Game Details:
Matchup: Pistons vs Raptors
Date & Time: Friday, April 4, 2025 | 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada
Betting Line: Raptors -4.5 | Over/Under: 222.5

Key Storylines

Rookie Clash: All eyes are on two of the league’s most exciting young talents. Pistons’ budding star Cade Cunningham continues to flash potential, but faces a tough matchup against Raptors centerpiece Scottie Barnes.

Pistons Seeking Rare Road Win: Detroit has struggled on the road all season long, going just 5-29 away from home. They’ll look to snag a win against a shorthanded Raptors squad that’s missing several key rotation players.

Raptors Injury Woes: The injuries keep piling up for Toronto. With Jakob Poeltl, Gradey Dick, and Ochai Agbaji all ruled out, and Immanuel Quickley listed as questionable, depth will once again be a challenge for head coach Darko Rajaković’s squad.

Season Series Update: Toronto leads the season series 2-1, winning the last meeting 113-106 behind a near triple-double effort from Scottie Barnes. A win tonight would seal the series for the Raptors.

Injury Report

Pistons:
Out: Isaiah Stewart (shoulder), Quentin Grimes (knee)
Questionable: Jaden Ivey (ankle)

Raptors:
Out: Jakob Poeltl (finger), Gradey Dick (knee), Ochai Agbaji (knee)
Questionable: Immanuel Quickley (hip)

Betting Trends

Against the Spread (ATS):
Pistons: 24-41-3 ATS
Raptors: 32-35-1 ATS

Over/Under Trends:
Total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit’s last 7 games
Total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto’s last 8 home games

Road Struggles for Detroit:
The Pistons are just 5-29 SU on the road this season — one of the worst records in the league.

Player Props to Watch

Cade Cunningham (Pistons) – Points Total: 23.5
Cunningham has averaged 24.1 points over his last 10 games. With Toronto’s backcourt thin, the over could be appealing.

Scottie Barnes (Raptors) – Assists Total: 6.5
With Quickley potentially out again, Barnes is likely to handle more playmaking duties. He’s had 7+ assists in three of his last four games.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: Raptors -4.5 → Despite the injuries, Toronto plays solid basketball at home. Detroit’s poor road form should tip things in the Raptors’ favor.

Total: Over 222.5 → With both teams ranking near the bottom in defensive efficiency and fielding weakened lineups, expect plenty of points.

Player Prop: Cade Cunningham Over 23.5 Points → Toronto’s guard rotation is thin and Cunningham will be aggressive.

Final Score Prediction: Raptors 117, Pistons 110