Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers – Preview & Prediction (Feb. 08, 2026)
Game preview
The Toronto Raptors host the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, February 8th, tipping off at 3:00 p.m. EST. The Raptors have been uneven lately, managing just two wins in their last five games and searching for consistent form. They sit near the middle of the Eastern Conference with a record that keeps them in the mix for a better playoff seed, but they’ll need to clean up several areas if they want to climb higher.
In their most recent outing the Raptors put together a strong offensive start and closed out a comfortable home win. The team showed it can score in bunches when shots fall and ball movement is crisp, but consistency has been the issue over longer stretches.
The Pacers are having a rough season and are near the bottom of the East standings. A recent addition in the frontcourt has given them some hope, but overall results haven’t turned around yet. They’re coming into this game on a three-game skid and have struggled to sustain offense at times, though they can still be competitive if their guard play is clicking.
Head-to-head and recent form
So far this season the Raptors have had the upper hand in matchups between these two teams. Toronto’s balance and depth have shown up in those meetings, which gives them a psychological edge heading into this game.
Recent form favors Toronto, but the Pacers have shown flashes—for example, a close road loss to Milwaukee where they stayed in the fight until the final quarter. When Indiana’s playmakers are on, they can make things difficult for stronger teams, especially if Toronto lapses on defense.
Availability and prediction
Both teams have players listed as out or questionable, which could affect rotations and minutes. Expect lineup adjustments from each side depending on final availability closer to tip-off.
Prediction: Toronto is the clear favorite and should control the game, but Indiana’s offense struggles make this less likely to turn into a high-scoring shootout. Take the under on total points — the teams look set for a slower-paced contest with an emphasis on defense and half-court play.
Tip-off: Sunday, 3:00 p.m. EST, February 8, 2026.
