Pistons vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 30

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  • The Pistons are -2.5 favorites vs. the Lakers
  • Total (Over/Under): 232.5 points
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The Detroit Pistons visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EST in Los Angeles, CA.

The Pistons are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Pistons vs Lakers Over/Under is 232.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pistons are 17-15 against the spread, while the Lakers are 17-13 against the spread.


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Pistons vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Detroit Pistons-2.5 -110O 232.5 -105-145
Los Angeles Lakers +2.5 -110U 232.5 -115120

Lakers vs Pistons Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Tuesday‘s game with 51.0% 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 Lakers will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 53.9% confidence.


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  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 2Q Spread in 46 of their last 73 games (+17.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 61 games (+17.00 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 1H Spread in 48 of their last 78 games (+14.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 22 games (+12.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 31 games (+12.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 48 games (+15.80 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 36 of their last 54 games (+15.15 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 51 of their last 80 games (+11.55 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 29 of their last 44 games (+11.20 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 55 games (+10.90 Units / 18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 17-15 (+0.5 Units / 1.42% ROI).

  • 24-8 against the Moneyline (+10.9 Units / 13.13% ROI)
  • 16-16 against the Over for game total points (-1.6 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 16-16 against the Under for game total points (-1.6 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 17-13 (+2.7 Units / 8.18% ROI).

  • 20-10 against the Moneyline (+9.75 Units / 13.32% ROI)
  • 19-11 against the Over for game total points (+6.9 Units / 20.91% ROI)
  • 11-19 against the Under for game total points (-9.9 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 27 of their last 69 games (-25.89 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 49 games (-25.45 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 32 of their last 82 games (-24.80 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 34 of their last 84 games (-23.35 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 18 of their last 54 games (-23.35 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 88 games (-24.15 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 34 of their last 77 games (-22.33 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 86 games (-18.90 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 2H Spread in 33 of their last 79 games (-18.35 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 42 away games (-17.70 Units / -33% ROI)

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

The Lakers are 19-1 (.950) when scoring 110 or more points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .638

The Lakers are 15-5 (.750) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Lakers were 9-4 (.692) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points in the 2023-24 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .604

The Lakers are 62-29 (.681) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .542

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

The Lakers have averaged 1.40 points per shot (3,516 points/2,503 shots) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Lakers averaged 30.1 points in the paint per game (2,470 points/82 games) in the first half in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.4

The Lakers have a 34% free throw rate (838 free throw attempts/2,503 field goal attempts) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 28%

The Lakers are shooting 53% (569/1,084) at home this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers are 19-1 (.950) when scoring 110 or more points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .638

The Lakers are 15-5 (.750) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Lakers were 9-4 (.692) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points in the 2023-24 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .604

The Lakers are 62-29 (.681) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .542

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 1.40 points per shot (3,516 points/2,503 shots) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Lakers averaged 30.1 points in the paint per game (2,470 points/82 games) in the first half in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.4

The Lakers have a 34% free throw rate (838 free throw attempts/2,503 field goal attempts) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 28%

The Lakers are shooting 53% (569/1,084) at home this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers are 19-1 (.950) when scoring 110 or more points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .638

The Lakers are 15-5 (.750) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Lakers were 9-4 (.692) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points in the 2023-24 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .604

The Lakers are 62-29 (.681) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .542

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 1.40 points per shot (3,516 points/2,503 shots) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Lakers averaged 30.1 points in the paint per game (2,470 points/82 games) in the first half in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.4

The Lakers have a 34% free throw rate (838 free throw attempts/2,503 field goal attempts) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 28%

The Lakers are shooting 53% (569/1,084) at home this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%


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