Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors Picks and Prediction for Sunday March 15 2026
Use Code WWWC Scotiabank Arena will play host to a Sunday matinee between the Detroit Pistons and the Toronto Raptors. The Pistons have won three of their last five games and have scored at least 126 points across the three victories. Detroit is sitting atop the Eastern Conference with a record of 48 wins and 18 losses. The Raptors started the season in fine fashion, but have dropped four of their previous six games. With 16 games remaining, Toronto sports an overall record of 37 wins and 29 losses. Read more about this Detroit vs Toronto prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
- Game day: Sunday, March 15, 2026
- Game time: 3:30 pm ET
- Location: Toronto, Canada
- Arena: Scotiabank Arena
- TV channel: FDSDET, TSN
Detroit trying to clinch the #1 seed in the East
The Detroit Pistons were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season and have been motivated by that experience. The Pistons have not won a playoff series since 2008 and are in search of their first title in more than 20 years. Detroit ranks second in the league in defensive efficiency by Hollinger's NBA Team Statistics and are allowing an impressive 109.6 points per contest. The Pistons have won 22 of their first 32 road games and own a five-game cushion over Boston for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. On Friday, Detroit overcame 19 turnovers and shot 54 percent from the field during a 126-110 home victory versus Memphis.
All-Star G Cade Cunningham is making a strong case to be the best American-born player in the league. Cunningham leads Detroit in scoring at 24.7 points per game and ranks second in the NBA in assists (10.1 apg). All-Star C Jalen Duren controls the paint with 18.7 points and a team-high 10.6 rebounds. Sharp-shooter Duncan Robinson is shooting 40.2 percent from long distance and averages 12.1 points per contest.
Key Injury Report for Detroit:
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- Tobias Harris (DTD) - hip
- Ausar Thompson (out) - ankle
Toronto has the look of a playoff team
The Toronto Raptors are looking to snap a three-year postseason drought and have not won a playoff series since 2020. The Raptors have constructed a roster with plenty of defensive versatility, but their offensive woes could be problematic. Toronto currently ranks seventh in the league in defensive efficiency by Hollinger's NBA Team Statistics and is giving up 111.9 points per game. The Raptors are two games above .500 at home and are a half-game out of fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Friday, Toronto outscored Phoenix by 13 points in the fourth quarter to earn a 122-115 home victory.
All-Star F Brandon Ingram has flourished in his first season in Toronto. Ingram averages a team-high 21.7 points to go along with 5.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists. R.J. Barrett quietly goes about his business with 18.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. All-Star F Scottie Barnes ranks third on the Raptors in scoring (18.7 ppg) and leads the club with 7.8 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley (17.3 ppg) is shooting 37.8 percent from the three-point line.
Key Injury Report for Toronto:
- Collin Murray-Boyles (out) - thumb
- Chucky Hepburn (out) - knee
Detroit vs Toronto Pick
Detroit vs Toronto Spread Pick
- Pick: Toronto Spread
Detroit has defeated Toronto seven straight times and took the only matchup this season by a 113-95 final score. The Pistons are the better offensive team and have a decided edge on the glass. However, Detroit is just 10-14 ATS as a road favorite this season. Look for the Raptors to bottle up Cade Cunningham with their defensive length. Take the Raptors to cover and win outright as a small money line underdog.
Detroit vs Toronto Over/Under Pick
- Pick: Under
These two teams rank in the top seven of the league in defensive efficiency and 208 points were scored in the only meeting. Detroit ranks 14th in tempo and has been a profitable team for under bettors (29-36-1 O/U). Toronto plays at even slower tempo and is the second most profitable under team in the NBA (25-41 O/U). Take the under.
Final Score Prediction: Toronto Raptors win 110-105
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