LA Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction NBA Picks 11/4/24

The Los Angeles Lakers invade Little Caesars Arena to battle the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Here’s a LA Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include an LA Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Pick.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in decent form as they've won four of their first six games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after sneaking past the Raptors in a 131-125 road win on Friday. Anthony Davis led the team with 38 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks on 14 of 20 shooting, LeBron James added 27 points with six rebounds and 10 assists, Austin Reaves tallied 20 points while D'Angelo Russell chipped in with 19 points and six assists. As a team, the Lakers shot 47 percent from the field and 11 of 32 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 43 points in the first quarter to take a 26-point lead which proved to be just enough to hold off a late charge from the Raptors.

Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have shown signs of life lately as they've now won two of their last three games after taking down the Nets in a 106-92 road win last night. Cade Cunningham led the team with 19 points, six rebounds, and five assists, Tobias Harris and Malik Beasley each scored 18 points, Jaden Ivey tallied 15 points with five assists while Jalen Duren chipped in with 13 points, 17 rebounds, and three blocks. As a team, the Pistons shot 48 percent from the field and 11 of 36 from the 3-point line, but this win was more about their defense, particularly in the second half where they restricted the Nets to just 35 points.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

• The Lakers have won each of their last 13 games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Pistons have lost each of their last 12 games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
• The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against the Pistons.

The Lakers could be shorthanded again with D'Angelo Russell currently listed as questionable with a right foot contusion, while the Pistons are still missing Ausar Thompson who is out with an illness. The Pistons have surprised me a bit lately as they've won two of their last three overall and they played great defense in last night's upset win over the Nets. However, it's going to be tough for the Pistons to replicate that effort on zero days' rest, so I am happy to go with the Lakers to get the win and cover at the modest line.