Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NBA match.
The Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors meet for the second time this month. The previous encounter was a sluggish affair, with the Pistons edging out (99:95) thanks to solid defence in the final quarter and 20 points from Malik Beasley. What will happen this time around?
Detroit Pistons
Let's address the obvious: the Pistons will likely be without their top scorer, Cade Cunningham, due to a hip injury. On the positive side, more minutes will go to the more reliable and experienced guard, Malik Beasley. Cade Cunningham, still developing, leads the NBA in total turnovers (79) and ranks in the top 10 for average missed shots per game. Meanwhile, Malik Beasley has settled well with the Pistons, delivering consistently solid performances. Over the last seven games, he averages more than 21 points and hits five three-pointers per game on 44% shooting.
Toronto Raptors
The Raptors are on the second night of a back-to-back following a hard-fought game against the Cleveland Cavaliers (108:122) last night. The Raptors were competitive until late, meaning the team's stars, Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Jakob Poeltl, logged over 33 minutes each. Additionally, one of their standout shooters, Gradey Dick, left the court in the fourth quarter due to an ankle injury and did not return.
Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Toronto Pistons have lost three out of four games played without a rest day this season. Moreover, they have dominated head-to-head matchups with an equal spread, surpassing bookmaker expectations in 8 out of 10 cases. The hosts will capitalize on the schedule advantage and secure another win.
