Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Toronto Raptors Line | +5.5 |
| Detroit Pistons Line | -5.5 |
| Total | 230.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two teams on opposite trajectories are clashing in this all-Eastern matchup, as the Detroit Pistons are hosting the Toronto Raptors. The Pistons cooled off with a home defeat by the Warriors that ended their previous five-game winning streak. On the other hand, the Raptors are steadily one of the weakest teams both of the Eastern conference and of the whole NBA, as they have four consecutive losses, and just one win in their last 16 games.
Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
Detroit Pistons Injury Report: Simone Fontecchio is day-to-day, Jaden Ivey is out.
Toronto Raptors Injury Report: Bruce Brown, RJ Barrett are questionable.
Detroit Pistons Form and Trends
The Pistons have a 19-19 record this season and are tied with the Hawks on the 8th place of the East. Detroit is 19-18-1 against the spread and 20-18 in over/under, while having a 9-9 home record. The Pistons are 5-1 in their last 6 games and 3-4 against the spread in their last 7. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 games.
The Pistons are coming off a 104-107 loss by Golden State, as they shot with 45% from the field and 36% from downtown. Cade Cunningham led Detroit’s offense with 32 points, adding 6 rebounds and a team-high 8 assists.
Cunningham leads the Pistons both in scoring with 24.3 points and in assists made with 9.3 per game, adding 6.6 rebounds per game. Jaden Ivey adds 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4 assists, but he is out with an injury.
Toronto Raptors Form and Trends
The Raptors have an 8-30 record this season and are sitting on the third to last place of the East. Toronto is 21-16-1 against the spread and 19-18-1 in over/under, while having a 1-17 road record. The Raptors are 1-16 in their last 17 games and 2-7 against the spread in their last 9. Over is 6-3-1 in their last 10 games.
The Raptors are coming off a 126-132 loss in Cleveland, even though they had their best shooting game of the season, connecting to 60% of their shots from the field. Three Raptors players scored 20+ points, led by Scottie Barnes with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists.
RJ Barrett leads the Raptors in scoring, with an average of 23.1 points, adding 6.7 rebounds and 6 assists. Scottie Barnes adds 20.4 points, 8 rebounds and a team-high 6.5 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Pistons average 111.8 point per game, ranking 15th in the league. LA is shooting with 46.7% from the field (13th), and 36.2% from beyond the arc (17th). Defensively, they have been less effective, allowing 113.2 points per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Raptors are averaging 111.1 points per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA. They shoot 46.7% from the field (14th) and 34.5% from beyond the arc (21st). Defensively, they are the 4th-worst team in the league, allowing 119.1 points per game.
The Pistons have both previous meetings against the Raptors this season. At home by 102-100 and on the road by 99-95, as both games went way under the point total. The Pistons are 4-0 in their last 4 meetings, and 3-1 against the spread. Under is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings.
Prediction
In this Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, the Pistons are coming as -5.5 home favorites. The Pistons are rightfully favored, as they are they have been the better team in this matchup. The Pistons are just 7-10-1 against the spread at home this season, while the Raptors are by far the team with the worst road record in the league, but are just 9-9 against the spread. There is no way I will lay points with the Raptors on the road, and I expect the Pistons to bounce back today. Take the Detroit Pistons and lay the points at home. Nick’s Free Pick: Detroit Pistons -5.5
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