Toronto Raptors (8-30) vs. Detroit Pistons (19-19)
January 11, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Pistons -4.5; Over/Under: 230.5
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The Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons meet Saturday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs Raptors Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Knicks and Cavs and will meet the Warriors, Celtics, Bucks, Magic, and Hawks after this game. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 111.1 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 47.4 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 23.5 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.4 points and 8 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.6 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Nets, lost to the Warriors, and they play the Knicks, Pacers, and Suns next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.4 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.6 points and 4 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 38.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 14 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The favorites have won each of the Raptors’ last 10 games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in eight of the Raptors’ last nine games.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Pistons have lost 24 of their last 30 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Raptors’ last eight games at Little Caesars Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last four games as home favorites following a home loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Raptors’ last six road games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Pistons vs Raptors Prediction
The Toronto Raptors are getting healthier, but it hasn’t resulted in wins. The Raptors have dropped nine of their last 10 games, and they’re no longer covering numbers either. To make matters worse, the Raptors are 1-17 SU at home this season. At this point, it’s fair if the Raptors are even trying to win games, or if they’re completely focused on getting the first overall pick. I want nothing to do with the Raptors in their current form. The Raptors have failed to cover seven of their last 10 games.
The Detroit Pistons have won eight of their last 10 games and need to take advantage of games like this if they’re going to sneak into the playoffs. A loss here would kill a lot of the progress the Pistons have made. The Pistons are becoming a nightmare defensively, allowing 107 or fewer points in five of their last six games. The line is reasonable. Give me the Pistons and the chalk at home.
