Pacers vs Raptors Picks and Prediction: Haliburton-Less Indiana Hits Rock Bottom Against Surging Toronto
Indiana Pacers, sitting 15th in the Eastern Conference at 13-39, travel to face 4th-placed Toronto at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, February 8, tipping off at 3:00 PM ET. With the Pacers navigating a lost season without star Tyrese Haliburton and sporting the league's worst offensive rating, this matchup pits a lottery-bound squad limping through a brutal road stretch (3-21 away) against a surging Raptors team that's swept the season series by an average of 16 points and sits firmly in playoff position at 31-22 as both franchises operate on opposite trajectories in the 2025/2026 campaign.
OC Staff - February 8, 2026, 2:45 PM EST
3 Minute ReadPacers vs Raptors Picks and Prediction: Haliburton-Less Indiana Hits Rock Bottom Against Surging Toronto
Pacers vs Raptors Recent Performance
Indiana sits dead last in the East at 13-39. Their most recent outing was a 105-99 road loss to Milwaukee on Friday, with Andrew Nembhard dropping 22 points and Pascal Siakam adding 19 in the losing effort. The Pacers have dropped three straight and are 3-21 on the road, posting the league's worst offensive rating at 110.5 PPG. Without Tyrese Haliburton (torn Achilles in Game 7 of last year's Finals, out for the season), Indiana has cratered into lottery territory.
Toronto sits 4th in the conference at 31-22. They beat Chicago 123-107 at home Thursday night behind Brandon Ingram's 33 points and Collin Murray-Boyles' 17 off the bench. The Raptors have gone 6-4 over their last 10 games and are 20-7 against teams under .500. Their 6th-ranked defense and ability to defend the three-pointer (2nd in opponent 3PT%) has them positioned as legitimate playoff contenders.
Pacers vs Raptors Head to Head
The Raptors have swept Indiana this season, winning all three matchups. Most recently, Toronto cruised 115-101 on January 14 in Indianapolis, with Ingram going for 30 and Scottie Barnes dishing 13 assists. Before that, the Raptors posted a 129-111 blowout in November and squeaked out a 97-95 win. Toronto has owned this matchup, covering 2-of-3 against the spread.
Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- How to Watch: FanDuel Sports Network (IN), NBA League Pass
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Indiana enters shorthanded and spiraling. Tyrese Haliburton remains out for the season recovering from the torn Achilles he suffered in Game 7 of last year's Finals. The Pacers recently acquired Ivica Zubac from the Clippers in exchange for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, and multiple picks, but Zubac hasn't been cleared to play yet. Aaron Nesmith (elbow sprain) and Micah Potter (hip) are both questionable. Pascal Siakam (19.4 PPG) continues shouldering the offensive load, while Andrew Nembhard and Jarace Walker provide secondary scoring.
Toronto brings injury concerns of their own. Jakob Poeltl (back soreness) is questionable despite the Raptors listing him as day-to-day for weeks. Brandon Ingram cleared to play after dealing with a thumb sprain, which is massive for Toronto's offense. Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley round out a balanced attack that's averaged 114.1 PPG over their last 10.
Prediction: Raptors 118, Pacers 106
This one pits a Raptors squad riding momentum at home against a Pacers team that's completely fallen apart. Toronto's 6th-ranked defense (allowing 112.9 PPG) faces an Indiana offense that ranks dead last in offensive efficiency and can't buy a bucket on the road (3-21). The Raptors have swept the season series by an average margin of 16 points, and they're 20-7 against sub-.500 teams. Ingram (22.2 PPG) and Barnes (19.3 PPG, 8.3 RPG) should feast against a Pacers defense that gives up 118.7 PPG. Indiana's 3-21 road mark tells the whole story—they can't defend consistently away from home, and without Haliburton orchestrating the offense, they lack the firepower to keep pace. Toronto covers the 9-point spread comfortably.
Best Bet: Raptors -9.5 (-102)
The Raptors have dominated this matchup, winning by 14, 18, and 2 this season. Their defense ranks 6th in the NBA and 2nd in opponent three-point percentage, which spells trouble for a Pacers team shooting 36.4% from deep on the road. Siakam (19.4 PPG) and Nembhard can score, but Toronto's depth with Ingram, Barnes, Barrett, and Quickley all averaging between 17-22 PPG creates mismatches Indiana can't exploit. The Pacers are 3-21 on the road because they don't have the bodies to compete defensively, and with Zubac still not cleared, they're missing interior presence. Toronto should control this wire-to-wire at Scotiabank Arena, where they're 15-12 and have handled business against lottery teams all season.
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