Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors will face off in a regular season game of the 2024/25 NBA season, in an Eastern Conference clash. The match, which will take place at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, is scheduled for this Monday (25th) at 9 PM (Brasília time). The Pistons are looking to take advantage of the Raptors’ fatigue to get back to winning after three losses.
Our Predictions: Detroit Pistons to Win
The Detroit Pistons are coming off a loss to the Orlando Magic on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors played yesterday against the Cleveland Cavaliers and came up short. Despite not being in the best form, Detroit has the advantage of facing the worst visitor of the season, who also had less than 24 hours of rest. Therefore, the prediction is for a Pistons victory.
This line becomes quite interesting for two main reasons. The Detroit Pistons have already won the head-to-head this season in Canada. Additionally, as mentioned above, the Toronto Raptors are dealing with the burden of playing back-to-back games and have lost all their away games. Hence, the recommendation is to bet on the Asian handicap market.
Latest News and Statistics for the Detroit Pistons
Under the command of JB Bickerstaff, the Detroit Pistons remain in the play-in zone of the Western Conference, with seven wins and 11 losses. However, the Michigan team is coming off three consecutive losses, the most recent being a 111-100 defeat to the Orlando Magic in Florida. In the loss to the Magic, the Pistons made 46.7% of their overall shots, including 39.4% from three-point range. Without Cade Cunningham, their individual standouts were Jaden Ivey, with 19 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block, Malik Beasley, who contributed 18 points, one rebound, and four assists, and Marcus Sasser, with 13 points, two rebounds, and two assists.
Latest News and Statistics for the Toronto Raptors
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference, with four wins and 12 losses. Last night, the team led by Darko Rajaković failed to secure their third consecutive victory, losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-108. In the loss to the Cavs, the Raptors made 40.2% of their total shots and 30.8% from beyond the arc. Their most productive players were Scottie Barnes, who recorded 18 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and one block, Gradey Dick, with 18 points, four rebounds, and one assist, and RJ Barrett, who scored 16 points, six rebounds, six assists, and one block.