The Toronto Raptors continue their homestand when they welcome the skidding Indiana Pacers to Scotiabank Arena this afternoon.
Scottie Barnes continues to pile up the points and rebounds, and I’ll explain why he’s due for another double-double in my Pacers vs. Raptors predictions and NBA picks below.
Pacers vs Raptors prediction
Pacers vs Raptors best bet: Scottie Barnes to record a double-double (+130)
Scottie Barnes had a quiet game in Thursday’s win against the Bulls with just 13 points and six rebounds, but that was an outlier in what’s been a strong season for the Toronto Raptors forward.
Barnes has been a jack of all trades for the Raptors with 23 double-doubles this season — 11th most in the NBA and the fifth most among forwards.
The 24-year-old has claimed three double-doubles in his last six contests and should be able to add another to his total this afternoon vs. a struggling Indiana Pacers team.
Not only do the Pacers rank 24th in points allowed per game (118.4), but they’re also 27th in opponent rebounds per contest (46.9).
Barnes, who leads the Raptors with 8.3 rpg this year, will be even more integral on the glass with center Jakob Poeltl listed as questionable with a back issue. Look for him to dominate the Pacers on the scoreboard and on the glass.
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Brandon Ingram is fresh off a 33-point outing on Thursday and has gone Over 23.5 points in four of his last five contests. The Raps forward is poised for a big game vs. a weak Pacers defense.
Toronto is a big favorite this afternoon, and for good reason. The Pacers are in the midst of a three-game skid and lost by 14 points to the Raptors three weeks ago.
Pacers vs Raptors SGP
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Scottie Barnes to record a double-double
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Brandon Ingram Over 23.5 points
Our “from downtown” SGP: Barnes & Noble
If the Raps are going to win big today, they’ll need help from all around the lineup. Sandro Mamukelashvili has provided plenty of scoring off the bench, averaging 11.4 ppg this season while dropping Over 10.5 points in three straight and eight of his last 11.
Pacers vs Raptors SGP
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Scottie Barnes to record a double-double
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Brandon Ingram Over 23.5 points
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Sandro Mamukelashvili Over 10.5 points
Pacers vs Raptors odds
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Spread: Pacers +8.5 | Raptors -8.5
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Moneyline: Pacers +270 | Raptors -340
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Over/Under: Over 225 | Under 225
Pacers vs Raptors betting trend to know
The Raptors are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 head-to-head meetings. Find more NBA betting trends for Pacers vs. Raptors.
How to watch Pacers vs Raptors
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Location |
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON |
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Date |
Sunday, February 8, 2026 |
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Tip-off |
3:00 p.m. ET |
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TV |
FDSN Indiana, Sportsnet |
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