Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

In a matchup of Eastern Conference foes, the Raptors (4-13) travel to take on the Pistons (7-11) at Little Caesars Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET. TSN will broadcast the game.

Detroit (-206) is currently favored by 5 points over Toronto (+173). The over/under line for the game is 223.5 points.

TORONTO RAPTORS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Detroit Pistons -5

This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-119 in favor of the Pistons.
  • Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 15 threes.

Are Toronto Ready for a Road Win?

The Raptors fell to 4-13 on the season after a 122-108 road loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday. Toronto entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 230 points came in just under the O/U line of 233.5.

Toronto’s slow start put them in a hole, as they trailed 38-22 after the 1st quarter. They battled back, outscoring Cleveland 33-27 in the 2nd and 35-31 in the 3rd, but couldn’t keep it going in the 4th, where they were outscored 26-18.

In their 122-108 loss to the Cavaliers, the Raptors shot just 40.2% from the field, with a 30.8% success rate from beyond the arc, making 12 threes. Scottie Barnes and Gradey Dick led the way with 18 points each, with Barnes adding 7 rebounds and 7 assists.

RJ Barrett contributed 16 points, while Jonathan Mogbo scored 11 of his 13 points in the 2nd quarter. Barnes scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while Jakob Poeltl added 8 of his 12 points in the 3rd.

The Raptors struggled defensively in their 122-108 loss to the Cavaliers, giving up 38 points in the 1st quarter. They allowed 31 points in the 3rd quarter but held Cleveland to 27 and 26 points in the 2nd and 4th quarters, respectively.

Overall, Toronto allowed Cleveland to shoot 49% from the field, including 39% from three-point range, where the Cavaliers hit 16 threes. The Raptors also sent Cleveland to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 10. Defensively, Toronto recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.

Is a Home Win Possible for the Pistons?

The Pistons fell to 7-11 on the season following a 111-100 road loss to the Magic on Saturday. Detroit, who entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 211 points narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 207.5.

Orlando took control early with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 17-13 to 27-13. Detroit responded by outscoring the Magic 32-23 in the 2nd quarter, but Orlando regained momentum in the 3rd, outscoring the Pistons 32-26. Heading into the 4th quarter down 88-79, Detroit couldn’t close the gap, as the Magic edged them 23-21 in the final period.

Jaden Ivey led the Pistons with 19 points and 7 rebounds in their 111-100 loss to the Magic, despite shooting just 37.5% from the field. Malik Beasley contributed 18 points, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip.

Detroit connected on 13 threes, shooting 39.4% from deep and 46.7% overall. Ivey scored 7 points in the 2nd quarter, while Beasley added 9 in the frame.

Defensively, the Pistons had strong 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up just 23 points in each, but they allowed 33 points in the 1st and 32 in the 3rd, leading to a 111-100 loss to the Magic. Detroit held Orlando to 12 made threes on 30% shooting from deep.

The Pistons sent the Magic to the line 22 times, where they hit 19 free throws. Detroit grabbed 24 defensive rebounds but gave up 17 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks.