Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25

At 7:00 ET, the 8-30 Toronto Raptors will travel to take on the 19-19 Detroit Pistons. The Pistons are currently favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is set at 230.5.

This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and can be seen on TSN.

TORONTO RAPTORS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Toronto Raptors +4.5

This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.

WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 161-110 in favor of the Raptors.
  • Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.3% and knocking down 16 threes.

Can the Raptors Pull Off a Win at Detroit?

Toronto’s season record dropped to 8-30 after a 132-126 road loss to the Cavaliers on Thursday. Despite being +13.5 point underdogs, the Raptors kept it close, losing by just six points. The game’s total of 258 points exceeded the O/U line of 234.5 by 23.5 points.

Toronto jumped out to an early lead with a 10-0 run, but Cleveland fought back, tying the game by halftime. The Raptors took a 103-98 lead into the 4th quarter after a strong 3rd quarter, but the Cavaliers outscored them 34-23 in the final period to seal the win.

In their 132-126 loss to the Cavaliers, the Raptors shot 59.6% from the field, connecting on 14 threes at a 45.2% clip. Scottie Barnes led the way with 24 points, adding 10 rebounds and 8 assists, while Chris Boucher hit 5 threes, finishing with 23 points and 12 boards.

Boucher scored 11 points in the 1st quarter, and Jamal Shead added 9 of his 15 points in the 3rd. Barnes contributed 10 points in the 4th quarter.

The Raptors struggled defensively against the Cavaliers, giving up 132 points on 52% shooting. Toronto allowed 27 points in the 1st quarter before conceding 34 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, and 37 in the 3rd.

From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 18 threes at a 40% clip. Toronto also sent Cleveland to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Raptors finished with 9 steals and 2 blocks.

Does Detroit Have What it Takes at Home?

Detroit fell to 19-19 on the season after a 107-104 home loss to the Warriors on Thursday. The Pistons, who were +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, and the game’s total of 211 points came in well under the O/U line of 221.5.

Golden State took control with an 11-0 run, turning a 45-35 deficit into a 46-45 lead. Detroit battled back, outscoring the Warriors 30-25 in the 4th quarter, but couldn’t complete the comeback.

Cade Cunningham’s 18-point fourth quarter was the highlight of his 32-point performance in the Pistons’ 107-104 loss to the Warriors. He shot 57.1% from the field and hit 3 threes at a 50% rate, adding 8 assists and 6 rebounds.

Malik Beasley contributed 21 points, knocking down 4 threes despite shooting just 28.6% from deep. The Pistons made 14 threes as a team, shooting 35.9% from beyond the arc and 45.3% overall.

Defensively, the Pistons allowed 107 points to the Warriors, giving up 32 points in the 2nd quarter but limiting Golden State to 25 points in the 1st, 3rd, and 4th quarters.

Detroit sent the Warriors to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Pistons also recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks in the game.