LA Clippers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 26

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 26, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Clippers (19-15) are -5.5 favorites vs. the Pistons (8-27)
  • Total (Over/Under): 222.5 points
  • Monday, December 26, 2022 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSDET & BSSC

The LA Clippers visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Detroit.

The Clippers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Clippers vs Pistons Over/Under is 223.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Clippers are 17-17 against the spread, while the Pistons are 16-16 against the spread.


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Clippers vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
LA Clippers-5.5 -115O 223.5 -110-225
Detroit Pistons +5.5 -105U 223.5 -110+185

Pistons vs Clippers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Clippers will win Monday‘s game with 64.0% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Clippers will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 55.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Clippers and Pistons, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The LA Clippers have covered the 3Q Spread in 54 of their last 84 games (+21.24 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 43 of their last 72 games (+12.99 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 4Q Spread in 27 of their last 40 away games (+12.74 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Moneyline in 44 of their last 84 games (+12.65 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 40 games (+10.60 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 57 games (+23.60 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 63 games (+23.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 2Q Spread in 55 of their last 84 games (+22.31 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 48 of their last 74 games (+18.26 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 42 games at home (+15.09 Units / 32% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone 17-17 (-1.7 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 19-15 against the Moneyline (+0.2 Units / 0.32% ROI)
  • 13-21 against the Over for game total points (-10.1 Units / -27.01% ROI)
  • 21-13 against the Under for game total points (+6.7 Units / 17.91% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 16-16 (-1.6 Units / -4.16% ROI).

  • 8-27 against the Moneyline (-6.15 Units / -17.23% ROI)
  • 20-15 against the Over for game total points (+3.5 Units / 9.09% ROI)
  • 15-20 against the Under for game total points (-7 Units / -18.18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 76 games (-27.96 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 68 games (-25.77 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 42 games at home (-19.45 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 1Q Spread in 37 of their last 86 games (-16.99 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 4Q Spread in 28 of their last 68 games (-15.25 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 82 games (-38.71 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 28 of their last 81 games (-30.73 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 32 of their last 82 games (-20.90 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 1H Spread in 34 of their last 81 games (-16.80 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 61 games (-15.60 Units / -23% ROI)

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LA Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons

The LA Clippers are 25-6 (.806) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for seventh-best among NBA teams. The Houston Rockets have averaged 42.5 rebounds per game (4,036 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for third-lowest among NBA teams.

The Clippers are 59-13 (.819) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .699

The Clippers are 20-11 (.645) when turning the ball over fewer than 10 times since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .559

The Clippers are 24-4 (.857) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .744

Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the LA Clippers

The Pistons are 18-63 (.222) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Pistons are 2-25 (.074) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .317

The Pistons are 1-14 (.067) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .312

The Pistons are 3-14 (.167) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

Injury Report: Pistons vs. ClippersMonday‘s Game, Dec. 26

  • Cade Cunningham (Pistons): According the Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Cunningham is expected to have season-ending surgery on his left shin.
  • Isaiah Livers (Pistons): Livers will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks, according to Mike Curtis of The Detroit News.
  • Kawhi Leonard (Clippers): Leonard is out for Monday’s (Dec. 26) game against Detroit.

LA Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers are shooting 39% from three (1,109/2,825) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers have averaged 7.2 offensive rebounds per game (93 rebounds/13 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.6

The Clippers shot 41% from three (1,027/2,498) in the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers have averaged 103.9 points per game (1,351 points/13 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 112.6

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons are shooting 43% (526/1,232) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Pistons have an eFG% of 49% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Pistons have a TS% of 47% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50%

The Pistons are shooting 33% from three (1,035/3,150) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

LA Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (73 blocks/13 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Clippers have averaged 35.5 defensive rebounds per game (461 rebounds/13 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Clippers have averaged 34.9 defensive rebounds per game (5,820 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Clippers have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (479 blocks/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (5,300 rebounds/165 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Pistons have averaged 31.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,943 rebounds/93 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Pistons have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (56 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Pistons have averaged 6.2 steals per game (87 steals/14 games) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4


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