Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 11

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 11, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Lakers (10-15) are -5.5 favorites vs. the Pistons (7-21)
  • Total (Over/Under): 233.5 points
  • Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 6:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSDET & SportsNet LA

The Los Angeles Lakers visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Detroit.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Lakers vs Pistons Over/Under is 233.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 10-15 against the spread, while the Pistons are 14-11 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers-5.5 -110O 233.5 -110-210
Detroit Pistons +5.5 -110U 233.5 -110+170

Pistons vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Sunday‘s game with 63.3% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 55.3% confidence.

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


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 38 away games (+21.13 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 24 games (+18.72 Units / 69% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2Q Spread in 19 of their last 22 games (+15.66 Units / 63% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 30 games (+15.20 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 78 games (+13.10 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 2Q Spread in 50 of their last 77 games (+19.66 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 50 games (+19.35 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 56 games (+18.94 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 77 games (+17.80 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 52 of their last 85 games (+14.61 Units / 15% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 10-15 (-6.55 Units / -23.78% ROI).

  • 10-15 against the Moneyline (-3.85 Units / -12.11% ROI)
  • 14-11 against the Over for game total points (+1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI)
  • 11-14 against the Under for game total points (-4.4 Units / -16% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 14-11 (+1.9 Units / 6.17% ROI).

  • 7-21 against the Moneyline (-1.75 Units / -6.1% ROI)
  • 15-13 against the Over for game total points (+0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI)
  • 13-15 against the Under for game total points (-3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 85 games (-27.10 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 85 games (-25.06 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 1Q Spread in 35 of their last 85 games (-20.19 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 82 games (-19.61 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 41 games at home (-18.03 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 80 games (-29.71 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 78 games (-26.55 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 80 games (-25.25 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 76 games (-21.33 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 80 games (-20.75 Units / -24% ROI)

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Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons

The Lakers are 11-25 (.306) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .555

The Lakers are 3-12 (.200) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .481

The Lakers are 5-8 (.385) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .479

The Lakers are 27-36 (.429) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

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. LakersSunday‘s Game, Dec. 11

  • Cade Cunningham (Pistons): Cunningham is out for Tuesday’s (Dec. 6) game and still does not have a timetable for his return.
  • Isaiah Livers (Pistons): Livers is QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s (Dec. 11) game against the Lakers.
  • Juan Toscano-Anderson (Lakers): The Lakers announced that Toscano-Anderson will miss about two weeks.
  • Wenyen Gabriel (Lakers): The Lakers announced that Gabriel will be our for at least a week.
  • LeBron James (Lakers): James is PROBABLE for Sunday’s (Dec. 11) game against Detroit.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is PROBABLE for Sunday’s (Dec. 11) game against Detroit.

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers are shooting 31% from three (124/404) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Lakers are shooting 32% from three (67/208) in the first half this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Lakers have made 9.5 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

The Lakers have averaged 55.5 points in the paint per game (722 points/13 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48.9

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%

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 5.8 blocks per game (284 blocks/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Lakers have blocked 867 shots since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Lakers have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (450 rebounds/13 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.1

The Lakers have averaged 8.1 steals per game (396 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

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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