Who’s Playing
Detroit @ Toronto
Current Records: Detroit 15-47; Toronto 34-27
What to Know
The Toronto Raptors haven’t won a matchup against the Detroit Pistons since Jan. 31 of 2020, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Thursday. The Raptors will play host again and welcome Detroit to Scotiabank Arena, where tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Toronto is the favorite in this one, with an expected 8.5-point margin of victory.
Toronto escaped with a win on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets by the margin of a single free throw, 109-108. Toronto’s shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. looked sharp as he had 24 points and seven assists.
Speaking of close games: it was close but no cigar for Detroit as they fell 116-113 to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. Detroit’s loss came about despite a quality game from power forward Jerami Grant, who had 26 points.
The Raptors’ victory brought them up to 34-27 while the Pistons’ defeat pulled them down to 15-47. Toronto is 19-14 after wins this season, and Detroit is 12-34 after losses.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Scotiabank Arena — Toronto, Ontario
- TV: The Sports Network
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $21.86
Odds
The Raptors are a big 8.5-point favorite against the Pistons, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as an 8.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Toronto have won 12 out of their last 22 games against Detroit.
- Jan 14, 2022 – Detroit 103 vs. Toronto 87
- Nov 13, 2021 – Detroit 127 vs. Toronto 121
- Mar 29, 2021 – Detroit 118 vs. Toronto 104
- Mar 17, 2021 – Detroit 116 vs. Toronto 112
- Mar 03, 2021 – Detroit 129 vs. Toronto 105
- Jan 31, 2020 – Toronto 105 vs. Detroit 92
- Dec 18, 2019 – Toronto 112 vs. Detroit 99
- Oct 30, 2019 – Toronto 125 vs. Detroit 113
- Mar 17, 2019 – Detroit 110 vs. Toronto 107
- Mar 03, 2019 – Detroit 112 vs. Toronto 107
- Nov 14, 2018 – Detroit 106 vs. Toronto 104
- Apr 09, 2018 – Toronto 108 vs. Detroit 98
- Mar 07, 2018 – Toronto 121 vs. Detroit 119
- Feb 26, 2018 – Toronto 123 vs. Detroit 94
- Jan 17, 2018 – Toronto 96 vs. Detroit 91
- Apr 05, 2017 – Toronto 105 vs. Detroit 102
- Mar 17, 2017 – Toronto 87 vs. Detroit 75
- Feb 12, 2017 – Detroit 102 vs. Toronto 101
- Oct 26, 2016 – Toronto 109 vs. Detroit 91
- Feb 28, 2016 – Detroit 114 vs. Toronto 101
- Feb 08, 2016 – Toronto 103 vs. Detroit 89
- Jan 30, 2016 – Toronto 111 vs. Detroit 107
