Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24
The Lakers are favored by 5.5 points in a non-conference matchup against the Pistons. The over/under line is set at 224.
Los Angeles is currently on a three-game winning streak and is 6th in the Western Conference. Detroit is 10th in the East and has a record of 12-17.
DETROIT PISTONS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Detroit Pistons +5.5
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.
WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 122-120 in favor of the Lakers.
- Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 25 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 13 threes.
Can the Detroit Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Detroit improved to 12-17 on the season with a 133-125 road win over the Suns on Saturday. The Pistons, who were +5.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 258, well over the pre-game line of 224.5.
Detroit took control early, going on a 10-0 run to turn a 12-9 deficit into a 19-12 lead. They won the 1st quarter 41-26, but the Suns fought back in the 2nd, outscoring Detroit 33-23. The Pistons responded by winning the 3rd quarter 39-35 and entered the 4th with a 103-94 lead. Despite being outscored 31-30 in the final quarter, Detroit held on for the win.
The Pistons put up 133 points in their win over the Suns, shooting 55.1% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 48.7% clip. Cade Cunningham led the way with 28 points and 13 assists, while Jaden Ivey added 20 points and 8 assists, knocking down 4 threes at 66.7%.
Malik Beasley contributed 5 threes, finishing with 18 points. Cunningham scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Ivey and Jalen Duren each had 10 points in the opening period.
Despite giving up 125 points, the Pistons managed to secure a win over the Suns on Saturday. Detroit allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter but gave up 33 in the 2nd, 35 in the 3rd, and 31 in the 4th. The Suns shot 57% from the field.
The Pistons also allowed Phoenix to hit 14 threes at a 48% clip. The Suns went to the line 23 times, making 21 free throws. Detroit gave up 6 offensive rebounds while recording 13 steals and 4 blocks.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Los Angeles?
The Lakers improved to 16-12 on the season with a 103-99 win over the Kings on Saturday. L.A. picked up the road victory as +4 point underdogs, and the game’s total of 202 points fell well short of the 227.5-point line.
Los Angeles took control early, leading 31-26 after the 1st quarter. The Kings narrowed the gap by outscoring the Lakers 27-25 in the 2nd quarter, but L.A. regained momentum by edging Sacramento 25-24 in the 3rd. Both teams scored 22 points in the 4th quarter, allowing the Lakers to hold on for the win.
LeBron James led the Lakers to a 103-99 win over the Kings, finishing with 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 54.2% from the field. D’Angelo Russell added 20 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 threes at 42.9% efficiency.
The Lakers struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at 25.7%, while shooting 48.2% overall. LeBron scored 12 points in the 1st quarter and 11 in the 2nd, adding 7 more in the 4th.
The Lakers’ defense was solid throughout, limiting the Kings to just 99 points in their win. They gave up 26 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd but tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing 24 points in the 3rd and 22 in the 4th.
Los Angeles held Sacramento to 43% shooting, including just 27% from beyond the arc, where the Kings made 10 threes. The Lakers also sent the Kings to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers grabbed 39 rebounds, allowed 11 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals and 6 blocks.