Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 18

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 18, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Lakers (3-10) are -7.5 favorites vs. the Pistons (3-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 226.5 points
  • Friday, November 18, 2022 at 10:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on SportsNet LA & BSDET

The Detroit Pistons visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EST in Los Angeles.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Pistons vs Lakers Over/Under is 226.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pistons are 7-8 against the spread, while the Lakers are 3-10 against the spread.


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Pistons vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Detroit Pistons+7.5 -110O 226.5 -110230
Los Angeles Lakers -7.5 -110U 226.5 -110-300

Lakers vs Pistons Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Friday‘s game with 67.7% confidence.

Lakers vs Pistons Spread Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

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


  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 46 of their last 73 games (+15.49 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 2Q Spread in 41 of their last 65 games (+14.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 44 games (+12.54 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 23 away games (+12.00 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 65 games (+11.05 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 51 of their last 78 games (+21.04 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 37 games at home (+18.10 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 48 games (+13.73 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 38 of their last 63 games (+10.50 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games at home (+9.78 Units / 27% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 7-8 (-1.8 Units / -10.23% ROI).

  • 3-13 against the Moneyline (-8.5 Units / -50.9% ROI)
  • 9-7 against the Over for game total points (+1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI)
  • 7-9 against the Under for game total points (-2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 3-10 (-8.05 Units / -56.1% ROI).

  • 3-10 against the Moneyline (-7.2 Units / -50.17% ROI)
  • 7-6 against the Over for game total points (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI)
  • 6-7 against the Under for game total points (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 78 games (-31.47 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 75 games (-30.40 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 77 games (-30.00 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 78 games (-27.90 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 28 of their last 77 games (-25.45 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 84 games (-27.60 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 73 games (-24.18 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 1Q Spread in 33 of their last 84 games (-23.49 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 77 games (-19.51 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 15 of their last 41 away games (-13.70 Units / -30% ROI)

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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

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

Injury Report: Lakers vs. PistonsFriday‘s Game, Nov. 18

  • Thomas Bryant (Lakers): Lakers say Bryant underwent surgery on his left thumb and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
  • Juan Toscano-Anderson (Lakers): Toscano-Anderson is questionable for Friday’s (Nov. 18) game against Detroit.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is probable for Friday’s (Nov. 18) game against Detroit.
  • LeBron James (Lakers): James is questionable for Friday’s (Nov. 18) game against Detroit.
  • Dennis Schroder (Lakers): Lakers head coach Darvin Ham announced that Schroder will undergo surgery on his thumb and be out three-to-four weeks.
  • Isaiah Stewart (Pistons): Stewart will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Cade Cunningham (Pistons): The Pistons announced that Cunningham will miss at least the next three games due to left shin soreness.

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 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 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

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


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