1st quarter report
After a tough road loss in their last game, the Pistons look much better today on their home court. They have jumped out to a quick 29-22 lead against the Raptors.
The Pistons came into the game with three consecutive losses and are on their way to four. Can they turn things around or will the Raptors hand them another loss? Only time will tell.
Who is playing
Toronto Raptors @ Detroit Pistons
Current records: Toronto 4-13, Detroit 7-11
How to watch
- When: Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7 pm Eastern Time
- Where: Little Caesars Arena – Detroit, Michigan
- TV: FanDuel SN Detroit Plus
- Continue: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try it for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket cost: $15.30
What to know
The Raptors and Pistons are 5-5 against each other since January 2022, but not for long. After playing yesterday, the Toronto Raptors will hit the road to take on the Detroit Pistons at 7:00 pm ET on Monday at Little Caesars Arena. The Raptors are certainly hoping to end a 12-game road losing streak dating back to last season.
On Sunday, the Raptors finished well behind the Cavaliers and lost 122-108.
Even though they lost, the Raptors broke the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds (they rank second in offensive rebounds per game overall). These are the most offensive rebounds they have recorded since December 2023.
Meanwhile, the Pistons’ recent slump got a little tougher on Saturday after their third straight loss. They fell 111-100 to the Magic.
Toronto’s loss dropped its record to 4-13. As for Detroit, their loss dropped their record to 7-11.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: the Raptors have been breaking glass this season, averaging 45.8 rebounds per game. It’s not like the Pistons (currently in fourth place) are struggling in that department, though, as they’ve been averaging 47.2. With both teams struggling to corral missed shots, we’ll see if one team can take advantage.
The Raptors hope to beat the odds on Monday as experts believe they are headed for a loss. This contest will be their 12th consecutive contest as the underdogs (so far in this stretch they are 6-5 against the spread).
Odd
Detroit is a 4.5-point favorite against Toronto, according to latest report NBA Odds.
Bettors had a good idea of the line for this one, as the game began with the Pistons as 5-point favorites.
The over/under is 222.5 points.
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History of the series
Detroit and Toronto have 5 wins in their last 10 games.
- November 15, 2024: Detroit 99 vs. Toronto 95
- March 13, 2024: Detroit 113 vs. Toronto 104
- December 30, 2023: Detroit 129 vs. Toronto 127
- November 19, 2023: Toronto 142 vs. Detroit 113
- March 24, 2023: Toronto 118 vs. Detroit 97
- February 25, 2023: Toronto 95 vs. Detroit 91
- February 12, 2023: Toronto 119 vs. Detroit 118
- November 14, 2022: Toronto 115 vs. Detroit 111
- March 3, 2022: Detroit 108 vs. Toronto 106
- January 14, 2022: Detroit 103 vs. Toronto 87
