The Toronto Raptors'(12-19) visit the'Detroit Pistons'(2-29) Saturday night. Tip from Little Caesars Arena is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Pistons'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Raptors lead 1-0.
The Raptors fell 120-118 on the road against the Celtics Friday but managed to cover as 5.5-point underdogs. F Scottie Barnes'scored a team-high 30 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double while'F'Pascal Siakam'added 27 on 10-of-18 shooting. C'Jakob Poeltl (12, 10) had a double-double as well.
Detroit dropped its NBA record-tying 28th straight game Thursday with a 128-122 loss in overtime against the Celtics while covering as a 17.5-point road underdog. G Cade Cunningham'scored a team-high 21 points while G'Jaden Ivey'(22, 10 rebounds), F Bojan Bogdanovic'(17, 12) and C Jalen Duren'(15, 14) all had double-doubles.