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The NBA’s Saturday matchday on February 25 kicks off with the Raptors vs Pistons, two teams that have taken very different paths throughout the campaign but have the same desire: to end the year with flying colors.
The first two matches of the season between these teams saw the Raptors come out on top, but with both games being decided by 4 points or fewer, this promises to be one of the most entertaining games of the day.
JefeBet brings you the best analysis of the different NBA games with their respective predictions. And as we focus on bringing you the best sports betting content, here is our Raptors vs Pistons prediction.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons NBA Regular Season Game on February 25, 2023
- Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan.
- When: Saturday, February 25, 2023, 12:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Toronto Raptors
- Regular Season Record: 28-31
Despite the fact that they still have a negative record, the Toronto Raptors are feeling good, as they will enter this game with six wins in their last seven games, a positive stretch that has helped them establish themselves in the play-in positions. However, if they want to continue improving their position in the standings, they know that winning this type of match is of vital importance.
Therefore, the Canadian side must overcome the problems that have plagued them away from home this campaign, where they have a poor 10-18 record, even though they have posted fairly balanced numbers with 113.0 points scored and 113.9 points allowed per game.
Perhaps being a little more effective on defense will be the key for the Raptors to start putting up good results away, as that has been their main weapon this season, with an average of 112.5 points allowed per game.
Betting on the Detroit Pistons
- Regular Season Record: 15-44
The Detroit Pistons‘ season has been one to forget, as they find themselves in last place in the Eastern Conference, with only the Spurs and Rockets currently boasting a worse record than them. With only 15 wins in 59 games, there are very few positive things to say about the Pistons, who are coming off only two wins in their last ten games and three consecutive losses.
The team from the Motor City has been a disaster in all areas this season: they have the sixth-worst offense in the NBA with an average of just 112.3 points scored and 45.5% shooting from the field, while their defense is the second worst with an average of 119.9 points allowed per game.
While at home they have been able to perform a little better offensively, averaging 114.3 points scored, the Pistons have not been able to take advantage of that because of a defense that has allowed an average of 120.3 points in front of their home crowd. Therefore, it is not surprising that they have only one more win at home than on the road.
JefeBet Prediction
Although their offensive numbers are not the flashiest, the Raptors usually put on entertaining games, especially away, where they have covered the Over in 17 of their 28 appearances, something they will also have a chance to do here considering they will be facing one of the weakest defenses in the league.
The Pistons have performed similarly at home, where they haven’t put up great offensive performances either, but have managed to cover the Over in 16 of their 29 games.
The Over has been covered in both of these teams’ matches this season. So, taking into account what has already been mentioned, we expect them to continue with that trend and have a high-scoring game.
Prediction: Over.
