Raptors vs Pistons prediction and odds for Saturday, February 25 (Bank on plenty of points)

The Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons will start off Saturday’s NBA action with tip-off scheduled at 12pm et.

The Pistons are in the bottom of the Eastern Conference, while the Raptors are attempting to improve their standing and potentially avoid the play-in game.

With two teams trending in the right direction, can the Pistons pull off the upset?

Let’s dive into the odds for the game and then I’ll give you my best bet.

Raptors vs. Pistons odds, spread, and total

Raptors vs. Pistons prediction and pick

I think the spread is set at the correct number in this game, so instead I’d recommend looking at the total.

Both of these two teams have struggled defensively this season, which should lead to plenty of points in this game. In fact, the Pistons and Raptors rank 28th and 29th in opponent effective field goal percentage respectively. Detroit also gives up the second most points per game at 119.7.

It’s also important to note that the Raptors score the second most fast break points per game at 18.2. Fast break points are exactly that. Fast. Scoring points in a hurry greatly helps us OVER bettors, so we won’t be too upset if Toronto sprints down the court to score.

The Pistons have also been hot from a shooting perspective as of late. Over their last three games, they’re 10th in the NBA in effective field goal percentage at 57.6%. That’s a 5.3% increase from their season average.

Let’s sit back and root for points in this Eastern Conference matchup.

Pick: OVER

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