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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

NBA: Toronto Raptors (24-17) vs. Indiana Pacers (9-31)

ODDS: Toronto Raptors – 2.5 Over/Under 224.5

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Game Details

The Toronto Raptors will face off against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET.

The game will be held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, marking a home contest for the struggling Pacers.

Broadcast options include FDSIN and TSN, with live streaming available on various platforms.

This matchup pits a solid Eastern Conference contender against one of the league’s bottom feeders, with the Raptors entering as road favorites amid Indiana’s dismal season.

Recent Team Forms

The Raptors have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games, displaying a balanced offense averaging 115.2 points per contest.

However, they’ve hit a minor skid, dropping their most recent outing 115-102 to the Philadelphia 76ers on January 12, where turnovers and poor three-point shooting (32%) proved costly.

Prior to that, they edged out a 116-115 thriller against the same Sixers team, highlighting their clutch potential. Toronto’s form has been bolstered by strong interior play and transition scoring, but road fatigue could be a factor after a busy January schedule.

Date	Opponent	Result	Score
Jan 12	vs. PHI	L	102-115
Jan 11	vs. PHI	W	116-115
Jan 9	@ LAC	W	(Details not specified in recent logs)
Jan 7	@ GSW	L	(Part of 6-4 stretch)
Jan 5	vs. SAC	W	(Contributing to recent wins)

The Pacers, meanwhile, are riding a surprising season-high three-game winning streak, going 3-2 in their last five overall.

This includes a gritty 98-96 upset over the Boston Celtics on January 12, a 123-99 blowout of the Miami Heat on January 10, and a 114-112 road win against the Charlotte Hornets on January 8.

Despite the hot streak, their last 10 games show a 4-6 record, with offensive efficiency dipping to 110.8 points per game league-wide.

Indiana’s recent success stems from improved bench production and forcing turnovers, but their 44.3% field goal percentage ranks dead last in the NBA.

Date	Opponent	Result	Score
Jan 12	vs. BOS	W	98-96
Jan 10	vs. MIA	W	123-99
Jan 8	@ CHA	W	114-112
Jan 6	vs. CLE	L	116-120
Jan 4	@ DET	L	(Part of broader struggles)

Injury Report

Toronto enters with key absences that could impact their depth. RJ Barrett is out with a left ankle sprain, sidelining a major scoring threat.

Ja’Kobe Walter is also out due to a right hip pointer, further thinning the wing rotation.

The rest of the roster appears healthy, with Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram expected to shoulder more load.

For Indiana, star guard Tyrese Haliburton remains out for the entire season following Achilles tendon surgery.

Isaiah Jackson is sidelined with a concussion from earlier in January, weakening their frontcourt.

Bennedict Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard are available after recent full participation, providing some stability.

The Pacers’ injury list has contributed to their poor record, forcing reliance on younger players.

Key Player Matchups

This game features intriguing battles, especially with Pascal Siakam facing his former team. Here’s a breakdown of pivotal matchups:

Scottie Barnes (TOR) vs. Pascal Siakam (IND): Barnes, averaging around 18-20 points with strong all-around play (rebounds, assists), will guard Siakam, who leads Indiana with 23.6 PPG on efficient shooting.

Siakam’s familiarity with Toronto’s schemes could spark a high-scoring duel, but Barnes’ versatility gives the Raptors an edge.

Brandon Ingram (TOR) vs. Aaron Nesmith (IND): Ingram, Toronto’s top scorer at 21.7 PPG, thrives in mid-range and isolation.

Nesmith, a defensive specialist for the Pacers, will try to contain him, but Ingram’s length could exploit Indiana’s perimeter defense, which ranks near the bottom.

Immanuel Quickley (TOR) vs. Andrew Nembhard (IND): Quickley (around 16-18 PPG with high assists) brings speed to the point guard spot.

Nembhard, stepping up in Haliburton’s absence with 15+ PPG and 6-7 assists, has been key in recent wins.

This matchup could dictate pace, with Toronto’s backcourt depth favoring them.

Jakob Poeltl (TOR) vs. Isaiah Jackson/Frontcourt (IND): Poeltl’s rebounding (10+ RPG) will test Indiana’s depleted interior, especially with Jackson out.

Bennedict Mathurin (17.8 PPG) might shift roles, but Toronto controls the paint here.

Other notables: Toronto’s Sandro Mamukelashvili provides bench energy, while Indiana’s Obi Toppin could exploit mismatches.

Series History

The all-time series is tightly contested, with the Pacers holding a slight 58-53 edge over 111 regular-season meetings.

In recent years, Toronto has gained ground, winning 4 of the last 6 encounters.

The Raptors took the most recent matchup on November 26, 2025, by a narrow 97-95 score, showcasing low-scoring defensive battles typical of this rivalry.

Playoff history adds spice: The teams met in the 2016 first round, where Toronto won 4-3. Expect another competitive game, though Toronto’s superior form tilts the scales.

Betting Trends

Toronto has covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games, performing well as road favorites (4-2 ATS in such spots). They are 11-8 ATS away overall. The Pacers, despite their streak, are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 but a dismal 8-10 ATS at home this season.

Indiana’s games have trended under the total in 4 of their last 6, thanks to improved defense during the win streak (holding opponents under 100 points twice). Toronto’s contests lean over, hitting in 7 of 10 due to their 115+ PPG average. Key trend: The underdog has covered in 4 of the last 5 head-to-heads.