NBA Game Preview: Detroit Pistons (39-13) vs. Toronto Raptors (32-22)

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Venue Location

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT).

This Eastern Conference matchup pits the league-leading Pistons against a solid Raptors team vying for playoff positioning.

Recent Team Forms

Both teams enter with strong recent performances, but the Pistons’ elite defense contrasts with Toronto’s balanced attack.

Detroit Pistons Recent Form (Last 10 Games: 7-3):

DateOpponentResultScore
Feb 9at Charlotte HornetsW110-104
Feb 6vs New York KnicksW118-80
Feb 5vs Washington WizardsL117-126
Feb 3vs Denver NuggetsW124-121
Feb 1vs Brooklyn NetsW130-77
Jan 30at Golden State WarriorsW131-124
Jan 28at Phoenix SunsL96-114
Jan 26at Denver NuggetsW109-107
Jan 24vs Sacramento KingsW139-116
Jan 22vs Houston RocketsL104-111
  • The Pistons average 119.6 PPG over this stretch, allowing 108.0 PPG (+11.6 point differential).
  • Key notes: Detroit has won five of their last six, including dominant defensive showings (holding Knicks to 80 and Nets to 77). Their losses came against high-scoring teams like Washington and Phoenix.

Toronto Raptors Recent Form (Last 10 Games: 7-3):

DateOpponentResultScore
Feb 8vs Indiana PacersW122-104
Feb 5vs Chicago BullsW123-107
Feb 4vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL126-128
Feb 1vs Utah JazzW107-100
Jan 30at Orlando MagicL120-130
Jan 28vs New York KnicksL92-119
Jan 26at Oklahoma City ThunderW103-101
Jan 24at Portland Trail BlazersW110-98
Jan 22at Sacramento KingsW122-109
Jan 20at Golden State WarriorsW145-127
  • The Raptors average 117.0 PPG over this stretch, allowing 112.3 PPG (+4.7 point differential).
  • Key notes: Toronto has won four of their last five at home, with strong offensive outputs (averaging 118.8 PPG in wins). Losses included blowouts to Orlando and New York, exposing defensive vulnerabilities.

Injury Report

Detroit Pistons

  • Out: Ron Holland II (SF, personal reasons), Tolu Smith (F, calf; out until mid-February).
  • Questionable/Probable: Jalen Duren (C, right knee soreness; probable).
  • Note: Duren is expected to play but may have minutes monitored; Holland’s absence impacts bench depth.

Toronto Raptors

  • Out: Jakob Poeltl (C, back; no timetable).
  • Questionable: Collin Murray-Boyles (PF, left thumb aggravation).
  • Other: Chucky Hepburn (G, right knee surgery recovery; out until March).
  • Note: Poeltl’s absence weakens Toronto’s interior defense; Murray-Boyles’ status could affect forward rotations.

Detroit’s relatively healthy core gives them an edge, while Toronto’s frontcourt issues could be exploited.

Key Player Matchups

  • Cade Cunningham (Pistons PG) vs. Immanuel Quickley (Raptors PG): Cunningham (25.1 PPG, 9.7 APG) leads Detroit’s offense and has scored 20+ in seven of last 10.

Quickley provides playmaking but lacks Cunningham’s size—expect Cade to control tempo with 25+ points and 8+ assists.

  • Jalen Duren (Pistons C) vs. Kelly Olynyk or Replacement (Raptors C): Duren (probable) anchors Detroit’s paint (double-doubles in recent wins).

With Poeltl out, Toronto’s frontcourt is thin—Duren could dominate rebounds (12+ expected).

  • Tobias Harris (Pistons PF) vs. Scottie Barnes (Raptors SF/PF): Harris offers scoring versatility; Barnes (20+ PPG) is Toronto’s two-way star.

This matchup could decide pace, with Barnes exploiting mismatches.

  • Ausar Thompson (Pistons SF) vs. RJ Barrett (Raptors SG/SF): Thompson’s defense (8.5 PPG, 6.0 RPG) targets Barrett’s drives—could limit Toronto’s perimeter scoring.

Series History

  • All-Time: Pistons lead 66-43 in 109 regular-season games.
  • This Season (2025-26): Pistons lead 2-0 (117-105 W on Apr 4; 123-114 W on Jan 11; earlier games show Detroit dominance).
  • Key Trend: Detroit has won six straight against Toronto, averaging 115.3 PPG while holding the Raptors to 108.7 PPG.

Betting Trends

  • Spread (ATS): Pistons are 4-2 ATS in last 6; Raptors are 3-2 ATS in last 5.
  • Over/Under: Over has hit in 4 of Pistons’ last 6; under in 6 of Raptors’ last 10 (60%).
  • Moneyline: Pistons are 5-1 SU in last 6; Raptors are 2-3 SU in last 5 as underdogs.

Game Odds

Detroit Pistons                 – 2.5

Toronto Raptors               224.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, February 10, 2026