Raptors vs. Pistons prediction, odds, pick, spread
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We’re back again with another NBA prediction and pick as we head into the Eastern Conference to continue this current season. The Toronto Raptors (8-30) will download on Detroit Pistons (19-19) with Detroit leading the season series 2-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with Raptors-Pistons predictions and picks.
The Toronto Raptors are currently second to last in the Eastern Conference, going just 1-14 in their last 15 games. They have lost four straight going into this game and most recently fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-126. For the first time this season, they will be hoping for an upset win over Detroit.
The Detroit Pistons are eighth in the East after their last loss against the Golden State Warriors with a score of 107-104. Before that, they had a five-game winning streak with solid wins over Orlando, Minnesota and Brooklyn. They hope to add another win over the Raptors as they work on this season’s success.
Here it is Raptors-Pistons NBA oddscourtesy of FanDuel.
NBA odds: Raptors-Pistons odds
Toronto Raptors: +4.5 (-108)
Moneiline: +172
Detroit Pistons: -4.5 (-112)
Moneilines: -205
Over: 230 (-110)
Under: 230 (-110)
How to watch Raptors vs. Pistons
Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT
TV: FanDuel Sports Detroit, Toronto Sports Net, NBA League Pass
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Why the Raptors could cover the spread/win
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The Toronto Raptors are having another season to forget, and their front office is already looking ahead to next season and how they can improve the current roster. They are dealing with minor injuries on their bench, but the story this season has been their inability to score effectively while stopping other teams on offense. They are fourth in the league in points allowed to opponents (119.1) and rank near the bottom of the league in points allowed (111.1). Expect some big changes through the trade deadline and the subsequent NBA Draft.
However, this team is full of young players and much like their opponents in this game, it may take a few years before the young lineup hits its stride and finds an identity in attack. RJ Barrett leads the team with 23.1 PPG as they have seven players averaging double figures. Look for Grady Dick to continue to emerge as a scoring threat as he looks to improve his mid-range game and become more consistent at the rim.
Why the Pistons could cover the spread/win
The Detroit Pistons are .500 on the season and considering their footprint around this time a year ago, they have seen a huge improvement in their chemistry as a team. Cade Cunningham is having another breakout year with 24.3 PPG and a whopping 9.3 APG, which ranks him fourth in the NBA. It’s amazing to see what he can do to get his teammates involved early in the game, as he managed to record most of his assists in the first half of the contest. Expect this team to continue to develop throughout the season and only get better as time goes on.
Jaden Ivey is also having a monster season this year with 17.6 PPG and the addition of Malik Beasley has added a whole new dimension to this backcourt that they haven’t seen in the past. While they continue to wait for Tim Hardaway Jr. back from injury, Beasley will look to consistently hit the three while hanging around the arc and waiting for Cunningham to find him for spot-up opportunities.
Final Raptors-Pistons Prediction & Pick
These two teams have already met in their third meeting this season and the Pistons have won both contests by a margin of four or less. Since their last meeting, however, the Raptors continue to slide, while the Pistons are currently on a hot streak. Detroit certainly has a more capable lineup and they play with much more team chemistry than their opponents.
The Raptors will really need to rely on Grady Dick and players like Chris Boucher to produce in a game like this. The main event will focus on Cade Cunningham vs. RJ Barrett, but it’s the perfect opportunity for players to step up and make a difference in this game. In each of the previous two meetings, there were two different scorers for each team.
Even though the Raptors have been worse this season, they still managed a 22-16 ATS record, which is one of the best in the league. The Pistons aren’t far behind at 19-18 ATS and were 9-9 at home, while the Raptors are a terrible 1-17 on the road. All signs point to Detroit taking this game and covering the spread.
Final prediction and pick Raptors-Pistons: Detroit Pistons -4.5 (-112)
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2025-01-11 06:05:00
