Pacers vs Raptors Predictions, Picks, Betting Tips 2/5/2020

Game: Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors

Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Toronto -5.5

Total/Over-Under: 217

Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors (36-14, 1st in the Atlantic Division) play the Indiana Pacers (31-18, 2nd in the Central Division) at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Toronto opens this matchup as 5.5 point favorites. The O/U opens at 217.

The Pacers cover the spread 55.1% of the time, having gone 27-22-1 ATS. Toronto is covering 58.0% of the time, going 29-21-0 against the spread.

Key Indiana Pacers Injuries

02/03/20 SF T.J. Warren Head is questionable Wednesday vs Toronto

Key Toronto Raptors Injuries

02/03/20 C Marc Gasol Hamstring is questionable Wednesday vs Indiana
02/03/20 SF Dewan Hernandez Ankle is questionable Wednesday vs Indiana
02/03/20 SF Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Ankle is questionable Wednesday vs Indiana
02/01/20 SF Norman Powell Finger is out indefinitely
02/01/20 SF Norman Powell Finger is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Myles Turner averages 12.1 points per contest in 29.2 minutes per game this year. He averages 1.2 assists per game and 6.0 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 45% for the season while his free throw percentage is 75%. Domantas Sabonis comes into this game averaging 18.3 points per contest while playing 34.5 minutes per night. He grabs 12.7 rebounds per contest and distributes 4.6 assists per game. His FG percentage is 54% while his free throw percentage is 73%.

Player Spotlight

Kyle Lowry averages 19.4 points per game and he sees the court an average of 36.6 minutes per game. He also hauls in 4.5 rebounds per game and dishes 7.3 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 41% and his free throw percentage is 86%. Pascal Siakam scores 23.7 points per contest while playing 34.8 minutes per game. He hauls in 7.6 rebounds per contest and has 3.4 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is at 80%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Pacers allow 106.8 points per contest which is 6th in the NBA. They also surrender a 45% shooting percentage and a 34% average from 3-point range, ranking them 9th and 7th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 44.8 rebounds a game which ranks 12th, and they allow 23.1 assists per game which puts them in 7th place in the league. They force 14.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 14th in the NBA. Indiana averages 109.4 points per contest, which is 20th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 2.6 and their shooting percentage is 48% as a unit, which has them ranked 3rd. From 3-point territory they shoot 37%, which is good for 6th in the NBA. They average 42.6 boards per contest and 26.1 assists per game, which ranks them 25th and 5th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 29th with 12.7 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Raptors give up 105.9 points per game, which ranks them 3rd in the league. Their defense surrenders a 43% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 2nd and 2nd in those defensive statistics. They rank 24th with 25.2 dimes allowed per game and 25th with 46.7 boards surrendered per contest. The Raptors are 29th in the league in forcing turnovers with 17.0 per contest. Toronto is 12th in the NBA with 112.6 points per contest this season. They are 17th in the league in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is 6.7. They shoot 37% from beyond the arc, which is good for 3rd in the league. They are 13th in the NBA in rebounding with 45.6 boards per contest and 9th in assists per game with 25.7. The Raptors are 20th in turnovers per contest with 14.5.

Advanced Statistics

The Pacers are 15th in the NBA in offensive rating with 110.7, and their defensive rating of 108.1 is ranked 9th. In terms of pace they are 25th in the league with 98 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 10th. As a team they are 16th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 31% of their shots, ranking 30th in the league. Indiana is 26th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 11.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.9 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 51%, which is 23rd in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Toronto is 17th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.7 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 50%, which is 29th in the league. The Raptors are 13th in the NBA in offensive rating with 111.3, and their defensive rating of 104.7 is ranked 2nd. In terms of pace they are 13th in the league with 100.3 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 9th. As a team they are 8th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 41% of their shots, ranking 7th in the league.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Toronto -5.5 and over 217 total points

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