The Detroit Pistons (39-13) and the Toronto Raptors (32-22) are among the top surprises in the Eastern Conference, and they will meet for the first time this season on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Both squads have continued to enjoy success with 7-3 records over the last 10 games. Tonight is the finale of Toronto’s five-game home stand, and it's 3-1 in its last four games in the Scotiabank Arena.
PrizePicks Team Picks has Detroit favored by 2.5 points on the road. What should we expect for Wednesday’s Pistons vs. Raptors prediction and spread?
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Pistons vs. Raptors Prediction, Spread
The Pistons have won six consecutive head-to-head matchups and boast a 5-1 against the spread (ATS) record in the split. The under is 3-1 over the previous four matchups.
Despite its 7-3 record during the span, Detroit is just 5-5 ATS in the last 10 games. The Raptors are 7-3 ATS in the same stretch, covering three consecutive appearances.
Pistons vs. Raptors Over/Under, Spread
Detroit has a 1.75x payout to win — supported by its 6-1 record in its last seven road games. Toronto lost its last home game as an underdog. Will the Raptors make noise as 2.5-point ‘dogs?
- Spread: Detroit Pistons -2.5
- Over/Under: 223.5
- Gamer Winner Payout: Pistons 1.75x | Raptors 2x
Team picks data is live as of publishing and is subject to change.
Pistons vs. Raptors Injury Report
Let’s have a look at the full Pistons vs. Raptors injury report for Wednesday’s matchup, via NBA.com.
Pistons Injury Report
- F Ronald Holland II (personal reasons): OUT
Raptors Injury Report
- G Chris Paul (not with team): OUT
- F Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb): OUT
- C Jakob Poeltl (conditioning): Questionable
Pistons vs. Raptors Prediction on Total
According to NBA Advanced Stats, the Pistons rank second in defensive rating, while the Raptors are sixth. Both teams play at a slow pace, as Detroit (17th) and Toronto (21st) are in the bottom half of pace.
Adding to a potential snail-like tempo, the Pistons give up a measly 84.7 field goal attempts per game (first). The Raptors aren’t too shabby either, limiting opponents to only 86.4 shots per matchup (fourth).
Few shots from beyond the arc can contribute to a low-scoring bout, too; Detroit (28th) and Toronto (25th) are in the bottom-six of 3-point shot distribution, via Dunks & Threes. Each team loves to attack the rim, as the Pistons are second in shot distribution around the rim, while the Raptors rank 12th.
NBA Advanced Stats have Detroit racking up 57.0 points per game (second) and Toronto totaling 52.4 (sixth). However, the Pistons (third) and Raptors (eighth) are in the top-ten for the fewest points in the paint allowed per game.
A matchup between elite defenses paired with prominent 2-point attacks could mean a low total, shifting attention to the under.
Pistons vs. Raptors Picks for PrizePicks Today: Wednesday, February 11
While both teams mostly look to attack the rim, each squad still has capable 3-point shooters. Pistons G Duncan Robinson and Raptors F RJ Barrett could enjoy success from deep, providing an angle for projections on PrizePicks.
Pistons G Duncan Robinson vs. Raptors Projection: 11.5 Points
- The Raptors rank 23rd in 3-point shot distribution allowed and surrender 37.2 shots from deep per game (18th).
- Robinson leads the Pistons with 7.3 attempted triples per contest. Plus, his average is slightly up to 7.8 this month.
- He’s reached at least 18 points in three of the last four games, averaging 15.2 points per game (PPG) in February.
- The Michigan product is red-hot from beyond the arc, averaging 3.6 triples and a 46.2% 3-point percentage over five games this month.
Raptors F RJ Barrett vs. Pistons Projection: 1.5 Made 3-Pointers
- The Pistons also feature a vulnerable perimeter defense, ranked 22nd in 3-point shot distribution allowed.
- Barrett is second on the Raptors with 5.2 shots from deep per game.
- After shooting an ice-cold 28.9% from beyond the arc in January, the former first-round pick has converted 40.0% of his looks in February.
- He totals 1.8 made triples per game and has boosted that to 2.0 this month.
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Will the Pistons stay hot on the road, or will the Raptors cap their five-game home stand with another win? Points could be hard to come by with two elite defenses colliding tonight. Robinson and Barrett from 3-point land are two potential angles for points.
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