Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - January 2 | 2022-23 NBA Season
The Toronto Raptors (16-20) are coming into tonight's game off the back of a 113-104 win over the Phoenix Suns. Their opponents tonight, the Indiana Pacers (20-17), are currently riding high on a three-game winning streak.
The Raptors broke a two-game losing skid with their Suns victory. Shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. led the charge on offense, scoring 35 points and securing five rebounds. The Pacers most recently defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in a razor-thin 131-130 contest to keep their recent winning ways intact.
Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers Match Details
Fixture: Raptors @ Pacers
Date & Time: Monday, January 2, 07:10 p.m. ET
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indiana, Indianapolis
Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers Injury Report
On the Raptors' front, small forward Otto Porter Jr. remains out with a hip injury. Shooting guard Fred VanVleet is questionable due to back issues. Power forward Precious Achiuwa is questionable due to an ankle injury.
On the Pacers' end, shooting guard Kendall Brown is out due to a stress reaction in his right tibia. Center Daniel Theis is yet to return from a knee injury last season.
Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers Betting Odds & Spreads
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Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers Starting 5s
Raptors - PG: Fred VanVleet, SG: Gary Trent, SF: OG Anunoby, PF: Scottie Barnes, C: Pascal Siakam
Pacers - PG: Tyrese Haliburton, SG: Andrew Nembhard, SF: Buddy Hield, PF: Aaron Nesmith, C: Myles Turner
Raptors vs. Pacers Prediction
The Raptors had a tough December, enduring a five-game losing skid and going 1-2 in their last three games. Their Suns win seemed to be as much about the Phoenix outfit having a clear off-night as it did the Raptors putting on a solid performance.
While the likes of Gary Trent Jr. and Pascal Siakam are putting in good work on the offensive end of the court, it hasn't been enough to save the team's general inconsistency. On defense, meanwhile, the team have struggled with rebounding but have shown commendable skill in turnovers.
The Pacers, meanwhile, have a lot of momentum at the moment, with the likes of Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner leading the offensive charge. They've had mixed results at home this season but are the superior offensive team. Their point-scoring wizardry this season should be enough to best the Raptors.
Prediction: Pacers -2.5 (-110)
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