Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons Prediction 3/31/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

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

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview 

The Toronto Raptors have been in fine form as they’ve won six of their last nine games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after blowing past the Magic in a 139-87 home win on Sunday. RJ Barrett led the team in scoring with 24 points on eight of 14 shooting; Scottie Barnes added 23 points with five rebounds and 15 assists, while Sandro Mamukelashvili tallied 19 points on eight of 13 shooting off the bench.

As a team, the Raptors shot 57 percent from the field and 13 of 29 from the 3-point line as they hit the ground running with 38 points in the first quarter to jump out to an immediate double digit lead and they just kept their foot on the gas with another 43 points in the third quarter to secure their most dominant win of the season. 

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been on a nice run as they’ve won nine of their last 12 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back after having their two-game win streak halted by the Thunder in a 114-110 overtime loss last night. Paul Reed led the team with 21 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks; Javonte Green added 19 points, while Kevin Huerter chipped in with 17 points, six rebounds and six assists.

As a team, the Pistons shot 42 percent from the field and 16 of 43 from the 3-point line as they looked like they had all the momentum when they rallied back from a 15-point deficit to tie the scores at the end of regulation, but the Pistons were just too slow out of the blocks in overtime and fell short in the end.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won each of their last seven home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Raptors have lost each of their last five road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games at Little Caesars Arena.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against the Raptors at Little Caesars Arena.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

• The Raptors have won 14 of their last 15 games against Central Division opponents.
• The Raptors have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Central Division opponents.

Total Points: Facts

• Six of the Raptors’ last seven games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Four of the Pistons’ last five home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Pistons rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.3).
• The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.0).
• The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (18.8) this season.
• The Raptors rank 2nd in the league for opponent assists per game this season (24.4).

Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

The Raptors are still missing Jamsion Battle and Immanuel Quickley with Collin Murray-Boyles and Brandon Ingram both questionable, while the Pistons have ruled out Cade Cunningham and Isaiah Stewart again with Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren and Duncan Robinson all questionable. These teams last met on Feb 15 and it was the Raptors who beat the Pistons by 119-108 to square up the series at 1-1.

The Pistons are still banged up at the moment and they will be playing their second game of a back-to-back set, which I think opens the door for the Raptors to spring an upset if they’re good enough. I get why the Pistons are slight favorites at home, but the Raptors looked great in their last game and I think they keep the good times going with another win in this spot.

Peter Tran's Pick: Toronto +1.5