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NBA Betting Preview: Lakers vs Pistons

The LA Lakers face the Detroit Pistons in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The line makes plenty of appeal considering it’s set at +2.5 and our prediction is that the Pistons will cover this against the Lakers. There is -110 available for this outcome.

LA Lakers have triumphed in their previous nine games. The latest was on the road where Orlando Magic were beaten 105-104 at Kia Center. Luka Doncic tallied 33 points, while Austin Reaves put up 26 and Luke Kennard 13.

Detroit Pistons were winners for the third straight time in their last game. Landing a 115-101 home victory against Golden State Warriors at Little Caesars Arena. Jalen Duren scored 23 points, while Daniss Jenkins finished with 22 and Paul Reed 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 128-106 win for the Pistons at Crypto.com Arena when they last played the Lakers. The Pistons have beaten the Lakers on three consecutive occasions. Going back over 10 meetings, they have lost 7 of the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	51	19	0.729	117.4	109.5	7.9	27-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	6-4	3W
Lakers	46	25	0.648	116.5	114.9	1.6	23-12	23-13	8-7	30-16	9-1	9W

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The Lakers have 9 wins and 1 loss in the past 10 games. They are averaging 120.3 points, 40.7 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 9.2 steals and 3.9 blocks while shooting 50.6% from the field and 73.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 113.3 points and 41.8 rebounds per matchup.

Luka Doncic is averaging 38.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 5.5 (39.6%) 3-pointers made.

The Pistons have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 118.6 points, 43.2 rebounds, 29.1 assists, 9.8 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.9% from the field and 77.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 110.0 points and 39.5 rebounds.

Jalen Duren is averaging 22.1 points and 9.2 rebounds, Cade Cunningham 7.0 assists and Duncan Robinson 2.3 (46.0%) 3-pointers.

LA Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

Step into LA Lakers vs Detroit Pistons with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Game Prediction

Pistons should give a good account of themselves in this NBA contest and the pick is to back them on the spread. The +2.5 looks attractive and -110 is available.

Our NBA handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Lakers vs Pistons stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 6 consecutive games at home.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 3 consecutive games against Lakers.

Pistons +2.5 Probability

The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. Based on our in-depth research, our analysts calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers 113 - 117 Pistons

The Pistons are available at huge odds to register a 117-113 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close contest and there won’t be much between the teams.

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LA Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

There’s the opportunity to back Detroit Pistons at +112 on the Moneyline although LA Lakers are priced up at betting odds of -132. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading NBA sportsbooks give the visiting team a 57% chance of success.

2 is the spread and 227.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you're keen on Over 227.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

Lakers

-132

Pistons

+112

Point Spread

Lakers -2

-110

Pistons +2

-110

Total Points

Under 227.5

-110

Over 227.5

-110

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The Pistons are riding three consecutive victories at Little Caesars Arena. They have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 118.50 points on average and giving up 110.30.

The Lakers have reeled off four straight road wins. They own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 118.20 points per contest and giving up 110.40.

The Pistons earned a 115-103 win against the Lakers in the teams’ last meeting at Little Caesars Arena. In the last 7 head-to-head matchups at Little Caesars Arena, the Pistons have notched four victories, while the Lakers have recorded three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O226.5	U226.5
Detroit Pistons Home Stats		7-3	228.80	118.50	110.30	6	4
LA Lakers Away Stats		7-3	228.60	118.20	110.40	6	4

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O226.5 = Games Over 226.5 Points
• U226.5 = Games Under 226.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers Stats

Detroit Pistons Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 233.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 228.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 226.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 226.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.30 pts and allowed 113.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 118.20 pts and allowed 110.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 228.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 228.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 226.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 226.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.60 pts and allowed 110.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.50 pts and allowed 110.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.60 (60%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.20 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.50 (73.86%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.7, Offensive 10.30, Defensive 30.40
• Assists: 25.70
• Blocks: 3.90
• Steals: 9.20
• Turnovers : 11.30
• Personal Fouls: 19.60

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.10 (63%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.10 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.70 (71.9%)
• Rebounds: Total 39.7, Offensive 9.80, Defensive 29.90
• Assists: 25.20
• Blocks: 3.40
• Steals: 10.20
• Turnovers : 11.60
• Personal Fouls: 16.00

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.30 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.00 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.00 (77.78%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.2, Offensive 13.20, Defensive 30.00
• Assists: 29.10
• Blocks: 5.90
• Steals: 9.80
• Turnovers : 12.40
• Personal Fouls: 21.40

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 34.00 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.10 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.20 (78.91%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.1, Offensive 14.00, Defensive 32.10
• Assists: 27.90
• Blocks: 6.40
• Steals: 11.20
• Turnovers : 13.90
• Personal Fouls: 21.30

