Toronto Raptors (4-12) vs. Detroit Pistons (7-11)
November 25, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Pistons -5.5; Over/Under: +224.5
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The Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons meet Monday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Timberwolves, lost to the Cavs, and they play the Pelicans, Heat, and Pacers next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 113.3 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 118.7 points on 46.5 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 23.8 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 18.8 points and 6.8 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.6 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Hornets and Magic, and they play the Grizzlies, Pacers, and 76ers next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 109.8 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.6 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 23.5 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 18.1 points and 4.6 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 5.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 12 road games.
- The home team has won 10 of the Raptors’ last 11 games.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games at Little Caesars Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors’ last nine Monday road games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Pistons’ last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (5.8).
- The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – the equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.3).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.5).
Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Toronto Raptors are 11-6 ATS on the season, but they’re on the end of a back-to-back and have yet to win a game on the road. I’d need more points to consider the Raptors. The Detroit Pistons are rested, at home, and need to take advantage of games like this if they’re going to stay in the playoff conversation. The Pistons beat the Raptors on the road less than two weeks ago. This feels too soft to consider anything but the Pistons at home.
