Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors Prediction: the Pistons will start a new winning streak

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on January 12. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Detroit Pistons

The Pistons actually have eight wins in their last ten games. Among them, the team beat such strong opponents as Minnesota, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix and Sacramento during this stretch. Detroit has only lost to Denver in Colorado and Golden State in the previous game. And against the Warriors, the Pistons nearly blew a 15-point lead in the fourth quarter, 104:107.

Detroit currently has exactly 50% of the wins - the balance is 19-19. The Pistons are in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings and are only 1.0 win behind the top-6, the direct playoff spot.

Toronto Raptors

The Raptors recently lost ten games in a row, but then defeated Brooklyn on home court. After that win, though, the team has once again had a losing streak - four straight games so far. Alternately Toronto failed at home with Orlando (97:106) and Milwaukee (104:128), and lost to New York (98:112) and Cleveland (126:132).

Overall, the Canadian team has only eight wins in 38 games since the start of the championship. Also note that the Raptors are 27th in the defense rating with an average of 119.1 points per game.

Detroit and Toronto Statistics

The rivals have already played two games this season, both in November, and both games turned out to be draws. Detroit twice beat Toronto - 99:95 away and 102:100 at home.

Overall, Detroit has four straight wins against Toronto.

Expert Betting Tips

Detroit and Toronto are currently rivals of different levels. The former are even contenders for the top-6 in the East, while the latter are the conference's recorded underdogs, fighting for the best pick in the draft. Yes, the first two games against Toronto this season were difficult for the Pistons, but now J.B. Bickerstaff's team is in great shape, has won 8 of their last 10 games, and will likely beat the Raptors this time around.