Detroit Pistons at Toronto Raptors NBA Picks & Predictions 10/10/2017

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Air Canada Centre

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The Detroit Pistons head to Air Canada Centre to take on the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, October 10, 2017.

The Pistons come into this game after finishing last season with an overall record of 37-45. They were 5th in the Central Division. They had a point differential of -1.2 as they averaged 101.3 points per game while giving up 102.5 per contest. The Raptors had an overall record of 51-31 last season. They were 2nd in the Atlantic Division. They averaged 106.9 points per game and surrendered 102.6, good for a point differential of 4.3.

Valuable Detroit Pistons Betting Trends

The Detroit Pistons were 38-43-1 against the spread last season

The Detroit Pistons were 36-46-0 against the over/under last year

Important Toronto Raptors Betting Trends

The Toronto Raptors were 44-36-2 against the spread last season

The Toronto Raptors were 44-38-0 against the over/under last year

Key Detroit Pistons Injuries

10/8/2017 Avery Bradley G Ankle Questionable for start of season
10/8/2017 Andre Drummond C Eye Questionable for start of season
10/6/2017 Dwight Buycks G Hip Questionable for start of season
10/6/2017 Reggie Jackson G Groin Questionable for start of season
6/16/2017 Reggie Bullock F Suspension Expected to be out until at least Oct 30

Key Toronto Raptors Injuries

10/5/2017 DeMar DeRozan G Rest Questionable for start of season
10/4/2017 Malcolm Miller F Ankle Expected to be out until at least Oct 30
10/2/2017 OG Anunoby F Knee Questionable for start of season

Player Spotlight

Andre Drummond comes into this game after averaging 13.6 points per contest while playing 29.7 minutes per night last year. He grabbed 13.8 rebounds per contest and distributed 1.1 assists per game. His FG percentage was 53% while his free throw percentage was 39%. Tobias Harris averaged 16.1 points per contest in 31.3 minutes per game last year. He averaged 1.7 assists per game and 5.1 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage was 48% for the season while his free throw percentage was 84%.

Player Spotlight

DeMar DeRozan scored 27.3 points per contest while playing 35.4 minutes per game last season. He hauled in 5.2 rebounds per contest and had 3.9 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage was 47% and his free throw percentage finished at 84%. Kyle Lowry averaged 22.4 points per game last year and he saw the court an average of 37.4 minutes per game. He also brought in 4.8 rebounds per game and had 7 assists per contest. His field goal percentage was 46% and his free throw percentage was 82%.

Useful Team Statistics

Detroit averaged 101.3 points per contest last year, which was 26th in the league. Their average scoring margin was -1.12 and their shooting percentage was 45% as a unit, which had them ranked 22nd. From 3-point territory they shot 33%, which was good for 28th in the NBA. They averaged 45.7 boards per contest and 21.1 assists per game, which ranked them 4th and 23rd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they were 29th with 11.9 per game. The Pistons allowed 102.5 points per contest, which was 7th in the NBA. They also surrendered a 46% shooting percentage and a 37% average from 3-point range, ranking them 20th and 22nd in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents averaged 42.9 rebounds a game which ranked 9th, and they allowed 23.5 assists per game which put them in 21st place in the league. They forced 12.8 turnovers per game which ranked them 4th in the NBA.

Useful Team Statistics

Toronto was 10th in the NBA with 106.9 points per contest last season. They were 11th in the league in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin was 4.21. They shot 36% from beyond the arc, which was good for 13th in the league. They were 18th in the NBA in rebounding with 43.3 boards per contest and 30th in assists per game with 18.5. The Raptors were 27th in turnovers per contest with 12.7. The Raptors gave up 102.6 points per game, which ranked them 8th in the league. Their defense surrendered a 45% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 6th and 12th in those defensive statistics. They ranked 9th with 21.8 dimes allowed per game and 7th with 42.1 boards surrendered per contest. The Raptors were 21st in the league in forcing turnovers with 14.6 per contest last year.

Advanced Statistics

The Pistons were 23rd in the NBA in offensive rating with 106, and their defensive rating of 107.1 was ranked 23rd last season. In terms of pace they were 22nd in the league with 95 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 49% was 27th. As a team they were 30th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 52% and they shot 3 pointers on 26% of their shots, ranking 27th in the league. Detroit was 29th in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 10.9 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.1 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season was 52%, which was 13th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Toronto was 26th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 11.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.5 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season was 51%, which was 23rd in the league. The Raptors were 6th in the NBA in offensive rating with 112.3, and their defensive rating of 107.8 was ranked 20th. In terms of pace they were 24th in the league with 94.7 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% was 12th. As a team they were 11th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shot 3-pointers on 29% of their shots, ranking 22nd in the league.

Who will win tonight's Pistons/Raptors NBA game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Toronto

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