The Toronto Raptors rarely lose at home, but a 122-119 overtime loss to Milwaukee on Friday snapped a seven-game winning streak for the club in Canada. The Raptors, who are 25-4 SU at home this season, will look to start a new streak at the Air Canada Centre against the Detroit Pistons on Monday. The Pistons have been fade material lately, as Detroit has gone 0-7 ATS in its last seven games.
Sportsbook opened the Raps as 10.5-point home favorites with a total of 218.5.
- The Raptors are 14-1 SU in their last 15 games at home against teams with losing records.
- The Pistons are 1-10 SU in their last 11 games on the road.
- The Pistons are 1-4 SU in their last five games on the road against the Raptors.
Toronto owns a half-game lead over Boston for the top spot in the Eastern Conference, but the Raptors are 2-5 SU in their last seven decided by four points or less. DeMar DeRozan continues to do everything he can to help the squad, as the shooting guard collected 33 points in the setback to Milwaukee and is averaging 24.9 points per game at home this season.
The blockbuster Blake Griffin trade was supposed to give the Pistons a shot in the arm and kick-start their playoff push, but Detroit is continuing to stumble down the standings. After suffering a 114-98 loss to Charlotte on Sunday, the Pistons are 1-5 SU over their last six games, with four defeats coming by 12 or more points. The Pistons have dropped five straight road games and will be forced to play 11 of their next 14 away from the Motor City.
Betting on the Raptors as big faves has been a profitable endeavor of late. In the Dinos’ past six when tabbed as favorites of 10.5 points or more, they’re 6-0 ATS.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Toronto Raptors installed as 9.5-point favorites in this particular NBA matchup. The OVER/UNDER betting line for the total number of points scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 217.5.
OddsShark computer score prediction models pick a possible 122-94 win for the Raptors on Monday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Toronto Raptors bring a 41-17 record (32-26 ATS) to the battle against the 28-31 Detroit Pistons, who are 26-31-2 ATS. Fans OVER/UNDER betting have seen Toronto go 31-27 so far and Detroit go 26-32-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Detroit injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the Raptors rated this week at No. 2 and the Pistons sitting at No. 22.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Toronto's No. 17-rated NBA squad against Detroit's No. 19-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Toronto rates No. 7 in the league with 11.52 treys per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 14 with 10.61 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Detroit got 20 points from Blake Griffin but lost anyway 114-98 against the Hornets on Sunday at Spectrum Center.
Toronto got 33 points from DeMar DeRozan en route to a 122-119 loss at the hands of Milwaukee on Friday at Air Canada Centre.
- Detroit is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
- Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games
- Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Toronto is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
- Toronto is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
- Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit home to Milwaukee, Wednesday, February 28
Toronto at Orlando, Wednesday, February 28