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	47	24	0.662	114.1	107	7.1	24-11	23-13	9-5	29-14	6-4	1L
Knicks	47	25	0.653	117.2	110.4	6.8	26-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	7-3	6W
Raptors	39	31	0.557	113.8	112.1	1.7	19-16	20-15	4-10	29-16	4-6	2L
76ers	39	32	0.549	115.8	116.1	-0.3	20-16	19-16	9-7	22-23	6-4	2W
Nets	17	54	0.239	106.4	115.5	-9.1	9-26	8-28	3-12	12-32	2-8	7L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	51	19	0.729	117.4	109.5	7.9	27-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	6-4	3W
Cavaliers	44	27	0.62	119	114.7	4.3	22-13	22-14	10-5	28-17	7-3	3W
Bucks	29	41	0.414	111	116.2	-5.2	16-19	13-22	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	28	42	0.4	115.8	120.2	-4.4	17-20	11-22	4-11	17-28	4-6	2L
Pacers	15	56	0.211	111.4	120.4	-9	10-25	5-31	3-10	11-33	0-10	16L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	39	32	0.549	117.9	116.5	1.4	20-16	19-16	8-6	22-21	9-1	1W
Magic	38	32	0.543	115.3	114.3	1	22-14	16-18	9-7	24-21	6-4	4L
Heat	38	33	0.535	120.3	117.2	3.1	23-13	15-20	7-7	22-20	6-4	4L
Hornets	37	34	0.521	116.1	112.1	4	17-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	3W
Wizards	16	55	0.225	112.5	124.1	-11.6	11-26	5-29	2-12	11-34	0-10	16L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	56	15	0.789	118.7	107.5	11.2	29-7	27-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	11W
Nuggets	44	28	0.611	120.8	116.4	4.4	21-13	23-15	7-5	26-16	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	44	28	0.611	118.4	114.5	3.9	24-13	20-15	9-7	27-21	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	35	37	0.486	115.1	117.2	-2.1	18-16	17-21	7-8	25-20	6-4	1L
Jazz	21	50	0.296	117.3	124.8	-7.5	13-23	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	46	25	0.648	116.5	114.9	1.6	23-12	23-13	8-7	30-16	9-1	9W
Suns	40	32	0.556	112.2	111	1.2	23-14	17-18	10-6	25-20	5-5	1W
Clippers	35	36	0.493	113.5	113	0.5	19-15	16-21	8-6	22-23	5-5	1W
Warriors	33	38	0.465	114.7	114.6	0.1	19-15	14-23	6-6	22-22	2-8	3L
Kings	19	53	0.264	111	121	-10	13-25	6-28	3-10	12-35	5-5	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	53	18	0.746	119	111.7	7.3	28-7	25-11	11-3	31-14	9-1	5W
Rockets	43	27	0.614	114	109.9	4.1	25-10	18-17	7-6	23-21	5-5	2W
Pelicans	25	47	0.347	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-25	7-8	16-30	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	24	46	0.343	115.5	118.7	-3.2	13-21	11-25	6-7	19-27	1-9	2L
Mavericks	23	48	0.324	113.5	118.7	-5.2	14-22	9-26	4-11	12-31	2-8	3L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	51	19	0.729	117.4	109.5	7.9	27-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	6-4	3W
Celtics	47	24	0.662	114.1	107	7.1	24-11	23-13	9-5	29-14	6-4	1L
Knicks	47	25	0.653	117.2	110.4	6.8	26-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	7-3	6W
Cavaliers	44	27	0.62	119	114.7	4.3	22-13	22-14	10-5	28-17	7-3	3W
Raptors	39	31	0.557	113.8	112.1	1.7	19-16	20-15	4-10	29-16	4-6	2L
Hawks	39	32	0.549	117.9	116.5	1.4	20-16	19-16	8-6	22-21	9-1	1W
76ers	39	32	0.549	115.8	116.1	-0.3	20-16	19-16	9-7	22-23	6-4	2W
Magic	38	32	0.543	115.3	114.3	1	22-14	16-18	9-7	24-21	6-4	4L
Heat	38	33	0.535	120.3	117.2	3.1	23-13	15-20	7-7	22-20	6-4	4L
Hornets	37	34	0.521	116.1	112.1	4	17-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	3W
Bucks	29	41	0.414	111	116.2	-5.2	16-19	13-22	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	28	42	0.4	115.8	120.2	-4.4	17-20	11-22	4-11	17-28	4-6	2L
Nets	17	54	0.239	106.4	115.5	-9.1	9-26	8-28	3-12	12-32	2-8	7L
Wizards	16	55	0.225	112.5	124.1	-11.6	11-26	5-29	2-12	11-34	0-10	16L
