NBA Game Preview: Indiana Pacers (13-39) vs. Toronto Raptors (31-22)

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The Indiana Pacers, mired in a three-game losing streak and holding the second-worst record in the NBA, head north to face the Toronto Raptors, who are riding high after a convincing win over the Bulls and sit fifth in the Eastern Conference. This afternoon matchup at Scotiabank Arena could highlight Toronto’s defensive prowess (allowing 107.2 PPG, top-10 league-wide) against Indiana’s struggling offense (averaging 107.8 PPG, bottom-five), but the Pacers’ recent acquisitions like Ivica Zubac (out for integration) might provide a spark if cleared. With injuries decimating both rosters—Indiana without Tyrese Haliburton and Toronto potentially missing Jakob Poeltl and Immanuel Quickley—expect a gritty, low-scoring affair as the Raptors aim for a season-series sweep and the Pacers seek to halt their slide.

Venue Location

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Tipoff is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT).

Injury Report

The Pacers are severely depleted, missing their star guard and several role players due to injuries and recent trades. The Raptors are relatively healthier but could be without key contributors in the frontcourt and backcourt, impacting their rebounding and playmaking.

Indiana Pacers Injuries:

PlayerStatusInjury Details
Kobe BrownOutNot With Team (recent trade).
Tyrese HaliburtonOutRight Achilles tendon tear (season-ending).
Quenton JacksonQuestionableG League – Two-Way.
Aaron NesmithQuestionableLeft elbow sprain.
Taelon PeterDoubtfulG League – Two-Way.
Micah PotterQuestionableLeft hip contusion.
Obi ToppinOutRight foot stress fracture (out until at least Feb. 19).
Ivica ZubacOutNot With Team (recent trade/personal reasons).
Ethan ThompsonDoubtfulG League – Two-Way.

Toronto Raptors Injuries:

PlayerStatusInjury Details
Jakob PoeltlQuestionableReturn to competition reconditioning (back strain).
Immanuel QuickleyQuestionableRight ankle sprain.
Chucky HepburnOutG League – Two-Way.
Chris PaulOutNot With Team (recent trade?).

Player Matchups to Watch

Injuries force both teams to adapt, spotlighting guards and wings. Toronto’s home advantage and depth could exploit Indiana’s depleted lineup, but Pascal Siakam’s familiarity with the Raptors adds intrigue.

  • Pascal Siakam (IND) vs. Scottie Barnes (TOR): Siakam (26.0 PPG in recent games) returns to Toronto facing Barnes (efficient all-around play); a forward battle testing scoring vs. versatility.
  • Andrew Nembhard (IND) vs. Immanuel Quickley (TOR, if available): Nembhard’s playmaking vs. Quickley’s scoring (ankle issue); backcourt matchup for tempo control.
  • T.J. McConnell (IND) vs. RJ Barrett (TOR): McConnell’s energy off the bench vs. Barrett’s slashing; secondary production key.
  • Other Notes: If Poeltl plays, he exploits Pacers’ thin frontcourt (no Zubac); Barnes (11 PTS in last win) could dominate rebounds.

Recent Team Forms

Pacers are struggling (3-7 in last 10), with poor defense. Raptors are steady (6-4 in last 10), strong at home.

Indiana Pacers (3-7 in last 10 games, averaging 111.4 PPG, allowing 121.6 PPG):

DateOpponentResultScore
Feb 6@ MILL99-105
Feb 3vs UTAL122-131
Feb 2vs HOUL114-118
Jan 31@ MIAW125-118
Jan 30vs MIAL113-116
Jan 29@ IND (self? per patterns)L113-120
Jan 28vs PHXL98-110
Jan 26vs LACW138-110
Jan 24vs BKNW124-102
Jan 22vs MINW120-115

Toronto Raptors (6-4 in last 10 games, averaging 115.2 PPG, allowing 111.0 PPG):

DateOpponentResultScore
Feb 5vs CHIW123-107
Feb 4vs MINL126-128
Feb 1vs ORLW112-103
Jan 31@ CHAL106-111
Jan 29vs INDW120-115
Jan 27@ ATLW118-110
Jan 25vs MIAL102-108
Jan 23@ ORLW115-105
Jan 21vs BKNW122-110
Jan 19@ WASL105-112

Series History

The Pacers and Raptors have split recent meetings, with Toronto holding a slight edge. All-time, Indiana leads 58-54 in 112 regular-season games. In playoffs, they’ve met once (2016 first round: Toronto won 4-3).

DateLocationResultScore
Jan 14, 2026vs TOR (IND home)L (IND)101-115
Nov 26, 2025@ TORL (IND)95-97
Nov 15, 2025vs TOR (IND home)L (IND)111-129
Feb 26, 2025vs TOR (IND home)W (IND)111-91
Dec 3, 2024@ TORW (IND)111-122

Raptors have won 3 of the last 5.

Betting Trends

Raptors are heavy favorites at home against a struggling Pacers squad; trends favor Toronto covering large spreads, with overs in recent high-scoring games.

  • ATS Trends: Raptors 5-5 ATS last 10 (2-1 as 7.5+ favorites); Pacers 3-7 ATS last 10 (2-4 as 7.5+ underdogs). Raptors 3-0 ATS vs. Pacers this season.
  • O/U Trends: Over in 5 of Raptors’ last 10; under in 4 of Pacers’ last 7 road games.

Game Odds

Indiana Pacers                  224.5

Toronto Raptors               – 8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, February 7, 2026