NBA · Friday, October 16, 2026
Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons: NBA start time, rest and research checklist
7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT). Game 3 of 12 on the NBA slate, with each team's last result, rest and next game.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
Toronto Raptors played at Detroit Pistons on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) in the NBA. Final score: Toronto Raptors 125, Detroit Pistons 129. Toronto Raptors played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.
Final: Toronto Raptors 125, Detroit Pistons 129
The DeepChamp AI app adds line movement, market context and player prop research for this game.
Both teams: last result, rest and next game
Away
Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors lost on the road at New York Knicks 120-122 on Thu, Oct 15. This is the second night of a back-to-back for Toronto Raptors.
Next on the schedule: home against Chicago Bulls on Wed, Oct 21 at 7:30 PM ET.
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Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons won on the road at Minnesota Timberwolves 128-106 on Wed, Oct 14. Full days off before this game: 1.
Next on the schedule: home against Boston Celtics on Tue, Oct 20 at 3:00 PM ET.
- Toronto Raptors played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch.
Research checklist for Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons
Basketball markets are driven by minutes, usage and pace, and lineup news can change a number within hours, so the strongest habit is checking who is actually available before comparing prices.
- Check the final injury and availability reports for Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons close to the start.
- Check the final injury report and the expected starters before trusting a points or rebounds number.
- Compare each player’s minutes in recent games against the minutes the number implies.
- Look at pace and the likely game script: a lopsided game can cut starters’ minutes.
- Convert any price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Questions about this game
What time did Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons start on Fri, Oct 16?
Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons was scheduled for 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Friday, October 16, 2026. It was game 3 of 12 on the NBA slate.
What was the score of Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons on Fri, Oct 16?
Toronto Raptors 125, Detroit Pistons 129 (final).
When did Toronto Raptors last play before this game?
Toronto Raptors lost on the road at New York Knicks 120-122 on Thu, Oct 15.
When did Detroit Pistons last play before this game?
Detroit Pistons won on the road at Minnesota Timberwolves 128-106 on Wed, Oct 14.
Is either team on a back-to-back in Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons?
Yes: it is the second night of a back-to-back for Toronto Raptors. A back-to-back is one input to check, not a prediction on its own.
Does this page include odds or picks for Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons?
No. It is a schedule and research page built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. Use the DeepChamp AI app for line movement and player prop research.
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