 / 03 / 23 2-5 4-3 + - Hield has sat out the last two games with an illness, but it is projected that he will partake in Friday's matchup with the Thunder.
Chris Duarte (SG) Out indefinitely Ankle - 25 / 03 / 23 2-6 4-4 + - Duarte has been absent from the last four games with left ankle soreness, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Myles Turner (C) Out indefinitely Ankle - 25 / 03 / 23 2-6 4-4 + - Turner is sidelined due to left ankle soreness, and he will miss an undetermined amount of time.
Isaiah Jackson (PF) Prob Mon Knee - 19 / 03 / 23 3-8 6-5 + - Jackson is hindered by a right knee sprain, but it is likely that he will partake in Monday's tilt versus the Hornets.
Buddy Hield (SG) Ques Thurs Foot - 15 / 03 / 23 4-9 7-6 + - Hield is nursing left foot soreness, leaving his availability against the Bucks on Thursday up in the air.