The Detroit Pistons (11-16) host the Toronto Raptors (18-8) Wednesday at Little Caesars Arena. Tip-off is set for shortly after 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Raptors-Pistons odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Raptors at Pistons: Key injuries
Raptors
- PG Fred VanVleet (knee) doubtful
- SG Matt Thomas (finger) out
Pistons
- C Andre Drummond (eye) questionable
- PF Blake Griffin (knee) questionable
- SG Reggie Jackson (back) out
Raptors at Pistons: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Raptors 124, Pistons 107
Moneyline (ML)
The RAPTORS (-167) are moderate road favorites. The visitors enter the day on a two-game winning streak and with a 7-5 road record for the season. The Pistons (+140) lost 133-119 to the Washington Wizards Monday. The Raps have also been off since Monday, when they trounced the Cleveland Cavaliers 133-113 on home court.
Detroit is an unimpressive 7-7 at home and is at risk of being without both Drummond and Griffin once again. The Raptors are healthier and are the better team overall.
Against the Spread (ATS)
Increase your profit margin on the spread by backing the RAPTORS (-4.5, +105) to win by at least 5 points. Toronto is 15-11 ATS overall and 5-7 ATS on the road. Detroit is just 11-15 ATS overall, but 7-6 ATS at home.
All but two of the Raptors’ 18 wins on the year were decided by at least 4 points. The Pistons have stayed within 4 points in a loss just thrice this year.
Over/Under (O/U)
Both teams hover right around the projected totals, with both sides topping the projected totals by less than 1 point per game. The Raps played to the Under in three of their last four games. The Pistons hit the Over twice in their last five outings.
Take the OVER 216.5 (-115) with the absence of Drummond and/or Griffin clearing the lanes for more interior scoring for the Raptors. The Pistons also need to rely more heavily on outside shooting, which can boost their pace and point total.
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