LA Lakers (4-2) vs. Detroit Pistons (2-5)
November 4, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Pistons +6.5; Over/Under: +226.5
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The LA Lakers and Detroit Pistons meet Monday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs LA Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs LA Lakers Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Raptors, lost to the Cavaliers, and they play the Grizzlies and 76ers next. The LA Lakers are averaging 118.3 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 49.5 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 31.8 points and 12 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 22.2 points and 6.7 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 6.8 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Knicks, beat the Nets, and they play the Hornets and Hawks next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 105 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 19.3 points and 3.3 assists. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons vs LA Lakers Injury Report
The Lakers will be without Christian Koloko, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Christian Wood, while D’Angelo Russell is questionable and Austin Reaves and Anthony Davis are probable. The Pistons will be without Bobi Klintman and Ausar Thompson.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 15 home games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Lakers have won each of their last 13 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in 14 of their last 15 home games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Tobias Harris ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Cade Cunningham ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for assists per game (6.9) this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- LeBron James ranks 1st amongst qualified Forwards for assists per game (7.2) this season.
- Rui Hachimura ranks 6th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (52.6%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (4.7).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for Q4 points per game this season (21.7).
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (82.7%).
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.5).
Detroit Pistons vs LA Lakers Prediction
The Detroit Pistons keep finding ways to hang around, but they’re still losing, and eventually, that’s going to lead to bigger and bigger losses. It’s hard to keep playing hard when you don’t get results. The LA Lakers have won the games they’re supposed to win this season, and they’re 4-2 ATS. Games like this are must-win for the Lakers if they’re going to stay in the thick of the playoffs standings. The line is reasonable. Give me the Lakers.
