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Toronto-Raptors vs Detroit Pistons April 4th 2025
At 7:30 ET, the Pistons (-635) will be in Toronto to take on the Raptors (+466). Detroit is favored by 12 points, and the over/under line is 227.5.
Both teams have lost two straight games, and Detroit is 42-34 overall. Toronto is 28-49 and 11th in the Eastern Conference.
Pistons vs. Raptors Key Information
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Detroit Pistons at Toronto Raptors
- Where: Toronto at Scotiabank Arena
- Date: Friday, April 4th
- Betting Odds DET -12, DET -635 | TOR +466 O/U 227.5
The Pistons Can Win If…
The Pistons fell to 42-34 on the season after a 119-103 road loss to the Thunder on Wednesday. Detroit entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 222, falling short of the 233.5 O/U line.
Detroit got off to a rough start, allowing 41 points in the 1st quarter while scoring 27. They responded in the 2nd, outscoring the Thunder 32-24, but a 12-0 run by Oklahoma City pushed the game out of reach. The Pistons trailed 97-81 going into the 4th, where both teams scored 22 points.
In their 119-103 loss to the Thunder, the Pistons shot 40.4% from the field and made just 10 threes at a 30.3% clip. Tim Hardaway Jr. led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 threes at 55.6% efficiency, with 13 of his points coming in the 2nd quarter.
Dennis Schröder added 15 points, while Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson each contributed 13. Duren also grabbed 13 rebounds, and Malik Beasley scored 11, with 6 of those points coming in the 4th quarter.
The Pistons struggled defensively in the 1st quarter, giving up 41 points, but they tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 24 and 22 points, respectively. Overall, they allowed 119 points on 43% shooting from the Thunder.
Detroit did well defending the three, holding Oklahoma City to 26% shooting from deep with just 10 made threes. The Thunder went to the line 31 times, hitting 25 free throws. The Pistons recorded 32 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 7 blocks.
- In their last five games away from home, the Pistons have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 113 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Detroit has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.
- Over their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
The Raptors Can Win If…
Toronto’s season record fell to 28-49 after a 112-103 home loss to the Trail Blazers on Thursday. The Raptors entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 215 points was 7.5 points below the O/U line of 222.5.
Toronto went on a 10-0 run early, but after leading 50-47 at halftime, they were outscored 36-26 in the 3rd quarter. Despite a push in the 4th, where they were down 83-76, the Raptors couldn’t close the gap, losing the final quarter 29-27.
RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 18 points in their 112-103 loss to the Trail Blazers, shooting 50% from the field. Ochai Agbaji added 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 60%, while Orlando Robinson contributed 14 points, making 2 threes at 66.7%.
Agbaji scored 7 points in the 4th quarter, and Robinson added 8 in the 3rd. The Raptors hit 12 threes at 35.3%, shooting 45.8% overall.
Defensively, the Raptors shined in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 18 points, but a 36-point 3rd quarter from the Trail Blazers hurt them in their 112-103 loss. Toronto did well in limiting Portland’s three-point shooting, holding them to 10 made threes on 29% shooting.
The Raptors sent the Trail Blazers to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 18. Toronto grabbed 22 defensive rebounds but gave up 17 offensive boards. They also tallied 14 steals and 1 block.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Toronto has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 117 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Toronto has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
- In their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
The Lean
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +12, the Raptors is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 227.5, and our model predicts the Pistons and Raptors to score a combined 234 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Pistons eye long-awaited playoff return against eliminated Raptors
The Detroit Pistons are closing in on something they haven’t tasted since the 2018-19 season — a spot in the NBA Playoffs. They’ll have a chance to clinch that berth on Friday night as they take on the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
With a record of 42-34, Detroit needs just one more win or one Orlando Magic loss to secure their place in the Eastern Conference playoff bracket.
The Raptors (28-49) have officially been eliminated from postseason contention following consecutive home losses to the Chicago Bulls and Portland Trail Blazers. Still, they’ll look to play spoiler in front of the home crowd.
Detroit looking to bounce back
The Pistons dropped the first two games of their road trip, including a 119-103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite the scoreline, Detroit battled late into the fourth quarter before fading.
“We were down multiple times but kept clawing our way back,” said head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. “We just didn’t have enough offensive plays late to get over the top.”
Tim Hardaway Jr. led Detroit with 23 points. The team was without several key pieces, including Cade Cunningham (calf), who missed his fifth straight game. Ron Holland II, Marcus Sasser, and Isaiah Stewart also remained out due to suspensions stemming from the recent fight with Minnesota.
Ausar Thompson contributed across the board with 13 points, eight rebounds, three blocks, and three steals.
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Raptors limping to the finish line
Toronto continues to deal with a rash of injuries and inconsistency. Star forward Scottie Barnes is clearly not 100%, battling a nagging right-hand issue that’s visibly affecting his ball control and shooting.
“He’s really trying to play through it, but it’s affecting him,” Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic admitted. “He’s showing effort defensively, but it’s been a tough stretch for him.”
RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 18 points in the loss to Portland. While they forced 25 turnovers and turned those into 28 points, Toronto also committed 18 turnovers of their own, showing their continued struggle with ball security.
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What’s at stake
- Detroit: One win or one Orlando loss punches a ticket to the postseason.
- Toronto: Already eliminated but looking to salvage some pride in front of home fans.
It’s the final matchup of the season between these two teams. The Pistons won both previous meetings convincingly, and they’ll look to sweep the season series and end their playoff drought.
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