Pistons' Jenkins Looks to Score Big Against Raptors

Daniss Jenkins has shown scoring potential for Detroit, and could take advantage of Toronto's weak point guard defense.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Detroit Pistons head to Toronto to take on the Raptors in an Eastern Conference matchup. With the Pistons missing key big men Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart due to suspensions, Raptors forward Scottie Barnes could dominate on the boards. Meanwhile, Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins has shown scoring ability and could find success against Toronto's weak point guard defense.

Why it matters

This game features two Eastern Conference playoff contenders looking to gain ground in the standings. The Pistons' injury issues in the frontcourt could give the Raptors an advantage, while Jenkins' scoring potential off the bench for Detroit could keep the game close.

The details

The Raptors are 1.5-point home favorites with a total of 223.5 points. With the Pistons missing their starting center Duren and backup Stewart, Raptors forward Scottie Barnes should have a strong rebounding game. Meanwhile, Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins has shown the ability to score in double figures, and could take advantage of Toronto's weak point guard defense.

  • The game tips off at 7 p.m. EST on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
  • Duren and Stewart were suspended for multiple games following a scuffle in the Pistons' last game.

The players

Scottie Barnes

The Raptors' star forward is averaging a career-high 8.4 rebounds per game this season and has recorded at least seven boards in all but one of his last 10 games.

Daniss Jenkins

The second-year Pistons guard is averaging 8.1 points and 3.2 assists per game, and has shown the ability to score in double figures, including two 18-point games this season.

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What they’re saying

“With a 6-foot-8 frame, he sees even less of a height discrepancy against the 6-foot-9 Reed. Barnes is active on the glass on a nightly basis and has recorded at least seven rebounds in all but one of his last 10 outings as well, so watch for him to make an impact in this regard as usual tonight with an excellent matchup.”

— Keagan Smith, Author (draftkings.com)

“The young role player also sees the benefit of the matchup against Toronto, which allows the fourth-most points to opposing point guards. Is there some flop risk? Sure, but the plus value here does feel right and even if this becomes a blowout for the Raptors, Jenkins could see some additional run.”

— Keagan Smith, Author (draftkings.com)

What’s next

The Pistons will look to bounce back from their recent suspensions, while the Raptors aim to take advantage of Detroit's frontcourt issues and continue their push for a playoff spot.

The takeaway

This game features two Eastern Conference playoff contenders looking to gain ground, with the Raptors potentially having an edge on the boards but the Pistons' Jenkins providing scoring potential off the bench.