Toronto @ Detroit Picks & Props

As it relates to scoring, the Raptors's lackluster 108.3 points per game rates 6th-lowest in the league over the last 10 games. This year, the other team's starting SGs have shot 27.6% on 3-pointers (2nd-weakest in the NBA) vs. the Detroit Pistons, creating a difficult matchup. The 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from facing the 8th-slowest pace team in the league this year (the Pistons). RJ Barrett stands to suffer a reduction in output in all stat categories on account of being on the road in this matchup.

Among all players in the league, Davion Mitchell slots into the 24th percentile for scoring efficiency while on the road with a feeble 37.3% rate this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Davion Mitchell slots into the 83rd percentile for personal fouls, tallying a massive 2.7 fouls per game while playing away from home this year. As it relates to scoring, the Raptors's lackluster 108.3 points per game rates 6th-lowest in the league over the last 10 games. The 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from facing the 8th-slowest pace team in the league this year (the Pistons).

As it relates to scoring, the Raptors's lackluster 108.3 points per game rates 6th-lowest in the league over the last 10 games. The 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from facing the 8th-slowest pace team in the league this year (the Pistons). Chris Boucher figures to see a decline in output in all stat categories on account of playing on the visting team in this contest.

The Detroit Pistons check in as the 9th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The 8th-most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Pistons. The Toronto Raptors have played at the 4th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court, which should lead to fewer possessions for the Detroit Pistons. The matchup vs. the Raptors may be a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting PFs have attempted just 2.7 foul shots per game over the last 25 games (2nd-least in the NBA).

Out of all players in the league, Jakob Poeltl ranks in the 4th percentile for three-point effectiveness while playing away from home with a subpar 0.0% rate this year. As it relates to scoring, the Raptors's lackluster 108.3 points per game rates 6th-lowest in the league over the last 10 games. The 4th-least up-tempo pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from facing the 8th-slowest pace team in the league this year (the Pistons). Jakob Poeltl will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium generally worsens player performance in all stat categories.

Ochai Agbaji has converted 54.9% of his field goals when playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 84th percentile among all players in the NBA. Ochai Agbaji has averaged 31.8 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 79th percentile. The matchup against Detroit is a strong one; when the Detroit Pistons have the home court advantage, they have given up the most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting SFs over the last 16 games (19.5). The Toronto Raptors have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Ochai Agbaji has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games on the road, 33.3% higher than he's put through the net overall this season without the home court advantage.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jaden Ivey slots into the 85th percentile for shots taken while at home, putting up 14.3 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Jaden Ivey ranks in the 78th percentile for playing time, putting up a whopping 31.7 minutes per game this year. The Detroit Pistons rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Jaden Ivey ought to get a boost in efficiency across the board due to having the home court advantage in this contest.

Scottie Barnes has attempted 15.6 shots per game since the start of last season, ranking in the 89th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Scottie Barnes has attempted 4.8 three-pointers per game since the start of last season, placing him in the 77th percentile out of all players in the league. Scottie Barnes has played 34.7 minutes per game since the start of last season, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 94th percentile. The Toronto Raptors have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Scottie Barnes has attempted 4.4 free throws per game since the start of last season, ranking him in the 91st percentile among all players in the NBA.

Isaiah Stewart has successfully made 67.4% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games, 9.0% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season. The Detroit Pistons rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Isaiah Stewart should see a spike in performance in all facets of the game as a result of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.

Jalen Duren has made 71.1% of his shot attempts from the field this year, putting him in the 98th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The clash with Jakob Poeltl rates in only the 100th percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs registering an enormous 18.6 points per game this year. The Detroit Pistons rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). The number of fouls drawn by fellow starting Cs against Jakob Poeltl has been quite high (4.9 free throw attempts per game) when facing fellow starting Cs this year (100th percentile). Jalen Duren will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city tends to raise stat production across the board.

Out of all players in the NBA, Tim Hardaway Jr. rates in the 79th percentile for 3-point attempts, putting up 5.7 per game this year. The matchup against Toronto is a favorable one; when the Toronto Raptors are away from home, they have given up the most points per game in the league to the other team's starting SFs this year (23.9). The Detroit Pistons rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 4.5 foul shots per game (6th-highest in the NBA) against the Toronto Raptors, easily managing to get to the charity stripe. Tim Hardaway Jr. is expected to see a rise in performance for all stats on account of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.

Malik Beasley has attempted 9.2 3-point shots per game this year, significantly higher than his 6.7 mark last year. The Detroit Pistons rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Malik Beasley has sunk 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 32.2% higher than he's made over the course of the year. Malik Beasley figures to see an increase in efficiency in all facets of the game due to holding the home court advantage in this game.

Jonathan Mogbo has gone over 5.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Jamal Shead has gone over 5.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.

Simone Fontecchio has gone over 6.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Marcus Sasser has gone over 6.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Ausar Thompson has gone over 5.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.