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LA Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Predictions

Best Bet

Lakers +4.5 @ -108

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We’re confident that the Lakers can push for a win and the +4.5 about the underdogs on the spread makes plenty of appeal. Take -108 that they cover the line against the Pistons.

Our Lakers vs Pistons betting coverage centers on our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Read through the comprehensive breakdown of each pick further down the page.

LA Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Preview

The LA Lakers meet the Detroit Pistons in this NBA clash.

LA Lakers have won their previous four games. The latest was a 124-118 home triumph at Crypto.com Arena against Portland Trail Blazers. Luka Doncic dropped 53 points, as Austin Reaves finished with 25 and Walker Kessler 16.

Detroit Pistons were beaten 112-106 at Little Caesars Arena in their last game, being turned over at home to Philadelphia 76ers. Duncan Robinson registered 27 points, Cade Cunningham managed 26 points and 11 assists, with John Collins scoring 16 points.

H2H: 113-110 Victory for Pistons in Pair’s Last Battle

The Pistons won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 113-110 victory was registered against the Lakers at Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons have beaten the Lakers on four consecutive occasions. Going back over 10 meetings, they have lost 6 of the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	8	2	0.8	122	114.3	7.7	5-1	3-1	4-1	6-2	8-2	4W
Pistons	6	2	0.75	111.1	101.8	9.3	2-1	4-1	0-0	6-2	6-2	1L

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The Lakers have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 122.0 points, 39.9 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 10.7 steals and 6.5 blocks while shooting 50.6% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 114.3 points and 41.0 rebounds per matchup.

Luka Doncic is averaging 36.1 points, 6.9 assists and 5.2 (41.9%) 3-pointers made, while Walker Kessler averages 10.4 rebounds.

The Pistons have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 109.8 points, 43.6 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 9.0 steals and 6.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 75.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 103.3 points and 45.1 rebounds.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 22.6 points and 7.4 assists, while Ausar Thompson has an average of 7.6 rebounds and Duncan Robinson 4.2 (49.4%) 3-pointers made.

Best Bet

We are happy to get with Lakers against the spread in this NBA matchup. -108 is available that the underdogs are able to cover +4.5 and that looks very reasonable.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +4.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 4 consecutive games.
• The +4.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +4.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pistons in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pistons in 8 of their last 10 games against Lakers.

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Lakers +4.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers 114 - 113 Pistons

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Lakers to win by a 114-113 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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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.

With a 65% chance of securing victory, Detroit Pistons are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -189. LA Lakers are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +160.

The current spread is 4.5 and the total points line is 221.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 221.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Lakers

+160

Pistons

-189

Point Spread

Lakers +4.5

-108

Pistons -4.5

-112

Total Points

Under 221.5

-110

Over 221.5

-110

The Pistons have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 107.90 points per contest and conceding 104.00.

The Lakers have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games away from home, averaging 106.80 points scored and 106.20 points allowed.

The Pistons beat the Lakers 113-110 in their most recent meeting at Little Caesars Arena. Looking back at the last 8 head-to-head meetings at Little Caesars Arena, the Pistons have posted five victories, while the Lakers have logged three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O221.5	U221.5
Detroit Pistons Home Stats		7-3	211.90	107.90	104.00	3	7
LA Lakers Away Stats		6-4	213.00	106.80	106.20	3	7

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O221.5 = Games Over 221.5 Points
• U221.5 = Games Under 221.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers Stats

Detroit Pistons Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 236.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 213.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 221.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 221.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 122.00 pts and allowed 114.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 106.80 pts and allowed 106.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 213.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 211.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 221.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 221.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 109.80 pts and allowed 103.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 107.90 pts and allowed 104.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.40 (61%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.20 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 24.60 (79.87%)
• Rebounds: Total 39.9, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 29.10
• Assists: 24.00
• Blocks: 6.50
• Steals: 10.70
• Turnovers : 16.30
• Personal Fouls: 24.30

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.90 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.80 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.60 (77.78%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.2, Offensive 11.20, Defensive 29.00
• Assists: 23.00
• Blocks: 6.40
• Steals: 9.40
• Turnovers : 16.70
• Personal Fouls: 20.60

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.20 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.70 (75.32%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.6, Offensive 10.50, Defensive 33.10
• Assists: 26.10
• Blocks: 6.30
• Steals: 9.00
• Turnovers : 14.90
• Personal Fouls: 23.10

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.90 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.90 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.40 (78.46%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.7, Offensive 12.20, Defensive 31.50
• Assists: 24.30
• Blocks: 5.90
• Steals: 9.10
• Turnovers : 14.60
• Personal Fouls: 23.20

