Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NBA, Mar. 3

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 03, 2022, 5:43 PM
  • The Raptors (32-25) are -8.5 favorites vs. the Pistons (14-45)
  • Total (Over/Under): 217.5 points
  • Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on TSN & BSDET

The Detroit Pistons visit Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Toronto.

The Raptors are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

So far this NBA season, the Pistons are 30-31 against the spread, while the Raptors are 34-26 against the spread.

The Pistons vs Raptors Over/Under is 217.5 total points for the game.


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Pistons vs. Raptors Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Detroit Pistons+8.5 -110O 217.5 -110310
Toronto Raptors -8.5 -110U 217.5 -110-400

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone:

  • 30-31 against the Spread (-4.1 Units / -6.01% ROI)
  • 15-47 against the Moneyline (+0.65 Units / 1.01% ROI)
  • 32-28 against the Over for game total points (+1.2 Units / 1.76% ROI)
  • 28-32 against the Under for game total points (-7.2 Units / -10.56% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the Moneyline in 10 of their last 29 games (+19.55 Units / 67% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 2Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 31 away games (+15.30 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 4Q Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 away games (+7.91 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 4Q Spread in 19 of their last 32 away games (+6.95 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games (+5.54 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 2Q Game Total Under in 22 of their last 62 games (-20.09 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 3Q Spread in 25 of their last 62 games (-12.90 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 4Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 31 away games (-10.97 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 53 games (-10.72 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 53 games (-9.90 Units / -17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Raptors have gone:

  • 34-26 against the Spread (+5.45 Units / 8.13% ROI)
  • 34-27 against the Moneyline (-0.8 Units / -0.72% ROI)
  • 33-28 against the Over for game total points (+2.2 Units / 3.28% ROI)
  • 28-33 against the Under for game total points (-8.25 Units / -12.3% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have covered the Spread in 26 of their last 39 games (+12.85 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have covered the 1H Game Total Over in 33 of their last 54 games (+11.05 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have covered the 3Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+8.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have covered the 3Q Spread in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.74 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have covered the 4Q Spread in 18 of their last 28 games (+8.05 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only covered the 2Q Spread in 17 of their last 50 games (-18.05 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only covered the 1Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 54 games (-17.60 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only covered the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 58 games (-16.52 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only covered the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 58 games (-11.25 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only covered the 4Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 54 games (-8.87 Units / -15% ROI)

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Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the Toronto Raptors

The Pistons are 5-21 (.192) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .465

The Pistons were 7-29 (.194) when they lose the turnover margin last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .446

The Pistons were 3-34 (.081) when allowing 110 or more points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .321

The Pistons are 14-50 (.219) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

Toronto Raptors: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons

The Raptors were 4-12 (.250) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Raptors are 21-3 (.875) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .726

The Raptors are 16-20 (.444) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Raptors are 9-2 (.818) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .524

Injury Report: Raptors vs. Pistons - Thursday's Game, Mar. 03

  • Fred VanVleet (Raptors): VanVleet is questionable for Thursday's (Mar. 3) game against Detroit.
  • D.J. Wilson (Raptors): Wilson is out for Thursday's (Mar. 3) game against Detroit.
  • OG Anunoby (Raptors): Anunoby is questionable for Thursday's (Mar. 3) game against Detroit.
  • Hamidou Diallo (Pistons): Diallo is probable for Thursday's (Mar. 3) game against Toronto.
  • Marvin Bagley III (Pistons): Bagley III is doubtful for Thursday's (Mar. 3) game against Toronto.

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 98.4 points per game (4,328 points/44 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 107.8

The Pistons are shooting 42% (1,560/3,740) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 45%

The Pistons have an eFG% of 48% this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Pistons have averaged 0.49 points per possession (5,878 points/12,489 possessions) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.53

Toronto Raptors Offensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 13.6 offensive rebounds per game (571 rebounds/42 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.3

The Raptors have averaged 11.8 turnovers per game (497 turnovers/42 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

The Raptors made 14.4 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7

The Raptors have averaged 21.7 assists per game (910 assists/42 games) this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.9

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 31.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,383 rebounds/44 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

The Pistons have averaged 32.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,740 rebounds/116 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

The Pistons averaged 32.7 defensive rebounds per game (2,357 rebounds/72 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.4

The Pistons blocked 371 shots last season — tied for 8th most among NBA teams

Toronto Raptors Defensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 31.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,632 rebounds/114 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

The Raptors averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,308 rebounds/72 games) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.4

The Raptors have averaged 31.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,324 rebounds/42 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

The Raptors have averaged 9.1 steals per game (384 steals/42 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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