LA Lakers (46-25) vs. Detroit Pistons (51-19)
March 23, 2026 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Pistons +2.5; Over/Under: 0.0001
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The LA Lakers and Detroit Pistons meet Monday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs. Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs. Lakers Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Heat and Magic and play the Pacers next. The Lakers have won 22 of their last 31 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116.5 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 114.9 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.4 points and 7.9 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 23.5 points and 4.8 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Wizards and Warriors and play the Hawks next. The Pistons have won 6 of their last 7 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 117.4 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 109.5 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.5 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 19.2 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won nine of their last 10 games as underdogs.
- The Lakers have lost three of their last four games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last nine games.
- The Pistons have lost four of their last five games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last seven Monday games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Lakers’ last five games as favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Pistons vs Lakers Injury Report
Isaiah Stewart, Marcus Sasser, and Cade Cunningham are out for the Pistons.
Maxi Kleber, Rui Hachimura, and Marcus Smart are questionable for the Lakers.
Pistons vs Lakers Prediction
The Lakers have some injuries that are worth monitoring before locking in a bet but I’m still backing them here with the cheap price. At some point the Cade injury is going to impact the Pistons, and that will usually be the case against good teams. The Lakers are as hot as fish grease right now with a 9-1 SU and 8-2 ATS record in their last 10 games.
The Lakers have positioned themselves nicely for the third seed in the west and are gaining confidence across the board. We’re laying a bucket. as consistent as the Pistons have been this season, being without their best player will play a role here. Give me the Lakers to keep things rolling.
