Published Mar 14, 11:01am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 14, 11:01am ET
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One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Toronto Raptors hosting the Detroit Pistons. Who has the edge in our Raptors vs Pistons pick?
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| Toronto Raptors | +2.5 (-111) |
| Detroit Pistons | -2.5 (-111) |
Toronto ended a recent two-game losing streak by beating the Phoenix Suns 122-115 on Friday night.
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The Raptors trailed 105-95 with 8:12 left in regulation. But a 27-10 surge down the stretch keyed this come-from-behind win.
Brandon Ingram torched the Suns' defense to the tune of 36 points on 65 percent shooting from the field. RJ Barrett added 22 points, six rebounds, and five assists.
Following a season-worst four-game skid, the Pistons have bounced back with three straight wins. Their latest triumph was a 126-110 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The game was close early, with Detroit leading by a slim 37-35 margin after the first quarter. The Pistons increased the lead 14 after three, and eventually extended the advantage to 22 points in the fourth before emptying their bench.
Jalen Duren scored a team-high 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. Cade Cunningham finished with 17 points on just 11 shot attempts, 15 assists, and eight rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Raptors have dropped the last seven games in this series, and Detroit is 11-4 across its previous 15 road outings. These trends indicate the road team getting the win in this Eastern Conference showdown.
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Detroit Pistons
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