Detroit Pistons (24-8) vs. LA Lakers (20-10)
December 30, 2025 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: LA Lakers +2.5; Over/Under: 231.5
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The Los Angeles Lakers play host to the Detroit Pistons at the Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night. Here’s a Lakers vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Lakers vs Pistons Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons have been in great shape, as they’ve won nine of their last 13 games overall. However, they are actually trying to avoid a third straight loss in this one after getting routed by the resurgent Clippers in a 112-99 loss on Sunday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 27 points and nine assists on nine of 18 shooting. Jalen Duren added 18 points with 14 rebounds on eight of 12 shooting, while Jaden Ivey chipped in with 11 points off the bench, but no other player scored more than eight points. As a team, the Pistons shot just 41 percent from the field and seven of 29 from the 3-point line as they struggled to score against the Clippers’ defense from the start. They scored just 20 points in the first quarter to trail by 18 points at halftime. Things only got worse in the third quarter, where the deficit ballooned to 26 points.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling for consistency as they’ve lost four of their last seven games overall. But they will be eager to build some momentum after making light work of the struggling Kings in a 125-101 win on Sunday. Luka Doncic led the team with 34 points, five rebounds and seven assists, LeBron James added 24 points with five assists while Nick Smith Jr provided the spark off the bench with 21 points in just 24 minutes. As a team, the Lakers shot 53 percent from the field and 15 of 38 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Kings from the tipoff and poured in 38 points in the second quarter to lead by 15 points going into halftime. They just didn’t let up until the final buzzer to secure the much-needed win at home.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last eight games at Crypto.com Arena following a loss.
- The Lakers have won seven of their last eight home games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in six of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last 12 Tuesday games as favorites.
- The Lakers have lost nine of their last 11 night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games following a win.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at Crypto.com Arena against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last four games as road favorites against the Lakers have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Lakers’ last four home games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Lakers vs Pistons Prediction
The Pistons are keeping an eye on Caris LeVert who is currently day to day with a knee injury, while the Lakers have already ruled out Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent and Austin Reaves. The Pistons will be disappointed with their last two defeats as they were running through teams on a nightly basis, but now they are up against a banged up Lakers squad who have been struggling over the past two weeks. I would be interested in the Lakers if they were at full health, but the loss of players like Reaves and Hachimura really make the Lakers vulnerable. With that being said, I am looking at the Pistons to bounce back with a gritty win and cover at the short line.
