Lakers vs. Pistons Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 23

Lakers vs. Pistons Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
• Time: 10:30 PM ET
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
• Coverage: SportsNet LA and FDSDET

The Los Angeles Lakers (16-12) are favored (-6) to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Detroit Pistons (12-17) at 10:30 PM ET on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena. The contest airs on SportsNet LA and FDSDET. The matchup has an over/under of 224.5.

Lakers vs. Pistons Odds & Spread

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Lakers vs. Pistons Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Lakers win (74.7%)

Lakers vs. Pistons Betting Trends

• The Lakers have covered the spread in a game 14 times this season (14-14-0).
• The Pistons have 14 wins against the spread in 29 games this year.
• Lakers games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 11 times out of 29 chances this season.
• The Pistons have eclipsed the over/under 51.7% of the time this season (15 of 29 games with a set point total).
• Los Angeles has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered seven times in 12 opportunities at home, and it has covered seven times in 16 opportunities on the road.
• The Lakers have exceeded the over/under more consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in five of 12 home matchups (41.7%). In road games, they have hit the over in six of 16 games (37.5%).
• This year, Detroit is 5-7-1 at home against the spread (.385 winning percentage). Away, it is 9-6-1 ATS (.562).
• In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Pistons' games have finished above the over/under at home (53.8%, seven of 13) compared to on the road (50%, eight of 16).

Lakers Leaders

• Anthony Davis averages 26.9 points, 11.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
• LeBron James averages 23.0 points, 7.9 rebounds and 8.9 assists, shooting 48.9% from the field and 34.9% from downtown, with 2.0 made 3-pointers per game.
• Austin Reaves is averaging 17.2 points, 5.0 assists and 3.7 boards.
• D'Angelo Russell averages 12.8 points, 2.9 boards and 4.7 assists, shooting 41.9% from the field and 33.8% from beyond the arc, with 2.0 made treys per contest.
• Rui Hachimura is averaging 12.0 points, 5.7 boards and 1.7 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.7 blocked shots.

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham's numbers on the season are 24.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 9.7 assists per game. He is also draining 45.7% of his shots from the floor and 38.5% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.5 triples.
• Per game, Jaden Ivey provides the Pistons 17.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.4 blocks.
• The Pistons are receiving 13.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game from Tobias Harris.
• The Pistons are getting 16.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game from Malik Beasley.
• Jalen Duren's numbers on the season are 9.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest. He is making 70.0% of his shots from the field.

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