| MATCHUP | Detroit Pistons | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 24-8 | 20-10 |
| Spread | -2.5 -110 | +2.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -142 | +120 |
| Total | Over 232.5 (-108) | Under 232.5 (-112) |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | |
| Time | 10:30 PM EST | |
| TV | NBC | |
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Jazz and Clippers, and they play the Heat next. The Pistons have won 7 of their last 10 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 118.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 26.5 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 18.2 points and 1.8 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.9 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers lost to the Rockets, beat the Kings, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Lakers have lost 3 of their last 4 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 117.2 points on 50.1 percent shooting and allowing 116.9 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.7 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 26.6 points and 5.2 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.8 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 38.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have won seven of their last eight games against the Pistons at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in six of their last seven games at Crypto.com Arena against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last six Tuesday games.
- The Lakers have lost four of their last five home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games following a win.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at Crypto.com Arena against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last four games at Crypto.com Arena following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Pistons’ last six road games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Marcus Smart is one of only five players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
- LeBron James is one of only nine players in the league to have recorded 10+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Isaiah Stewart ranks 4th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (2.0) this season.
- Javonte Green ranks 5th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (70.0%).
- Eight different Lakers players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (81.1%).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (23.7).
Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
The Lakers will be without Gabe Vincent, Rui Hachimura, and Austin Reaves.
Caris LeVert is doubtful for the Pistons.
Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Pistons aren’t covering numbers lately, but the line is so soft, you’re basically predicting the winner in this spot. The Lakers are having a rough week and have serious scoring issues with Hachimura and Reaves out. The Pistons keep winning games, and they’re a youngish team that usually gives those old legs of the Lakers fits. The Lakers also don’t want to see this Pistons defensive pressure when they’re already having issues scoring. The Lakers have scored fewer than 110 points in 4 of their last 9 games. I’ll lay the bucket with the Pistons.