Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Preview
This non-conference matchup between the Pistons and Lakers will tip-off at 10:30 ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. SN-LA will have the TV coverage.
The Lakers (-589) are favored by 11 points over the Pistons (+432). The over/under line for this game is 238 points. Detroit is currently 15th in the Eastern Conference with an 8-44 record, while the Lakers are 9th in the West at 28-26.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Lakers have faced off vs. the Pistons as the favorite, they have gone 3-0. In the previous three head-head to matchups between the Pistons and Lakers, the Lakers have gone 3-0 vs. the spread with an average scoring differential of 13 points per game.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Detroit has an ATS record of 5-0 while averaging 123 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- Across the Lakers last five home games, the team averaged 118 points per game while allowing 120. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 3-2 straight-up.
- As the betting underdog, the Pistons have an ATS mark of just 9-1 in their last ten games. Detroit posted a straight up mark of 3-7 in these matchups.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Lakers have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
In their most recent game, the Pistons lost to the Clippers by a score of 112-106. Detroit covered the spread as 16.5-point underdogs, and the game finished with a combined scoring total of 218 points, which was below the O/U line of 236.
Detroit’s ATS record for the season is 26-25, and they have covered the spread in three straight games. On the road, the Pistons are 14-11 ATS compared to 12-14 ATS at home.
As underdogs this season, the Pistons are 7-40 straight-up and 25-21 vs. the spread. On average, they have been 8.9 points per game worse than the spread as underdogs.
So far this season, the Pistons have an O/U record of 31-20-1, and 39 of their 52 games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 238. On average, their games have scored 235.2 points.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Pistons are currently in 15th place with a record of 8-44. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 5-25 and 1-10 against teams in their division. On the road, the Pistons are 4-21 compared to 4-23 at home.
When it comes to scoring, the Pistons are 23rd in the NBA at 113.2 points per game. However, on the road, they are averaging 114.6 points per game compared to 111.9 at home. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 32.7% of their games.
As a team, the Pistons are 16th in field goal percentage at 47%. In terms of pace, they are 8th in the league at 100.2 possessions per game. When it comes to assists, Detroit is 17th with an average of 26.4 per game.
One area where the Pistons have struggled is three-point shooting. They are just 29th in the NBA in both three-point makes and attempts per game. So far, they have made 36% of their three-point attempts.
Looking at the Pistons defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 122.1 points per game (27th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pistons are forcing 14.9 per game, which is 29th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 18th in blocked shots at 4.9 per game.
The Lakers have a record of 28-26 this season, which has them in 9th place in the Western Conference. In the Pacific Division, they are in 4th place. Today, they are favored by 11 points and have a record of 19-10 as the favorite.
In their last game, the Lakers defeated the Pelicans by a score of 139-122. The O/U line for that game was 237.5, and the Lakers were 2.5-point underdogs going into the game.
This season, the Lakers have an O/U record of 30-24, and 44 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 238. On average, their games have finished with 233.6 points.
Against the spread, the Lakers are 24-30 this season, and they have covered the spread in three straight games. At home, they are 13-14 ATS, and their average scoring margin at home is +4.8 points per game.
When playing at home, the Lakers are averaging 117.1 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA. Overall, they are 13th in scoring at 116.5 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Lakers are 6th in the league at 49%.
So far this season, the Lakers have made an average of 11.3 three-pointers per game, which is 28th in the NBA. In terms of pace, they are 6th in the league. When it comes to assists, the Lakers are 7th with an average of 28.3 per game.
Heading into this game, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.4% of their games. In terms of free throws, they are 6th in both attempts and makes. In terms of offensive rebounds, the Lakers are 30th in the league.
The Lakers’ defense is presently ranked 18th in the league, allowing an average of 117.1 points per contest. In their previous matchup vs. the Pelicans, the Lakers’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 51% leading to 122 points.
Based on projections, we have the Lakers coming out on top by a score of 117-94.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- The Lakers should also cover at -11
- Our NBA model projects 211 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Achilles/Hip – Questionable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Foot – Out
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Cam Reddish – Ankle – Out
- Max Christie – Ankle – Out
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Isaiah Stewart – Ankle – Out
- Quentin Grimes – Knee – Out
