The Raptors are gearing up to take on the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, Nov 19. The game is slated for 4:00 ET and will be broadcast on TSN. Toronto comes into this game as 8.5-point favorites with the total set at 220. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s get into the Raptors vs. Pistons player props and predictions below.
Raptors vs. Pistons Odds
- Spread: Raptors -8.5
- Total 220
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Nov 19
- Time: 4:00 ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto ON
- TV: TSN
Pistons Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Detroit has a 0-3 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 108 points per game while allowing 115. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
Raptors Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous home games, Toronto has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 109 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Raptors have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
Do the Pistons Have What it Takes in Toronto?
So far this season, the Pistons have a record of just 2-11, as they look to pick up a win over the Raptors. The team is presently 15th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central division.
In their latest game, the Pistons offense put up 100 points against the Cavaliers. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 42.9% and made 9 threes. The team’s top scorer is Cade Cunningham, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 21.2, while Isaiah Stewart also carries a PPG average of 12.2 into the game.
Currently, the Pistons’ defense holds the 20th rank in the NBA, allowing 114.6 points per game.
The Detroit defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.1% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.5% of their field goal attempts vs. Detroit.
Will Toronto Come Through as Home Favorites?
The Raptors head into today’s action with an overall record of 5-7 and have gone 1-2 over their previous three games. In away games this season, the Raptors have put together a 2-3 record, whereas they have a 3-4 record when playing at home.
Most recently, the Raptors’ offense finished with just 105 points vs. the Celtics. For the game, they hit 12/33 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 48.3%. For the season, the Raptors offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 23rd in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 45%.
Coming into today’s game, the Raptors’ defense is giving up an average of 110.7 points per contest.
The Toronto defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.6% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.6% of their field goal attempts vs. Toronto.
Raptors vs. Pistons Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Pascal Siakam and his points prop of 22.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115. According to our projections, Pascal Siakam is expected to record 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 22.5.
- The Prop: Pascal Siakam Under 22.5 Points (-115)
Raptors vs. Pistons Predictions
The Raptors are our pick to not only win with a projected score of 108-97. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Raptors at -8.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 220 and our model has the Pistons and Raptors finishing with a combined 205 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Raptors -8.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook