Detroit Pistons vs LA Lakers Prediction NBA Picks 12/23/24

The Detroit Pistons and LA Lakers meet Monday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs LA Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs LA Lakers Pick.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons lost to the Jazz, beat the Suns, and they play the Kings, Nuggets, and Magic next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 111 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.3 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 23.9 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.3 points and 4.2 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.

LA Lakers Betting Preview

The LA Lakers beat the Grizzlies and Kings, and they play the Warriors, Cavs, and Trail Blazers next. The LA Lakers are averaging 111.4 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 114.3 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 27.5 points and 11.7 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 22.6 points and 7.9 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and D’Angelo Russell is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

• The Lakers have won each of their last 11 games at Crypto.com Arena against teams that held a losing record.
• The Pistons have lost each of their last 10 night games at Crypto.com Arena.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
• The Lakers have covered the spread in five of their last six games at Crypto.com Arena against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Detroit Pistons vs LA Lakers Prediction

The LA Lakers have strung together three straight wins, they’re healthy, and they need to take advantage of games like this if they’re going to get where they’re trying to go. The Detroit Pistons are a below-average team that’s hard to trust, they’re 14-14-1 ATS despite being big dogs, and they’re worse on the road. The Pistons beat the Lakers last month, but I’m not putting much stock into that game. This line is reasonable. I’d side with the Lakers, as a loss or close win would be disappointing. A near-fully healthy Lakers team should roll.