Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 4/4/25, 2:45 AM  by Paul Tamayo | Modified on 4/4/25 at 2:47 AM in NBA Picks

The Detroit Pistons (42-34) visit the Toronto Raptors (28-48) on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Scotiabank Arena.

So far, the Pistons have had the upper hand over the Raptors this season. The Pistons have won their first three matchups against the Raptors, with their most recent game resulting in a 123-114 victory for the upstart Detroit squad. 

However, the Pistons have lost its last two games, with them missing their main star Cade Cunningham. The first-time All-Star playmaker has missed the last five games due to a calf injury. The team only has a 5-5 record without Cunningham this season.

Without their floor general, the Pistons have only produced a 104.0 offensive rating in the last two games. It's a 10-point dropoff from their season average of 114.8, indicating how much they're struggling in their current skid.

As for the Raptors, they're coming off a 137-118 loss to the Chicago Bulls, although they've still won four of their last five games. Still, this is a team that's ranked 26th in the league in offensive rating (110.5). 

Moreover, the three games between the Pistons and Raptors have mostly resulted in low-scoring matches. Their games only have an average combined points total of 211.