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2023 NBA Handicapping – Raptors vs. Detroit
(29-31) Toronto Raptors vs. Detroit Pistons (15-45)
Date: Saturday, February 25th
Time: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Little Caesars Arena Detroit, Detroit, Michigan
Moneyline NBA Odds: Raptors -270 | Pistons +240 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Raptors -6.5
Today’s NBA Betting Total: 225.5
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First, this is a super early start time of noon and marks the annual trip by Raptors fans who bus to Detroit so expect a heavy presence of opponent cheers.
At any rate, both teams returned from the break to play on Thursday with the Raptors defeating the Pelicans 115-110 while the Pistons lost 106-108 at the buzzer to the Magic.
ATS
The Raptors are 30-30 overall against the spread this season. Overall, Toronto are 12-16 ATS as the away team.
At this time, the Pistons are 26-31-3 against the spread this season. In general, Detroit are 11-16-1 ATS as the home team
Season Series
On Saturday, February 25th, the Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons play the third of four scheduled matches this season.
The Raptors finally ended the losing streak versus the Pistons winning on November 14th (115-111) then followed it up by hanging on to win 119-118 on February 12th and will host the final meeting in Toronto on March 24th.
The Pistons have swept the series for two consecutive seasons and hold the all-time record having bested the Raptors in 60 of 100 matches.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current as of this writing, Friday, February 24th. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Saturday, February 25th.
Toronto Raptors
Turns out positionless basketball sounds good in theory but having a typical center who can protect the paint and rim makes a serious difference.
Certainly, most pundits expected Masai Ujiri to dismantle his roster at the trade deadline (at least those not familiar with his notorious patience). Meanwhile, Ujiri defied the odds and brought back his prior draft pick — Jakob Poeltl.
Toronto is 3-1 since Poeltl joined the team, with the big man registering his second-highest point total (30) and most rebounds (18) of his career in those four games!
Stats
On offense, the Raptors score 113.4 points per game ranking 20th while shooting 45.7% from the field and 33.5% from the perimeter ranking 26th and 27th respectively.
Defensively, the Raptors allow 112.4 points per game ranking 11th best with opponents shooting 49.0% from the field and 37.2% from deep ranking 27th and 28th respectively.
Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Otto Porter Jr., SF (OUT for season, — foot)
- Fred VanVleet, PG (OUT — personal)
Detroit Pistons
The problem with tanking is consistently losing can become a hard habit to break out of. Whether it was the basketball gods or that factor it’s how the Pistons lost their 45th game of the season to the Magic at the buzzer.
If the Pistons land Victor Wembanyama no doubt the end will justify the means but for the moment — losing has become the Pistons’ identity.
Stats
Comparatively, Pistons’ opponents average 119.7 points per game ranking 29th while limiting foes to 49.1% from the field and 36.1% from deep ranking 28th and 17th respectively.
On the negative side, offensively, the Pistons score 112.2 points per game which ranks 25th. From an efficiency perspective, the Pistons shoot 45.5% from the field and 35.6% from the perimeter ranking 28th and 19th respectively.
Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Marvin Bagley III, PF (probable —hand-metacarpal fractures)
- Cade Cunningham, PG (OUT for season —shin-left tibia stress fractures)
- Nerlens Noel C (OUT indefinitely —personal)
- Jalen Duren C (OUT —ankle)
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Updated Toronto Raptors vs. Detroit Pistons NBA Odds
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Toronto Raptors vs. Detroit Pistons NBA Betting Trends:
- All and all, the Raptors are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
- Additionally, the Raptors are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
- By comparison, the Pistons are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games.
- In summary, the Pistons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when hosting Toronto.
Free Toronto Raptors vs. Detroit Pistons NBA Prediction:
In truth, the shift for the Raptors began in late January starting with consecutive wins first versus the Knicks and then arguably their most complete victory versus the Kings. Including those matches, the Raptors are 9-4 through the last 13 games and are 6-2 in February.
They’ll play seven of the next eight on the road, needing to continue their hot streak and this match offers an easier opponent, and yes, the Duane Casey-era Pistons have owned them, but this year they’re up 2-0 with my money on them making it 3-0.
However, I’ll still take the points given the Raptors are 0-8 ATS versus Detroit who are 8-4 ATS in February.
4* Free Toronto Raptors vs. Detroit Pistons NBA Betting Pick: Pistons +6.5
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