LiontipsToronto - Detroit: NBA match betting tip and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Toronto, after four consecutive wins, unexpectedly suffered two defeats in recent meetings. In the last match on April 4, the Raptors lost to Portland on their own court with a nine—point difference - 103:112. The intrigue was until the very end: the hosts played confidently for the first two quarters, but then, as it happens in basketball, something went wrong, and they lost the last two.
However, it is worth noting that the most important players, such as Immanuel Quickley and Jacob Peltl, did not play in this meeting due to injuries. The best player in the Toronto squad was R.J. Barrett, who scored 18 points, added five rebounds and four assists. Ochai Agbaji scored 15 points, and Orlando Robinson added 14. Despite all the efforts, Darko Rajakovic's team (28 wins and 49 losses) is in 11th place in the table and has already lost the chance to qualify for the playoffs.
Disqualifications and injuries
The preparation for the match will not be easy for the Raptors — several key players, including Quickley, Dick, Peltle and Ingram, will not play due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
Toronto scores an average of 110 points in matches with Detroit (statistics based on the results of the last ten meetings).The Raptors have lost to the Pistons in their last five meetings.
Approximate composition: Jamal Sheed, Jacobe Walter, R.J. Barrett, Scotty Barnes, Orlando Robinson.
Current form
Detroit looks much better against the background of its previous form. They have won three of their last five matches. In their last meeting on April 3, the Pistons lost to championship leader Oklahoma (103:119), but they look strong enough on their own. At first, the match was even, but then Oklahoma overtook them in terms of speed. Tim Hardaway scored 23 points, Dennis Schroeder scored 15, and Osar Thompson scored 13. Jaylen Duren scored a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds. However, the Pistons are still in a good 6th place in the East with 42 wins and 34 losses.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Pistons will have to travel to Boston with losses. Kane Cunningham and Tobias Harris will not be playing, and Isaiah Stewart will not play due to suspension.
Interesting facts for betting
The average score that Detroit scores in matches with Toronto is 110 points.
Approximate composition: Dennis Schroeder, Tim Hardaway, Osar Thompson, Malik Beasley, Jaylen Duren.
Trends
Barrett's Total Assistrateis more than 6.5
Barrett's average is 5.7 assists per game
1.88Barnes' Total Reboundsrateis over 8.5
Barnes' average is 8.1 rebounds per game
1.87Tip and bets
The situation for Toronto does not look rosy, to put it mildly. Bookmakers are confident that Detroit has a much better chance of winning. The Raptors have already lost all motivation, and despite their best efforts, they will play more for fun than with the real goal of winning. At the same time, for the first time in a long time, Detroit is seriously contending for a direct ticket to the playoffs, and this is a great incentive to win. JB Bickerstaff's team cannot afford to relax and will strive for a confident victory, especially since the opponent is weakened by injuries.
Our betting tip is for Detroit to win with a head start (-9.5) points, including overtime in 1.72
Bet on the total
The matches between Detroit and Toronto are traditionally quite productive. In the last ten games, the average total points is 220. And, apparently, this time the defense will still remain in the background. The Pistons are averaging 115.2 points away, while Toronto is averaging 111.3 at home, so we're likely to see another matchup with more points.
Our betting tip is a total of more than 229.5 points, including overtime in 2.09
The bet on the player
Malik Beasley continues to be one of the best snipers in the league, ranking third in three-point shooting. His average is 3.9 three—pointers per game. At the age of 28, he is still proving that he finds a place among the leaders, and is quite capable of improving his statistics in a game with not the strongest opponent.
Our betting tip is a total over Beasley of 5.5 three—point shots in 1.87 seconds.