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
76ers	8	2	0.8	109.4	106.6	2.8	4-1	4-1	2-0	8-2	8-2	1L
Celtics	7	2	0.778	114.8	105.1	9.7	5-0	2-2	2-0	7-1	7-2	2W
Raptors	5	4	0.556	118.2	112.8	5.4	2-1	3-3	0-0	4-1	5-4	1W
Knicks	4	4	0.5	110	105.1	4.9	3-2	1-2	1-3	4-4	4-4	2W
Nets	2	6	0.25	106.6	112.9	-6.3	1-3	1-3	0-2	2-7	2-7	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	6	2	0.75	111.1	101.8	9.3	2-1	4-1	0-0	6-2	6-2	1L
Cavaliers	5	4	0.556	119.2	114.7	4.5	4-1	1-3	1-0	4-2	5-4	1W
Pacers	3	7	0.3	110.3	114.2	-3.9	0-5	3-2	0-1	1-5	3-7	1L
Bulls	1	7	0.125	111.6	129.6	-18	0-2	1-5	1-0	1-7	1-7	6L
Bucks	1	8	0.111	109.7	122.1	-12.4	1-4	0-4	1-2	1-6	1-8	5L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	6	4	0.6	118.1	114.9	3.2	2-2	4-2	4-1	7-1	6-4	4W
Wizards	4	6	0.4	107.8	112.5	-4.7	2-2	2-4	2-3	4-5	4-6	3L
Heat	3	6	0.333	116	122.6	-6.6	1-3	2-3	1-1	2-2	3-6	1L
Hornets	3	7	0.3	96.3	110.2	-13.9	2-4	1-3	2-2	3-7	3-7	6L
Magic	2	6	0.25	105.5	115	-9.5	0-4	2-2	0-2	2-4	2-6	3L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	8	2	0.8	112.2	104.2	8	5-0	3-2	1-0	5-2	8-2	4W
Trail Blazers	6	2	0.75	121.4	112.4	9	1-1	5-1	2-0	6-2	6-2	1L
Timberwolves	7	3	0.7	118.4	107.7	10.7	3-1	4-2	0-0	3-2	7-3	3W
Nuggets	5	3	0.625	115.3	113.1	2.2	2-2	3-1	0-2	3-3	5-3	2W
Jazz	1	8	0.111	106.9	118.2	-11.3	1-4	0-4	0-1	1-8	1-8	7L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	8	2	0.8	122	114.3	7.7	5-1	3-1	4-1	6-2	8-2	4W
Warriors	6	3	0.667	117.8	113	4.8	4-1	2-2	3-2	5-3	6-3	6W
Suns	2	5	0.286	113.9	121.4	-7.5	2-2	0-3	1-1	1-5	2-5	1W
Clippers	1	7	0.125	109.1	115.6	-6.5	1-3	0-4	1-3	1-5	1-7	7L
Kings	1	8	0.111	109.2	123.3	-14.1	0-4	1-4	0-2	1-8	1-8	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	7	2	0.778	117.9	107.6	10.3	4-1	3-1	2-1	3-2	7-2	1L
Spurs	7	2	0.778	117.7	108.7	9	4-2	3-0	2-1	7-2	7-2	7W
Grizzlies	6	3	0.667	117.9	111.8	6.1	2-3	4-0	0-1	6-2	6-3	3L
Mavericks	5	4	0.556	112.1	110.9	1.2	3-2	2-2	1-3	3-4	5-4	1W
Pelicans	4	5	0.444	120.2	118.8	1.4	3-3	1-2	1-0	3-4	4-5	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	8	2	0.8	109.4	106.6	2.8	4-1	4-1	2-0	8-2	8-2	1L
Celtics	7	2	0.778	114.8	105.1	9.7	5-0	2-2	2-0	7-1	7-2	2W
Pistons	6	2	0.75	111.1	101.8	9.3	2-1	4-1	0-0	6-2	6-2	1L
Hawks	6	4	0.6	118.1	114.9	3.2	2-2	4-2	4-1	7-1	6-4	4W
Raptors	5	4	0.556	118.2	112.8	5.4	2-1	3-3	0-0	4-1	5-4	1W
Cavaliers	5	4	0.556	119.2	114.7	4.5	4-1	1-3	1-0	4-2	5-4	1W
Knicks	4	4	0.5	110	105.1	4.9	3-2	1-2	1-3	4-4	4-4	2W
Wizards	4	6	0.4	107.8	112.5	-4.7	2-2	2-4	2-3	4-5	4-6	3L
Heat	3	6	0.333	116	122.6	-6.6	1-3	2-3	1-1	2-2	3-6	1L
Hornets	3	7	0.3	96.3	110.2	-13.9	2-4	1-3	2-2	3-7	3-7	6L
Pacers	3	7	0.3	110.3	114.2	-3.9	0-5	3-2	0-1	1-5	3-7	1L
Magic	2	6	0.25	105.5	115	-9.5	0-4	2-2	0-2	2-4	2-6	3L
Nets	2	6	0.25	106.6	112.9	-6.3	1-3	1-3	0-2	2-7	2-7	1L
Bulls	1	7	0.125	111.6	129.6	-18	0-2	1-5	1-0	1-7	1-7	6L
