Raptors vs Pistons NBA Preseason Prediction and Preview, Oct 16
Preseason, Friday, October 16: the Raptors take on the Pistons in Detroit at 7:00 PM ET.
Price: Pistons 79¢, Raptors 21¢ (Polymarket, as of Fri 12:28 PM ET)
Kalshi: Pistons 78¢, Raptors 22¢
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
What the price says
At 79¢, the Pistons are clear favorites; the Raptors are 21¢. Kalshi has the Pistons 1¢ cheaper at 78¢. NBA MARKET keeps both apps side by side. The Pistons opened at 62¢, so the price has moved 17¢ toward them since.
For tonight’s other games, see NBA predictions; today’s board covers every sport.
Who will play, and for how long
Expect the regulars for a stint in each half at most. Late minutes go to rookies and camp invites, so the final score says little about either team.
Availability
As of Fri 12:28 PM ET. Statuses can change up to tip; in preseason, teams often rest healthy players without listing them.
Nate Bittle (Raptors): Day-To-Day, right foot, expected back Oct 21
Chucky Hepburn (Raptors): Day-To-Day, left hamstring, expected back Nov 6
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
These are 2025-26 numbers on current rosters: a guide to who the regulars are, not to tonight’s minutes.
Raptors
Kawhi Leonard: 32.1 min, 33.5% usage, 27.9 pts, 6.4 reb, 3.6 ast (new, was LAC)
Scottie Barnes: 33.5 min, 23.4% usage, 18.1 pts, 7.5 reb, 5.9 ast
RJ Barrett: 30.3 min, 25.8% usage, 19.3 pts, 5.3 reb, 3.3 ast
Immanuel Quickley: 31.9 min, 21.1% usage, 16.4 pts, 4.0 reb, 5.9 ast
Jakob Poeltl: 25.0 min, 15.3% usage, 10.7 pts, 7.0 reb, 2.0 ast
Pistons
Cade Cunningham: 33.9 min, 30.5% usage, 23.9 pts, 5.5 reb, 9.9 ast
Jalen Duren: 28.2 min, 23.6% usage, 19.5 pts, 10.5 reb, 2.0 ast
Duncan Robinson: 27.4 min, 15.8% usage, 12.2 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.1 ast
John Collins: 27.1 min, 19.5% usage, 13.6 pts, 5.3 reb, 1.0 ast (new, was LAC)
Ausar Thompson: 26.0 min, 16.9% usage, 9.9 pts, 5.7 reb, 3.1 ast
FAQ
Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight?
Kawhi Leonard was not on the injury report as of Fri 12:28 PM ET.
Is Cade Cunningham playing tonight?
Cade Cunningham was not on the injury report as of Fri 12:28 PM ET.
Who is favored in Raptors vs Pistons?
The Pistons are the shorter side, so a win on them pays less per contract than the Raptors. Both prices sit at the top of this page and update live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Raptors vs Pistons?
Friday, October 16, at 7:00 PM ET, in Detroit.
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