Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Raptors and Pistons, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Raptors travel to Detroit looking for a win.
  • Defensively, Toronto are giving up 119.1 points per game.
  • The Raptors are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pistons.
  • The Pistons host the Raptors with a record of 19-19.
  • Detroit has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (14th).
  • The Pistons are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Raptors.

Raptors vs Pistons Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the 8-30 Toronto Raptors will travel to Detroit to take on the 19-19 Pistons. The Raptors are currently on a 4-game losing streak and are 14th in the Eastern Conference, while the Pistons are 8th in the East.

Detroit is favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is set at 230.5. The game will be played at Little Caesars Arena and can be seen on TSN.

Raptors vs. Pistons Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons
  • Where: Detroit at Little Caesars Arena
  • Date: Saturday, January 11th
  • Betting Odds DET -4.5, TOR +163 | DET -195 O/U 230.5

Raptors Preview: Can the Toronto Offense Score Enough on the Road?

The Raptors fell to 8-30 on the season after a 132-126 loss to the Cavaliers on Thursday. Despite being +13.5 point underdogs, Toronto kept it close, losing by just six points. The game’s total of 258 points went well over the 234.5-point line.

Toronto started strong with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 16-14 to 26-14. They led 103-98 going into the 4th quarter but were outscored 34-23 in the final period, allowing Cleveland to take control.

In their 132-126 loss to the Cavaliers, the Raptors shot 59.6% from the field, with a 45.2% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes. Scottie Barnes led the way with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Chris Boucher added 23 points and 12 rebounds, connecting on 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency.

Boucher scored 11 points in the 1st quarter, and Jamal Shead added 9 of his 15 points in the 3rd. Barnes contributed 10 points in the 4th quarter.

The Raptors struggled defensively against the Cavaliers, giving up 132 points on 52% shooting. Toronto allowed 27 points in the 1st quarter, followed by 34 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, and a 37-point 3rd quarter.

From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 18 threes at a 40% clip. Toronto also sent Cleveland to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Raptors finished with 9 steals and 2 blocks.

Pistons Preview: Can The Pistons Secure a Home Victory?

Toronto fell to 8-30 on the season after a 132-126 road loss to the Cavaliers on Thursday. Despite being +13.5 point underdogs, the Raptors kept it close, losing by just six points. The total score of 258 points exceeded the O/U line of 234.5 by 23.5 points.

Toronto jumped out to a 26-14 lead with a 10-0 run early in the game. However, after leading 103-98 going into the 4th quarter, they were outscored 34-23 in the final period, allowing Cleveland to take control.

Cade Cunningham poured in 18 of his 32 points in the 4th quarter, finishing with 8 assists and 6 rebounds, while shooting 57.1% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency. Malik Beasley added 21 points, though he shot just 38.1% and 28.6% from deep, making 4 threes.

As a team, the Pistons hit 14 threes at a 35.9% clip, with an overall field goal percentage of 45.3%. Tobias Harris contributed 13 points, shooting 75% from the field.

Defensively, the Pistons gave up 107 points to the Warriors, allowing 32 points in the 2nd quarter but holding Golden State to 25 points in the 1st, 3rd, and 4th quarters.

Detroit allowed 15 made threes at a 32% clip and sent the Warriors to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Pistons recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks.

Raptors vs Pistons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five games away from home, the Raptors have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 109 points per game in these contests.
  • The Pistons are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Pistons have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.

Raptors vs Pistons Prediction

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