These two meet-up for the third time in 18 days. The Toronto Raptors are ahead in the season series, 2-1, and have won the last two match-ups.

HOME TEAM: Toronto Raptors (41-15, 22-7 at home)

The defending champs are quickly back in the win column after snapping an NBA season-high 15-game winning streak right before the All-Star break. They cruised against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, 118-101, with seven guys reaching double figures.

Offense appears easy to come by for the Raptors in their season series with the Indiana Pacers. Kyle Lowry is at 26 points and 10 APG, Pascal Siakam is at 25 PPG, and Serge Ibaka is not far away with 20 PPG while also shooting a smooth 55.9% from the floor. All three can be expected to mirror such numbers tomorrow.

The Raptors have won seven-straight at home with an average winning margin of 16.2 points.

ROAD TEAM: Indiana Pacers (33-23, 13-14 on the road)

The Pacers are winners of two in a row. They are hoping to continue rising up as it is on the heels of an ugly six-game skid.

All-Star Domantas Sabonis, TJ Warren, and Malcolm Brogodon are sure to lead the Pacers’ attack again. Sabonis is compiling a solid double-double of 15.3 points and 14.7 rebounds per game, while Warren and Brogdon are both at 20-plus PPG. All three are also dishing out over five assists per contest.

Outside the trio is former All-Star Victor Oladipo, who’s still not in full form coming off a knee injury, and a handful of hot-and-cold guys, namely Myles Turner, Jeremy Lamb, Justin Holiday, Doug McDermott, and TJ McConnell. They average around 11-14 PPG in the season series, and every day, it’s anyone’s guess if they will be a big contributor.

PREDICTION:

The Raptors win, 112-106. The Pacers will present quite the challenge but Lowry, Siakam and Ibaka will continue their good showing against the Pacers. Toronto’s experience and home court advantage will also be a key factor.