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NBAFri 16 Oct, 19:00 United States time

Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons prediction

Little Caesars Arena

Toronto RaptorsAway
108.1 : 114.5
projected points
Detroit PistonsHome
26%Raptors
74%Pistons
Eagle safe pickRaptors +14.5
-305

Quick answer

Our prediction for Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons is Detroit Pistons to win, with a 74% chance. We project Toronto Raptors 108.1 and Detroit Pistons 114.5. Our best bet is Raptors +14.5 at -305.

Prediction
Detroit Pistons to win
Chance
74%
Projected score
Toronto Raptors 108, Detroit Pistons 115
Projected total
222.6 points
Best bet
Raptors +14.5 at -305

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

✓

Eagle safe pick

Raptors +14.5
75% chanceFair price -3052 units
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Eagle bold pick

Raptors to win
30% chanceFair price +2381 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Detroit Pistons 74% and Toronto Raptors 26%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Detroit Pistons won 2 of their last 5 and Toronto Raptors won 2 of their last 5. Both sides come in with a similar run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Detroit Pistons won 7 of their last 10 games at home. Toronto Raptors won 2 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Detroit Pistons score 109.5 points a game and let in 105.0. Toronto Raptors score 115.5 and let in 111.7. Their recent games average 214.5 and 227.3 points in total.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 3 meetings, Detroit Pistons won 2 and Toronto Raptors won 1. The last one ended Detroit Pistons 127, Toronto Raptors 116.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Raptors +14.5 has a 75% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

What moved our number

Eagle 2.0 starts from results and prices, then reads four more things. Here is every change it made on this game.
  • Pistonsrest between games-5%
Corrected using our own settled bets

Note: Each reading is capped on purpose. Together they can never move an expected goal number by more than 12 percent. See the full method.

Match preview

Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons: Detroit Pistons are favourites

The big picture

Detroit Pistons host Toronto Raptors in the NBA on Fri 16 Oct, 19:00 at Little Caesars Arena. Our prediction for Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons is Detroit Pistons to win, with a 74% chance. We project Toronto Raptors 108.1 and Detroit Pistons 114.5. Our best bet is Raptors +14.5 at -305.

Detroit Pistons form

Detroit Pistons have 12 wins and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 2189 points scored and 2101 conceded. At home they have 7 wins and 3 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, L, L, newest first.

Toronto Raptors form

Toronto Raptors have 10 wins and 10 losses in their last 20 games, with 2311 points scored and 2234 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins and 8 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, W, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 3 times in our records. Detroit Pistons won 2, Toronto Raptors won 1. Last time out it finished Detroit Pistons 127, Toronto Raptors 116.

Our call

We expect Toronto Raptors to score about 108.1 points and Detroit Pistons about 114.5. That points to Detroit Pistons to win. Our safest bet is Raptors +14.5 at -305. Our bold bet is Raptors to win at +238.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

PistonsRaptors
Games played2020
Wins1210
Losses810
Points scored21892311
Points conceded21012234
Scored per game109.5115.5
Conceded per game105.0111.7
Home record7W 3L8W 2L
Away record5W 5L2W 8L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Spread and total at every line

Pistons spreadCoversFair
Pistons -12.531%+219
Pistons -9.540%+148
Pistons -6.550%+101
Pistons -3.559%-145
Pistons -0.568%-215
Total pointsOverUnder
216.563%37%
219.557%43%
222.550%50%
225.544%56%
228.537%63%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Pistons +3.5 wins if Pistons win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Latest news on these teams

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Questions people ask

Who will win Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons?

Our prediction for Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons is Detroit Pistons to win, with a 74% chance. We project Toronto Raptors 108.1 and Detroit Pistons 114.5. Our best bet is Raptors +14.5 at -305.

What is the projected score for Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons?

We project Toronto Raptors 108.1 and Detroit Pistons 114.5, about 222.6 points in total.

How are Detroit Pistons playing?

Detroit Pistons have 12 wins and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 2189 points scored and 2101 conceded. At home they have 7 wins and 3 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, L, L, newest first.

How are Toronto Raptors playing?

Toronto Raptors have 10 wins and 10 losses in their last 20 games, with 2311 points scored and 2234 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins and 8 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, W, newest first.

What happened when Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors last met?

It ended Detroit Pistons 127, Toronto Raptors 116. In the last 3 meetings Detroit Pistons won 2 and Toronto Raptors won 1.

What is the best bet for Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons?

Raptors +14.5 at -305, with a 75% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.

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