Air Canada Centre will feature Raptors vs. Pistons action on Wednesday as both teams try to pay off for bettors in NBA action.

This season the Raptors are 7-19 overall and 13-13 ATS against the number, while the Pistons are 7-20 and 11-16 ATS. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news). As for the totals, Toronto is 13-13 on the OU, and Detroit is 12-15.



View Detroit vs Toronto Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Raptors as 1.5-point favorites on the Sportsbook line for this contest. The total was listed earler at 188, but may be on the move at Sportsbook and other top sites.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it's the No. 24-rated Raptors and the No. 20-rated Pistons in this matchup. Predictive computer formulas point to a 93-92 win for the Pistons on Wednesday.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Toronto's No. 17-ranked offense, averaging 96.2 PPG, against a Pistons defense that ranks No. 12 at 97 PPG. The Raptors field goal percentage has averaged 42.8% so far, less than the Pistons shooters have achieved on the year, 43.7% per game.

Defensively, the Pistons feature the league's No. 15-rated defense on the road, giving up 99.4 points per game. Toronto, meanwhile, comes in at No. 11 in the league in scoring at home.

In their last action, Detroit was an 88-76 loser at home against the Clippers. They failed to cover the 6.5-point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (164) was profitable news for UNDER bettors. Brandon Knight scored 16 points in a failed effort to lead the Pistons to victory (they lost 88-76 to Los Angeles at The Palace of Auburn Hills on Monday).

In their last action, Toronto was a 113-99 Sportsbook on the road against the Cavaliers. They covered the 5-point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (212) was profitable news for OVER bettors. Toronto earned a 113-99 victory over Cleveland on Tuesday, getting 23 points from Jose Calderon at Quicken Loans Arena.


Detroit Pistons Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 4-6
After playing LA Clippers are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

Toronto Raptors Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Orlando are 3-7
After playing Cleveland are 0-10
After a win are 4-6

A few Pistons at Raptors trends to consider:
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games at home
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home


Next up:
Detroit home to Washington, Friday, December 21
Toronto home to Orlando, Friday, December 21