- Matchup: Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
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This Sunday, the Toronto Raptors (31-22) will host the Indiana Pacers (13-38) at the Scotiabank Arena.
In their previous outing, the Pacers faced the Jazz, suffering a close defeat with a score of 131-122. Indiana concluded the game with an impressive field goal percentage of 53.6% (45 of 84) and successfully made 14 out of 39 three-point shots. From the charity stripe, they managed to convert 18 of 27 attempts, yielding a free throw percentage of 66.7%. On the boards, the Pacers secured a total of 38 rebounds, with 7 being on the offensive end. They registered 33 assists while forcing the Jazz into 10 turnovers and recorded 6 steals. Defensively, Indiana allowed Utah to shoot an alarming 56.8% from the field, with the Jazz completing 50 of their 88 attempts. Utah dished out 38 assists and had 13 steals, while also grabbing 38 rebounds (6 offensive and 32 defensive) and recording 2 blocks. The Jazz finished the matchup with a free throw percentage of 69.2%, making 18 of 26 attempts and sinking 13 out of 29 from beyond the arc. The Pacers committed 18 fouls compared to 17 for Utah.
Quenton Jackson was instrumental in the last game, showcasing his outstanding form. Jackson boasted a remarkable shooting efficiency of 90.0% and contributed 3 assists in just 17 minutes, scoring 24 points on 9 of 10 shooting.
Entering this game, the Pacers hold a record of 13-38 for the season. They average 14.3 turnovers per game and commit 22.1 fouls per contest. As a team, Indiana grabs 42.8 rebounds per game and has amassed a total of 1,322 assists this season, ranking 16th in the NBA for assists. The Pacers hit 34.6% of their three-point attempts (643 out of 1,857) and maintain a free throw success rate of 76.7%. On average, they score 110.9 points per game, placing them 28th in the league, while shooting 44.7% from the field.
On the defensive front, the Pacers force 14.0 turnovers per game while drawing 20.7 fouls. They currently rank 7th in the league for assists allowed, yielding 1,297 to opponents this year. Indiana’s defense permits a shooting percentage of 48.4% (2,193 of 4,528) and allows an average of 46.9 rebounds per game. They concede 34.6% on three-pointers and rank 25th in points allowed, giving up 118.7 points per game.
When they last took the court, the Raptors secured a victory, defeating the Bulls 123-107. Toronto allowed Chicago to collect 38 rebounds overall (13 offensive). The Raptors finished with a three-point shooting percentage of 36.7%, making 18 of 49 attempts, and ended up converting 7 out of 8 free throw attempts (87.5%). Chicago managed to hit 41 of their 91 field goal attempts, achieving a shooting rate of 45.1%. Toronto ended the matchup shooting 56.3%, finishing with 49 out of 87. In three-point shooting, the Raptors made 14 of 34 attempts (41.2%) and converted 11 of those for a rate of 84.6%. The Bulls recorded 13 fouls, resulting in 13 free throw attempts for the Raptors. Toronto forced 12 turnovers and secured 10 steals. Overall, the Raptors recorded 27 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive rebounds, totaling 35 for the game.
Brandon Ingram was pivotal in the Raptors’ performance, shooting 12 of 20 for an impressive 60.0% while securing 6 rebounds. Ingram amassed 33 points in 35 minutes, also dishing out 6 assists in the contest.
The Raptors currently sport a 31-22 win-loss record this season. On the offensive front, they are shooting 47.4% from the field, ranking 10th in the NBA. Toronto has scored a total of 6,041 points this season, averaging 114.0 points per game, while grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game. Their assist average stands at 29.5 per game, placing them 4th in the league, while they average 14.0 turnovers per contest. The Raptors also commit 21.0 fouls per game and convert 78.1% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, the Raptors rank 8th in the NBA for points allowed, surrendering 112.4 points per game. They force 15.8 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot at a rate of 46.2%, placing them 8th in the league. Toronto’s defense allows 34.4% shooting from beyond the arc (680 of 1,974) and their opponents hit 80.1% of free throw attempts. They concede averages of 24.6 assists and 43.5 rebounds per contest, ranking 4th and 13th in the league respectively.
Who will triumph in tonight’s basketball matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Indiana
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