Bucks	1	8	0.111	109.7	122.1	-12.4	1-4	0-4	1-2	1-6	1-8	5L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	8	2	0.8	122	114.3	7.7	5-1	3-1	4-1	6-2	8-2	4W
Rockets	7	2	0.778	117.9	107.6	10.3	4-1	3-1	2-1	3-2	7-2	1L
Thunder	8	2	0.8	112.2	104.2	8	5-0	3-2	1-0	5-2	8-2	4W
Spurs	7	2	0.778	117.7	108.7	9	4-2	3-0	2-1	7-2	7-2	7W
Trail Blazers	6	2	0.75	121.4	112.4	9	1-1	5-1	2-0	6-2	6-2	1L
Timberwolves	7	3	0.7	118.4	107.7	10.7	3-1	4-2	0-0	3-2	7-3	3W
Grizzlies	6	3	0.667	117.9	111.8	6.1	2-3	4-0	0-1	6-2	6-3	3L
Warriors	6	3	0.667	117.8	113	4.8	4-1	2-2	3-2	5-3	6-3	6W
Nuggets	5	3	0.625	115.3	113.1	2.2	2-2	3-1	0-2	3-3	5-3	2W
Mavericks	5	4	0.556	112.1	110.9	1.2	3-2	2-2	1-3	3-4	5-4	1W
Pelicans	4	5	0.444	120.2	118.8	1.4	3-3	1-2	1-0	3-4	4-5	1L
Suns	2	5	0.286	113.9	121.4	-7.5	2-2	0-3	1-1	1-5	2-5	1W
Clippers	1	7	0.125	109.1	115.6	-6.5	1-3	0-4	1-3	1-5	1-7	7L
Kings	1	8	0.111	109.2	123.3	-14.1	0-4	1-4	0-2	1-8	1-8	2L
Jazz	1	8	0.111	106.9	118.2	-11.3	1-4	0-4	0-1	1-8	1-8	7L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	8	2	0.8	122	114.3	7.7	5-1	3-1	4-1	6-2	8-2	4W
Thunder	8	2	0.8	112.2	104.2	8	5-0	3-2	1-0	5-2	8-2	4W
76ers	8	2	0.8	109.4	106.6	2.8	4-1	4-1	2-0	8-2	8-2	1L
Celtics	7	2	0.778	114.8	105.1	9.7	5-0	2-2	2-0	7-1	7-2	2W
Rockets	7	2	0.778	117.9	107.6	10.3	4-1	3-1	2-1	3-2	7-2	1L
Spurs	7	2	0.778	117.7	108.7	9	4-2	3-0	2-1	7-2	7-2	7W
Pistons	6	2	0.75	111.1	101.8	9.3	2-1	4-1	0-0	6-2	6-2	1L
Trail Blazers	6	2	0.75	121.4	112.4	9	1-1	5-1	2-0	6-2	6-2	1L
Timberwolves	7	3	0.7	118.4	107.7	10.7	3-1	4-2	0-0	3-2	7-3	3W
Warriors	6	3	0.667	117.8	113	4.8	4-1	2-2	3-2	5-3	6-3	6W
Grizzlies	6	3	0.667	117.9	111.8	6.1	2-3	4-0	0-1	6-2	6-3	3L
Nuggets	5	3	0.625	115.3	113.1	2.2	2-2	3-1	0-2	3-3	5-3	2W
Hawks	6	4	0.6	118.1	114.9	3.2	2-2	4-2	4-1	7-1	6-4	4W
Cavaliers	5	4	0.556	119.2	114.7	4.5	4-1	1-3	1-0	4-2	5-4	1W
Mavericks	5	4	0.556	112.1	110.9	1.2	3-2	2-2	1-3	3-4	5-4	1W
Raptors	5	4	0.556	118.2	112.8	5.4	2-1	3-3	0-0	4-1	5-4	1W
Knicks	4	4	0.5	110	105.1	4.9	3-2	1-2	1-3	4-4	4-4	2W
Pelicans	4	5	0.444	120.2	118.8	1.4	3-3	1-2	1-0	3-4	4-5	1L
Wizards	4	6	0.4	107.8	112.5	-4.7	2-2	2-4	2-3	4-5	4-6	3L
Heat	3	6	0.333	116	122.6	-6.6	1-3	2-3	1-1	2-2	3-6	1L
Hornets	3	7	0.3	96.3	110.2	-13.9	2-4	1-3	2-2	3-7	3-7	6L
Pacers	3	7	0.3	110.3	114.2	-3.9	0-5	3-2	0-1	1-5	3-7	1L
Suns	2	5	0.286	113.9	121.4	-7.5	2-2	0-3	1-1	1-5	2-5	1W
Nets	2	6	0.25	106.6	112.9	-6.3	1-3	1-3	0-2	2-7	2-7	1L
Magic	2	6	0.25	105.5	115	-9.5	0-4	2-2	0-2	2-4	2-6	3L
Bulls	1	7	0.125	111.6	129.6	-18	0-2	1-5	1-0	1-7	1-7	6L
Clippers	1	7	0.125	109.1	115.6	-6.5	1-3	0-4	1-3	1-5	1-7	7L
Bucks	1	8	0.111	109.7	122.1	-12.4	1-4	0-4	1-2	1-6	1-8	5L
Kings	1	8	0.111	109.2	123.3	-14.1	0-4	1-4	0-2	1-8	1-8	2L
Jazz	1	8	0.111	106.9	118.2	-11.3	1-4	0-4	0-1	1-8	1-8	7L

• 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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