NBA Game Preview: Indiana Pacers (2-15) vs. Toronto Raptors (13-5)

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Venue & Game Info

Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Tipoff: 7:30 PM ET

Capacity: ~19,800

Broadcast: TSN (Canada), Bally Sports Indiana, ESPN

Injury Report

Indiana Pacers:

Tyrese Haliburton (PG) – hamstring strain, questionable

Bennedict Mathurin (SG) – ankle soreness, probable

Jalen Smith (PF) – knee injury, out

Toronto Raptors:

Scottie Barnes (F) – healthy, expected to start

RJ Barrett (G/F) – minor wrist soreness, probable

Jakob Poeltl (C) – foot injury, out

Key Player Matchups

Pascal Siakam (TOR) vs. Obi Toppin (IND): Siakam’s versatility and scoring against Toppin’s athletic defense.

Scottie Barnes (TOR) vs. Bennedict Mathurin (IND): Barnes’ all-around playmaking vs. Mathurin’s perimeter shooting.

Dennis Schröder (TOR) vs. Tyrese Haliburton (IND, if active): Schröder’s pace and defense against Haliburton’s elite passing.

Team Recent Form

Indiana Pacers:

L vs Chicago (112–98)

L vs Cleveland (118–105)

L vs Milwaukee (124–110)

W vs Detroit (109–106)

L vs Boston (122–101)

Form: 1–4 in last 5, struggling on both ends.

Toronto Raptors:

W vs Orlando (115–108)

W vs Miami (106–102)

W vs Dallas (124–118)

L vs Philadelphia (119–112)

W vs Brooklyn (120–109)

Form: 4–1 in last 5, top-10 offense and defense.

Series History

Raptors lead all-time series 57–45.

Toronto won 3 of 4 meetings in the 2024–25 season.

Last meeting: Raptors 118–104 win in Indianapolis (March 2025).

Betting Trends

Raptors are 8–2 ATS in last 10 games.

Pacers are 2–8 ATS in last 10 games.

Raptors games trend under (defense-first), Pacers games trend over (weak defense).

Projected Score: Toronto Raptors 114 – Indiana Pacers 101

Reasoning: Toronto’s balanced offense and defensive efficiency should control the game. Indiana’s upset potential hinges on Haliburton’s availability, but even with him, the Pacers lack depth to match Toronto’s firepower.

Final Take: Expect Toronto to extend its strong start at Scotiabank Arena. The Pacers will compete but remain undermanned, making the Raptors the clear betting favorite.

Game Odds

Indiana Pacers                  234.5

Toronto Raptors               – 9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, November 25, 2025