Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 11, 2025
The Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons matchup is one of seven games scheduled for Saturday. Toronto is 14th in the Eastern Conference with a 8-30 record while Detroit is eighth with a 19-19 record.
The two teams have played each other 107 times, with the Pistons holding a 64-43 lead. This will be their third game this season. Detroit won both games, with the most recent being a narrow 102-100 win on Nov. 25. Jaden Ivey led the Pistons with 25 points, while Scottie Barnes had 31 points for Toronto.
Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons game details and odds
The Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST on Saturday, Jan. 11, at Little Caesars Arena. The matchup will be broadcast locally on TSN and FanDuel Sports Network - Detroit. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.
Moneyline: Raptors (+170) vs. Pistons (-205)
Spread: Raptors (+4.5) vs. Pistons (-4.5)
Total (O/U): Raptors -110 (o230.5) vs. Pistons -110 (u230.5)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons preview
The Raptors have struggled this season, and their record reflects that. They are on a four-game losing streak and have lost nine of their past 10 games. They are also just 1-17 on the road, which doesn’t bode well for Saturday’s game in Detroit.
Toronto last played on Thursday and lost 132-126 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Scottie Barnes stood out with a near triple-double of 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. If not for Cleveland’s 34-23 fourth quarter, the Raptors could have upset the team with the best record this season.
Detroit started the season slow but has picked up pace with eight wins in its past 10 games. The Pistons are coming off of a 107-104 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, which snapped a five-game winning streak. Cade Cunningham had 32 points and eight assists, while Malik Beasley had 21 points.
Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons betting props
Scottie Barnes’ points total is set at 18.5, which is under his season average of 20.4 points. He has also scored at least 18 points in his last five games. Take the over on this prop.
Meanwhile, Cade Cunningham’s points total is set at 26.5. He has scored over 30 points in three of the past five games. With this game expected to be high scoring as well, take the over.
Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons prediction
The oddsmakers favor Detroit to win at home. The Pistons have shown some fight in the past 10 games. We predict them to cover the spread for a win. This should be a high-scoring game, with the team total going past 230.5 points.