Toronto @ Detroit picks

Malik Beasley has attempted 13.7 shots per game this year, putting him in the 84th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Malik Beasley has sunk an impressive 3.7 shots from downtown per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 2.8 rate last year. The 9th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Raptors have played at the 7th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Pistons. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

The 9th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Raptors have played at the 7th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 20 games, which should lead to increased opportunities for the Pistons. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Tim Hardaway Jr. will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court generally improves stat production in all stat categories.