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Mar 13, 2024, 7:05 pm ET in NBA
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Raptors vs Pistons Prediction: NBA Clash

The Detroit Pistons (-148) are 3.5-point favorites against the Toronto Raptors (+123) on Tuesday at 7:00 ET. The over/under for this Eastern Conference matchup is 233.

The Raptors (23-42) have lost four straight games and are 12th in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons (11-53) are 14th in the East and 3-7 in their last 10 games.

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Toronto Raptors

This season, the Raptors have an O/U record of 35-29-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line of 233 reflects the NBA odds today.

Toronto, despite their struggles, is trying to improve their position in the league, which is crucial as the season progresses towards the playoffs NBA.

In their most recent game against the Nuggets, the two teams combined for 244 points, well above the O/U line of 231. Toronto lost the game by a score of 125-119 but covered the spread as 17-point underdogs.

As underdogs, the Raptors have gone 11-32 straight-up and 22-21 ATS. They have lost their last five games as the underdog and are 4.5-point underdogs today. On average, they have been outscored by 7.1 points per game as the underdog.

Toronto is 12th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23-42. Against other Eastern Conference teams are 16-23 and 1-11 against their division. This year, they are 18-15 ATS on the road.

Raptors’ Scoring and Defensive Struggles Detailed

When it comes to scoring, the Raptors are 16th in the league at 114.2 points per game. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 117.2 points compared to 111.2 at home.

Overall, the Raptors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 47.7% of their games this season. In terms of pace, Toronto is 13th in the league at 99.4 possessions per game.

One area where the Raptors have excelled is in two-point shooting. They are 5th in the league in two-pointers made per game but have struggled from three-point range, hitting just 35% of their attempts.

When it comes to scoring, the Raptors have been giving up an average of 118.3 points per game this season, which is 24th in the league. However, over their last five games, they have been even worse, allowing 123.6 points per contest, which is 29th in the NBA over that span.

On the road, Toronto’s defense has been even worse, giving up 122.4 points per game, which is 28th in the league. For the season, opposing teams have made 37.4% of their three-point attempts vs. the Raptors, which is 26th in the NBA.

One area where Toronto has been solid defensively is at the free-throw line, where they are 3rd in the league in the fewest made free-throws allowed per game at 19.6.

Detroit Pistons

Detroit, favored in this matchup, showcases the dynamics of NBA team rankings. Both teams are eyeing better performances to close out the season, with hopes of making an impact in their conference standings.

Detroit is favored by 3.5 points today and has gone 2-4 as the favorite this season. In the Eastern Conference, the Pistons are in 14th place with an 11-53 record.

In non-conference games, Detroit is 3-22 and 8-31 against other Eastern Conference teams. Against the spread, they are 32-31 overall and 15-16 at home.

The Pistons’ O/U record for the season is 34-29-1, and their games have averaged 233.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 233.

In their last game, the Pistons beat the Hornets by a score of 114-97. The O/U line for that game was 217.5, and Detroit covered the spread (-4.5).

At home, the Pistons are averaging 112.0 points per game, which is 23rd in the NBA. For the season, they are 21st in scoring at 112.4 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 17th in the league at 47%. From beyond the arc, they are 29th in three-pointers made per game (11.3) and 20th in three-point shooting percentage (35%).

So far this NBA season, Detroit has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 32.8% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 8th in the league at 100.1 possessions per game. When it comes to two-point shooting, the Pistons are 20th in the NBA at 53%. In terms of assists, they are 18th at 26.3 per game.

Pistons’ Home Court Struggles and Defensive Woes

Overall, the Pistons have made 17.3 free throws per game, which is 16th in the NBA. At home, they are averaging 112.0 points per game, which is 23rd in the NBA.

Coming into tonight’s game, the Detroit Pistons are giving up 120.8 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA. At home, they are allowing 119.2 points per contest, which is 25th in the league.

So far this season, opposing teams have made 39.1% of their three-point attempts vs. the Pistons, which is 7th in the NBA. Overall, teams are shooting 49.2% from the field vs. Detroit.

Over their last five games, the Pistons’ defense has struggled, giving up 116.4 points per contest. During that stretch, opposing teams have made 50.4% of their field goal attempts.

Betting Picks

  • OU Under 233 -112
  • ML: Raptors +123
  • ATS: Raptors +3.5

Toronto vs Detroit Odds

  • ML: TOR +123 | DET -148
  • SPREAD: TOR +3.5 | DET -3.5
  • TOTAL: 233

Raptors vs Pistons Game Information

  • Toronto Raptors vs. Detroit Pistons
  • Little Caesars Arena, Detroit MI
  • Wednesday, March 13th 7:00 ET
  • Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch

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