Pacers	15	56	0.211	111.4	120.4	-9	10-25	5-31	3-10	11-33	0-10	16L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	56	15	0.789	118.7	107.5	11.2	29-7	27-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	11W
Spurs	53	18	0.746	119	111.7	7.3	28-7	25-11	11-3	31-14	9-1	5W
Lakers	46	25	0.648	116.5	114.9	1.6	23-12	23-13	8-7	30-16	9-1	9W
Rockets	43	27	0.614	114	109.9	4.1	25-10	18-17	7-6	23-21	5-5	2W
Nuggets	44	28	0.611	120.8	116.4	4.4	21-13	23-15	7-5	26-16	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	44	28	0.611	118.4	114.5	3.9	24-13	20-15	9-7	27-21	5-5	1W
Suns	40	32	0.556	112.2	111	1.2	23-14	17-18	10-6	25-20	5-5	1W
Clippers	35	36	0.493	113.5	113	0.5	19-15	16-21	8-6	22-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	35	37	0.486	115.1	117.2	-2.1	18-16	17-21	7-8	25-20	6-4	1L
Warriors	33	38	0.465	114.7	114.6	0.1	19-15	14-23	6-6	22-22	2-8	3L
Pelicans	25	47	0.347	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-25	7-8	16-30	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	24	46	0.343	115.5	118.7	-3.2	13-21	11-25	6-7	19-27	1-9	2L
Mavericks	23	48	0.324	113.5	118.7	-5.2	14-22	9-26	4-11	12-31	2-8	3L
Jazz	21	50	0.296	117.3	124.8	-7.5	13-23	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	1L
Kings	19	53	0.264	111	121	-10	13-25	6-28	3-10	12-35	5-5	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	56	15	0.789	118.7	107.5	11.2	29-7	27-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	11W
Spurs	53	18	0.746	119	111.7	7.3	28-7	25-11	11-3	31-14	9-1	5W
Pistons	51	19	0.729	117.4	109.5	7.9	27-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	6-4	3W
Celtics	47	24	0.662	114.1	107	7.1	24-11	23-13	9-5	29-14	6-4	1L
Knicks	47	25	0.653	117.2	110.4	6.8	26-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	7-3	6W
Lakers	46	25	0.648	116.5	114.9	1.6	23-12	23-13	8-7	30-16	9-1	9W
Cavaliers	44	27	0.62	119	114.7	4.3	22-13	22-14	10-5	28-17	7-3	3W
Rockets	43	27	0.614	114	109.9	4.1	25-10	18-17	7-6	23-21	5-5	2W
Nuggets	44	28	0.611	120.8	116.4	4.4	21-13	23-15	7-5	26-16	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	44	28	0.611	118.4	114.5	3.9	24-13	20-15	9-7	27-21	5-5	1W
Raptors	39	31	0.557	113.8	112.1	1.7	19-16	20-15	4-10	29-16	4-6	2L
Suns	40	32	0.556	112.2	111	1.2	23-14	17-18	10-6	25-20	5-5	1W
Hawks	39	32	0.549	117.9	116.5	1.4	20-16	19-16	8-6	22-21	9-1	1W
76ers	39	32	0.549	115.8	116.1	-0.3	20-16	19-16	9-7	22-23	6-4	2W
Magic	38	32	0.543	115.3	114.3	1	22-14	16-18	9-7	24-21	6-4	4L
Heat	38	33	0.535	120.3	117.2	3.1	23-13	15-20	7-7	22-20	6-4	4L
Hornets	37	34	0.521	116.1	112.1	4	17-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	3W
Clippers	35	36	0.493	113.5	113	0.5	19-15	16-21	8-6	22-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	35	37	0.486	115.1	117.2	-2.1	18-16	17-21	7-8	25-20	6-4	1L
Warriors	33	38	0.465	114.7	114.6	0.1	19-15	14-23	6-6	22-22	2-8	3L
Bucks	29	41	0.414	111	116.2	-5.2	16-19	13-22	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	28	42	0.4	115.8	120.2	-4.4	17-20	11-22	4-11	17-28	4-6	2L
Pelicans	25	47	0.347	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-25	7-8	16-30	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	24	46	0.343	115.5	118.7	-3.2	13-21	11-25	6-7	19-27	1-9	2L
Mavericks	23	48	0.324	113.5	118.7	-5.2	14-22	9-26	4-11	12-31	2-8	3L
Jazz	21	50	0.296	117.3	124.8	-7.5	13-23	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	1L
Kings	19	53	0.264	111	121	-10	13-25	6-28	3-10	12-35	5-5	1W
Nets	17	54	0.239	106.4	115.5	-9.1	9-26	8-28	3-12	12-32	2-8	7L
Wizards	16	55	0.225	112.5	124.1	-11.6	11-26	5-29	2-12	11-34	0-10	16L
Pacers	15	56	0.211	111.4	120.4	-9	10-25	5-31	3-10	11-33	0-10	16L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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