Raptors seek to avoid losing their fourth straight game at home against the struggling Pacers

The Toronto Raptors have yet to win a game at Scotiabank Arena this season, but if you’re looking for some optimism from the rebuilding Raps, we have some great news: Indiana comes to town on Wednesday night!

Despite Scottie Barnes’ announcement to the rest of the NBA that he’s arrived with his 25-point performance against the Celtics last week, the Raptors have yet to pick up a victory at Scotiabank Arena and are in danger of losing their fourth straight game at home on Wednesday.

The last time that happened? Steve Novak played over 27 minutes for the Raptors in a 2013 loss to San Antonio, so, yeah, it’s been a while!

Toronto’s one possession loss to the Bulls on Monday night offered a glimpse of the promise Nick Nurse’s squad has, and they’ll look to continue that momentum as they host Malcolm Brogdon and the Pacers.

Indiana’s high-scoring offence will be pitted against a Raptors defence that has allowed just 98.8 points per game this season, in what should be Toronto’s first win at home in nearly two years.

Here are my picks:

·    Take Toronto on the moneyline at -120

·    Trust Barnes and the Raptors to get Scotiabank Arena on its feet and hit over 109.5 team points at -115