The Detroit Pistons will play against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. This game is set for Friday, April 04, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Fans can expect an exciting evening of basketball.
The Pistons have a record of 42-34. In their recent games, they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder by 16 points and to the Minnesota Timberwolves by 19 points. However, they secured a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a score of 133-122.
The Raptors hold a record of 28-49. They recently lost to the Portland Trail Blazers by 9 points and to the Chicago Bulls by 19 points. They did manage a win against the Philadelphia 76ers with a score of 127-109.
Raptors Preview
The Toronto Raptors are led by head coach Darko Rajakovic. Their current record stands at 28-49. At home, they have won 17 games and lost 22. In the last 10 games, they have a record of 4-6.
The Raptors rank 11th in the Eastern Conference. In the Atlantic Division, they hold the 3rd spot. They are 33.5 games back from the top of the conference. Their recent performance includes a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers at home.
Offensively, the Raptors score 110.6 points per game, ranking 23rd in the league. They attempt 90.6 field goals per game, which is 7th in the league. Their field goal percentage is 45.8, placing them 20th overall.
Defensively, the Raptors allow 115.2 points per game, ranking 19th. They are strong in blocking shots, with 4.3 per game, ranking 4th. The team allows a three-point percentage of 34.9, which is 4th best in the league.
Pistons Preview
The Detroit Pistons have a record of 42-34. They hold a 21-18 record on the road and a 21-16 record at home. In their last 10 games, they have a 5-5 record. They are ranked 6th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Central Division.
In recent games, the Pistons faced the Oklahoma City Thunder and lost by 16 points. They scored 103 points with a field goal percentage of 40.4%. In another game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, they lost by 19 points, scoring 104 points with a field goal percentage of 35.8%.
The Pistons have some strong players this season. Cade Cunningham leads the team with 25.7 points per game. He also averages 9.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game. Jalen Duren is another key player, averaging 11.8 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.
On the defensive side, the Pistons allow 113.2 points per game. They rank 14th in points allowed per game. They also rank 8th in field goal percentage allowed, with opponents shooting 46.0% against them. The team averages 8.0 steals and 5.2 blocked shots per game.
Statistical Breakdown for Raptors vs Pistons
The game between the Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons will highlight several key stats. The Raptors have a strong shot-blocking ability, ranking 4th in the league. The Pistons excel in scoring, ranking 11th in points per game. Both teams have strengths and weaknesses that could impact the outcome.
- Raptors Points Per Game: 110.6 (23rd)
- Pistons Points Per Game: 115.4 (11th)
- Raptors Field Goal Percentage: 45.8 (20th)
- Pistons Field Goal Percentage: 47.6 (13th)
- Raptors Blocked Shots Per Game: 4.3 (4th)
- Pistons Blocked Shots Per Game: 5.2 (22nd)
- Raptors Three Point Percentage Allowed: 34.9 (4th)
- Pistons Three Point Percentage: 36.3 (15th)
Betting Insights
The game between the Detroit Pistons and the Toronto Raptors presents interesting betting insights. Both teams have similar ATS records, with the Pistons at 34-20-0 and the Raptors at 33-22-1. Each team is on a 2-game ATS losing streak. The Over/Under stats also show close numbers, with the Pistons having 38 overs and the Raptors 38 as well. Below are the top trends to consider for this game.
- Detroit Pistons have a strong ATS record of 34-20-0.
- Both teams are on a 2-game ATS losing streak.
- Detroit Pistons have an equal home and road ATS record of 17-10-0.
- Toronto Raptors have a better road ATS record at 17-9-0 compared to their home record.
- Both teams have hit the over 38 times this season.
Free Betting Prediction for Raptors vs Pistons
The Detroit Pistons come into this game as the favorite. They have a better overall record and a solid road performance. Their scoring ability ranks them 11th in the league, which could be a challenge for the Raptors’ defense. The Pistons have shown they can score, but their recent losses show some inconsistency.
The Toronto Raptors have struggled this season. They rank lower in scoring and have a losing record at home. Their strong shot-blocking ability might help against the Pistons’ offense. However, their recent form and overall record suggest they might find it hard to keep up with the Pistons.
Given the current stats and performance trends, the Pistons are likely to win. The Raptors’ defense might slow them down, but the Pistons’ scoring depth should be enough. The spread suggests a comfortable win for Detroit.
- Our Free Prediction: Pistons -12.0
