The Detroit Pistons (6-6), 10-point underdogs, will have their chance to bring down the NBA’s top team when they challenge the Toronto Raptors (12-2) at Scotiabank Arena. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 224 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Detroit at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Detroit Pistons vs. Toronto Raptors ATS Odds
In their last game, the Raptors (9.5-point favorites) were defeated by the New Orleans Pelicans, 126-110, while the Pistons (2.5-point favorites) fell to the Charlotte Hornets, 113-103. The Toronto game went 7.5 points over the projected point total of 228.5, while the Detroit game went 5 points under the projected point total of 221.
Detroit had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 25.1) while Toronto did a great job of making free throws (19-22; 86.4 percent). Toronto rallied around Serge Ibaka, who finished with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Andre Drummond, meanwhile had a good game for Detroit, recording 23 points and 22 rebounds.
The Raptors dominated this series last year, securing victories in all four games. In the last matchup, Toronto won 108-98. Toronto had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (21.6 vs. 9.1). Detroit, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (19-25; 76.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Pistons games have no tendency in regards to the total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Detroit comes into the contest with records of 6-6 straight up (SU) and 5-7 against the spread (ATS).
Raptors games have typically finished over the O/U total (71.4 percent). Moreover, Toronto owns records of 12-2 SU and 8-6 ATS.
Ibaka and Pascal Siakam have played at a high level over the last five games for Toronto. Ibaka has averaged 18.2 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Siakam has recorded 17.2 points and 6.2 rebounds a game during that span.
Toronto should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Raptors currently rank third in effective field goal percentage (0.552), while Detroit ranks 14th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.519).
Detroit Pistons vs. Toronto Raptors Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Pistons, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Pistons rank fifth in three pointers attempted per game (35.0) while the Raptors rank ninth in three pointers allowed per game (30.0).
- Detroit ranks second in second chance points allowed per game (11.1) while Toronto ranks 22nd (14.9).
- The Raptors rank 12th in blocks per game (5.6) while the Pistons rank 25th (3.9).
- Toronto ranks sixth in points in the paint per game (52.4) while Detroit ranks 17th in points allowed in the paint per game (49.2).
- Toronto ranks sixth in steals per game (8.6) while Detroit ranks 13th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- The Raptors rank third in fast break points per game (20.0) while the Pistons rank 23rd (11.2).
- The Pistons rank fourth in rebounds per game (49.2) while the Raptors rank 13th in rebounds allowed per game (44.8).
- Toronto ranks seventh in assists per game (25.0) while Detroit ranks 26th (20.8).
- When holding opponents under 100 points, Detroit and Toronto are both 1-0.
- The Raptors are 12-2 when they reach 100 points, while the Pistons are 6-4.
- Toronto is 4-4 ATS at home, while Detroit is 4-2 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 7 of the Raptors’ 8 home games, while 4 of the Pistons’ 6 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Raptors are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Pistons are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Toronto has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Detroit has 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Raptors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, down from 8.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pistons have scored an average of 108.8 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 109.4 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
