Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons Prediction 1/11/25 NBA Picks

Detroit Pistons (19-19) vs Toronto Raptors (8-30)

Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Little Caesars Arena)

Betting Odds: Detroit Pistons -4.5 -- Over/Under: 230.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Toronto Raptors invade Little Caesars Arena to battle the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons Pick.

Toronto Raptors 

The Toronto Raptors have been in terrible shape as they've lost 14 of their last 15 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a four-game slide after getting beaten by the Cavaliers in a 132-126 road defeat on Thursday. Scottie Barnes led the team with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists on 11 of 20 shooting, Chris Boucher added 23 points with 12 rebounds off the bench while RJ Barrett chipped in with 20 points and five assists. As a team, the Raptors shot a sizzling 59 percent from the field and 14 of 31 from the 3-point line as they poured in 42 points in the third quarter to take a 12-point lead. The Raptors saw their hard work go down the drain in the fourth quarter where they leaked 34 points to lose yet another game. The Raptors will meet the Warriors, Celtics, Bucks, Magic, and Hawks after this game.

Detroit Pistons 

Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been in great form as they've reeled off eight wins from their past 10 games. The Pistons will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their five-game win streak halted by the Warriors in a 107-104 loss on Thursday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 32 points and eight assists on 12 of 21 shooting, Malik Beasley added 21 points while Tobias Harris chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Pistons shot 45 percent from the field and 14 of 39 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the Warriors' intensity from the start and quickly fell down by 18 points. The Pistons saw their fourth-quarter rally come up just short. The Pistons will face the Knicks, Pacers, and Suns following this one.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

  • The Raptors have lost 20 of their last 21 road games.
  • The Pistons have won each of their last nine games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
  • The Pistons have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
  • The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games at Little Caesars Arena.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

  • The Pistons have lost 28 of their last 34 night games following a home loss.
  • The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Little Caesars Arena against teams that held a losing record.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the Raptors and Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.

Total Points Facts

  • Four of the Pistons' last five games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Four of the Raptors' last five games as underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.

Detroit Pistons Player Facts

  • Tobias Harris ranks 33rd amongst qualified players for FT% (86.1%) this season.

Toronto Raptors Player Facts

  • Gradey Dick ranks 4th amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (89.3%) this season.
  • Scottie Barnes ranks 24th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (47.5%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Pistons rank 28th in the league for steals per game this season (7.3).
  • The Pistons rank 28th in the league for free throws made per game this season (15.2).
  • The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (26.4).
  • The Raptors rank 29th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (33.1).

Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

The Raptors are still shorthanded with Ochai Agbaji still ruled out, while the Pistons are keeping an eye on Tim Hardaway Jr who is questionable for this one. The Raptors have been one of the coldest teams in the league for a while now, despite being one of the healthiest teams in the league. The Raptors were surprisingly competitive in their narrow loss to the red-hot Cavaliers on Thursday. In contrast, the Pistons were playing some of their best basketball of the season to win eight of 10 before they lost a close one to the Warriors in their last game. The Raptors are long overdue for a win, and they might fancy their chances here, but I think the Pistons are the clear favorites and represent great value at this short line.

Peter’s Pick Detroit -4.5

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