Pistons vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 23

  • The Lakers are -5.5 favorites vs. the Pistons
  • Total (Over/Under): 224.5 points
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The Detroit Pistons visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EST in Los Angeles, CA.

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

The Pistons vs Lakers Over/Under is Not Found total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pistons are 15-13 against the spread, while the Lakers are 13-15 against the spread.


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Pistons vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Detroit Pistons+ +O Not Found ++
Los Angeles Lakers + +U Not Found ++

Lakers vs Pistons Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Monday‘s game with 77.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pistons and Lakers.

Lakers vs Pistons Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pistons will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 63.2% confidence.


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  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 44 away games (+19.19 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 4Q Spread in 46 of their last 72 games (+18.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 59 games (+13.79 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 away games (+11.25 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 1Q Spread in 49 of their last 82 games (+10.95 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 41 of their last 67 games (+22.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 47 of their last 77 games (+18.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 35 games (+10.88 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 1H Spread in 24 of their last 36 games at home (+10.25 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 18 games (+9.45 Units / 46% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 15-13 (+0.7 Units / 2.19% ROI).

  • 12-17 against the Moneyline (-1.15 Units / -3.44% ROI)
  • 15-13 against the Over for game total points (+0.7 Units / 2.19% ROI)
  • 13-15 against the Under for game total points (-3.5 Units / -10.97% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 13-15 (-3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI).

  • 16-12 against the Moneyline (+1.75 Units / 3.31% ROI)
  • 11-17 against the Over for game total points (-7.7 Units / -25% ROI)
  • 17-11 against the Under for game total points (+4.9 Units / 15.91% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 34 of their last 87 games (-22.97 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 87 games (-19.18 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 70 games (-16.97 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 74 games (-16.20 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 31 of their last 74 games (-15.60 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 76 games (-24.95 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 53 games (-16.98 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 59 games (-16.75 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 3Q Spread in 21 of their last 55 games (-15.87 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 61 games (-15.07 Units / -22% ROI)

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

The Pistons are 19-102 (.157) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .453

The Pistons were 4-21 (.160) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Pistons are 7-84 (.077) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .365

The Pistons were 4-31 (.114) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

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

The Lakers are 33-18 (.647) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th-best in the NBA. The Pistons have averaged 15.5 turnovers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-3rd-highest in the NBA.

The Lakers are 19-8 (.704) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .551

The Lakers are 32-16 (.667) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

The Lakers are 6-3 (.667) when forcing 10 or more steals this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .585

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (2,359 assists/ 1,522 TOs) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Pistons had an eFG% of 53% last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (1,073 assists/ 665 TOs) in the first half last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Pistons have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (2,317 assists/ 1,415 TOs) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 4.7 second chance points per game (384 points/82 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers averaged 30.1 points in the paint per game (2,470 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.4

The Lakers averaged 10.9 second chance points per game (435 points/40 games) on the road last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Lakers averaged 10.5 second chance points per game (860 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons averaged 6.5 steals per game (531 steals/82 games) last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pistons have averaged 6.7 steals per game (1,262 steals/189 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pistons have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (6,523 rebounds/189 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Pistons have averaged 6.7 steals per game (613 steals/92 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,047 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,320 steals/188 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Lakers have averaged 7.0 steals per game (659 steals/94 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Lakers have averaged 37.1 defensive rebounds per game (6,968 rebounds/188 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3


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