Preview of the Indiana Pacers vs. Toronto Raptors game on February 26: start time, location to watch, injury report, and odds
, edging out the Raptors by a two-point margin on Valentine’s Day. Pacers’ standout Tyrese Haliburton expressed anticipation for the game, particularly to reunite with his former teammate Bruce Brown, now playing for the Raptors after being part of the trade involving Pascal Siakam joining the Pacers. Here are the details for viewing and betting:
– Tip-off time: 7 p.m. Eastern Time
– Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
– Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports+, Sportsnet
– Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are favored by -6.5 points according to the SI Sportsbook, with an over/under of 245.5.
As for the injury report, the Pacers haven’t issued one yet due to their back-to-back games, although Aaron Nesmith was sidelined for their previous game against the Mavericks. On the Raptors’ side, Javon Freeman-Liberty, Markquis Nowell, and Jontay Porter remain unavailable. In terms of key matchups, Bennedict Mathurin, who played a pivotal defensive role in the Pacers’ victory over the Mavericks by guarding Luka Doncic, may face another significant defensive assignment against RJ Barrett in tonight’s game.
