Betting Odds & Prediction for Pistons vs Raptors on Friday

The Detroit Pistons are facing the Toronto Raptors on Friday.

Dec 30, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles defended by Toronto Raptors guard Dennis Schroder (17) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

For the past week, the Detroit Pistons have become one of the most battle-tested teams in the league. Since their upset victory over the Los Angeles Lakers last Monday, they’ve been involved in four straight matchups with deficits of fewer than three points.

Earlier this week, the Pistons opened up their NBA Cup group phase with a matchup against the Miami Heat. Once again, the game ended in dramatic fashion. The Pistons managed to squeak out a two-point win to spoil a Tyler Herro masterclass.

The following night, the Pistons paid a visit to the Milwaukee Bucks. At first, it seemed like Detroit was on the path to a blowout victory as they led by as many as 18 points. For the Bucks, they needed nearly 30 points in the first half from Giannis Antetokounmpo to keep them alive.

In the second half, the star big man kept the ball rolling. With the Pistons losing the momentum, they were in danger of allowing a comeback win in regulation. After a pair of missed free throws with one second remaining, the Bucks managed to force overtime.

At that point, Giannis and the Bucks didn’t look back. The Bucks took down the Pistons 127-120. Detroit dropped to 5-8 on the year before heading into their second NBA Cup matchup on Friday in Toronto.

Not only are the Raptors sitting 15th in the Eastern Conference with a 2-10 record, but they are last in the NBA Cup Group East B as well.

Mar 13, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles the ball against Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji (30) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Game Details

Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors

Date: Friday, November 15, 2024

Time: 7 PM ET.

Location: Scotiabank Arena

Betting Odds

Spread: Pistons -1

Moneyline: DET -120, TOR +102

Total O/U: 224.5

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Prediction

Spread: Pistons -1

Moneyline: DET -120

Total O/U: UNDER 224.5

NBA Cup Group East B Standings

• Bucks |1-0| +14

• Pistons |1-0| +2

• Pacers |0-0| NA

• Heat |0-1| -2

• Raptors |0-1| -14