Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 3/13/24
At 7:00 ET, the Pistons (-148) will host the Raptors (+123) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Toronto is currently riding a four-game losing streak and is 12th in the East, while Detroit is 14th.
This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and can be seen on BSDE. The Pistons are favored by 3.5 points and the over/under line is set at 233.
TORONTO RAPTORS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Toronto Raptors +3.5
This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, March 13th.
WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-109 in favor of the Raptors.
- Our projections have Immanuel Quickley finishing with Immanuel Quickley points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.9% and knocking down 10 threes.
Are the Raptors Ready for a Win at Detroit?
As the underdog, the Raptors have gone 11-32 this season and are 22-21 against the spread as the underdog. On average, they have been outscored by 7.1 points per game as the underdog.
Toronto’s O/U record for the season is 35-29-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. This year, their games have averaged 232.5 points per game.
Toronto’s last game was a 125-119 loss to the Nuggets. They were 17-point underdogs in that game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 231 points.
In the Eastern Conference, the Raptors are currently in 12th place with a record of 23-42. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 16-23 and 1-11 against division opponents.
On the road, the Raptors are 10-23 this season, and they are 18-15 ATS on the road. Their average scoring differential on the road is -5.1 points per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Raptors are 16th in the NBA at 114.2 points per game. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 117.2 points compared to 111.2 at home.
In terms of pace, Toronto is 13th in the league at 99.4 possessions per game. They are also 15th in field goal percentage at 47%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Raptors are 23rd in made threes and 22nd in three-point percentage at 35%. Overall, they are 20th in true shooting percentage.
Currently, the Raptors’ defense holds the 24th rank in the NBA, allowing 118.3 points per game. Inside the arc, the Raptors defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.0% and 37.4% from three-point territory.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Pistons?
In their last game, the Pistons picked up a 114-97 win over the Hornets. Detroit covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites, and the game went under the O/U line of 217.5.
This season, Detroit is 32-31 against the spread, including a 15-16 ATS record at home. As the favorite, the Pistons are 2-4 ATS compared to 30-27 as the underdog.
On average, Detroit’s games have finished with a combined scoring total of 233.1 points, which is right in line with today’s O/U line of 233. So far this season, the Pistons have gone 34-29-1 on the over/under.
Looking at the Eastern Conference standings, the Pistons are currently in 14th place with an overall record of 11-53. In the Central Division, they are in 5th place with a record of 2-12.
Detroit’s ATS record at home is 15-16, and they are 6-26 straight-up at home. As the favorite, the Pistons are 2-4 and 9-49 as the underdog.
This season, the Pistons have been a top-10 team in terms of pace, averaging 100.1 possessions per game (8th). However, their scoring has been below the NBA average in 67.2% of their games. Overall, Detroit ranks 21st in scoring at 112.4 points per game.
At home, the Pistons have averaged 112.0 points per game (23rd). Coming into this game, they have outscored their scoring average in each of their last three games. For the season, Detroit is shooting 47% from the field (17th).
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pistons are 29th in the league in made threes (11.3 per game). They have attempted the 27th most threes at 31.7 per game. In terms of free throws, Detroit is 15th in attempts (22.1) and 16th in made free throws (17.3).
Facing Toronto, the Pistons aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 120.8 points allowed per game (27th). When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Pistons squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.5% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.8% from downtown.