Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors preview: Start time, where to watch, injury report, betting odds April 9

The Pacers battle the Raptors tonight

Feb 14, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (9) drives to the basket / Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

The Indiana Pacers hit the road to start their final trip away from Indianapolis tonight as they take on the Toronto Raptors. It's a short, two-game trek for the blue and gold, who then close the regular season at home on Sunday.

The Pacers have a chance to lock up a playoff spot today. If they win and Miami, Philadelphia, and Houston all lose, then Indiana will secure a top-six seed in the Eastern Conference this season. That would put them in the postseason field. But they are 1-2 vs the Raptors this season and will hope to be better — they've struggled with Toronto.

Viewing and Betting Information

Tip off time: 7 p.m. Eastern Time

Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada

Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports+, Sportsnet

Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are huge favorites as they are currently -12.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 239.5.

Pacers vs Raptors Injury Report

The Pacers listed Bennedict Mathurin (torn labrum) as out. Quenton Jackson, Oscar Tshiebwe, and Isaiah Wong are questionable due to their status on two-way contracts.

The Raptors listed Immanuel Quickley, Jontay Porter, Jakob Poeltl, D.J. Carton, Chris Boucher, and Scottie Barnes as out. Gradey Dick is questionable.

Key Matchup

Andrew Nembhard vs RJ Barrett: Barrett may be the best scorer/shooter available for the Raptors tonight thanks to the injury report. He's becoming a more well-rounded player with Toronto and is averaging 23.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game against Indiana this season.

Opposite him will be young Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard, and at other times Aaron Nesmith. Nembhard is Canadian and has historically done well in Toronto — if he can produce offensively while slowing down the Raptors best scoring option, the Pacers chances of winning will be high.

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