Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
| Game Time | 10:30 pm EST |
| Detroit Pistons Line | +5 |
| Los Angeles Lakers Line | -5 |
| Total | 224 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
The Detroit Pistons continue their Western road trip and their second stop is Los Angeles, where they are visiting the Lakers. The Lakers have been playing much better basketball, as they have left their recent slump behind them, and have now won three consecutive games. The Lakers are back home where they are playing their best basketball of the season. The Pistons are on their second stop of a four-game road trip in the West, and are coming off a huge victory in Phoenix.
Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura are day-to-day, J. Hood-Schifino, Jaxon Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood are out.
Detroit Pistons Injury Report: Jaden Ivey is day-to-day, Isiah Stewart is out.
Los Angeles Lakers Form and Trends
The Lakers have a 16-12 record this season and are sitting on the 5th place of the West. LA is 13-15 against the spread and 11-17 in over/under. The Lakers have a 9-3 home record, but are 7-5 against the spread, with a +3.3-point differential. The Lakers are 4-1 in their last 5 games, and 5-1 against the spread in their last 6. Under is 10-2 in their last 12 games.
The Lakers are coming off a 103-99 win in Sacramento, as they held the Kings into just 43% shooting from the field. LeBron James led LA’s offense with 32 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, but made just 1-8 from beyond the arc.
Anthony Davis leads the Lakers both in scoring with 26.9 points and in rebounding with 11.8 per game. LeBron James adds 23 points, 7.9 rebounds and a team-high 8.9 assists.
Detroit Pistons Recent Form and Trends
The Pistons have a 12-17 record this season and are sitting on the 10th place of the East. Detroit is 14-14-1 against the spread and 15-14 in over/under. The Pistons have a 7-9 road record, but are 9-6-1 against the spread, with a -0.4-point differential. The Pistons are 3-5 in their last 8 games. Over is 9-3 in their last 12 games.
The Pistons are coming off a huge 133-125 win in Phoenix, as they shot with 55% from the field and 49% from downtown. Seven Detroit players scored double figures, including all five of their starters. Cade Cunningham led Detroit’s offense with 28 points, adding a game-high 13 assists.
Cunningham leads the Pistons both in scoring with 24 points and in assists made with 9.7 per game, adding 7.1 rebounds per game. Jaden Ivey adds 17.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Lakers average 111.1 point per game, ranking 19th in the league. LA is shooting with 46.9% from the field (11th), and 34.4% from beyond the arc (22nd). Defensively, they have been less effective, allowing 113.7 points per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Pistons average 111.7 point per game, ranking 20th in the league. Detroit shooting with 46.5% from the field (14th), and 36.3% from beyond the arc (17th). Defensively, they are allowing 114.6 points per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Pistons won 115-103 at home. The Lakers are 7-1 in their last 8 meetings, and are 5-0 in their last 5 meetings in LA. The Lakers are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. Over is 5-2-1 in their last 8 meetings.
Prediction
In this Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, the Lakers are coming as -5 home favorites. The Lakers are rightfully favored, but the Pistons are playing much better lately. The Lakers are winning by just 3.3 points at home, while the Pistons are losing by just 0.4 points on the road this season, and are coming off a morale boosting win in Phoenix. Detroit has already won their Lakers once this season, and I have confidence that they can keep a close game once again tonight. Take the Detroit Pistons and lay the plus points on the road. Nick’s Pick: Detroit Pistons +5
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