Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons odds, tips and predictions

The Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) and Detroit Pistons (2-5) meet on Monday at Little Caesars Arena, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze the 24/7 NBA odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Lakers vs. Pistons Opportunities and meet our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season Series: First Meeting; Last season the Lakers went 2-0

The Lakers ended a two-game break with a 131-125 win at the Toronto Raptors on Friday. They failed to cover as 9-point favorites and the over (232) fell. LA led the game from start to finish and even had a 26-point lead in the second quarter. C Anthony Davis was an outstanding player with 38 points and 11 rebounds as well as 2 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks. F LeBron James He was also outstanding, contributing 27 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds.

The Pistons earned their second win in three games with a 106-92 win at the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday as 3-point underdogs with the under (219). All 5 Pistons starters scored in double figures, led by G Cade Cunningham with 19 points. Detroit dominated the boards and beat Brooklyn 47 to 27, thanks in part to C Jalen DurenThat's 17 rebounds. This balanced offensive performance and strong rebounding helped Detroit secure a solid win.

Odds for the Lakers at the Pistons

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• Moneyline (ML): Lakers -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Pistons +220 (Bet $100 to win $220)
• Against the Spread (ATS): Lakers -6.5 (-115) | Piston +6.5 (-105)
• Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Lakers key injuries at Pistons

Lakers

• F Anthony Davis (Hip) probably
• G Austin Reaves (Ankle) probably
• G D'Angelo Russell (foot) questionable

Pistons

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Lakers at Pistons tips and predictions

forecast

Lakers 120, Pistons 110

Money line

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The Lakers (-275) come into the game rested after not playing since Friday, while the Pistons are back-to-back in the return game. I have LA winning and covering the spread, after which I take my bet.

Against the spread

BET LAKERS -6.5 (-110).

Despite the trip, the Lakers are entering their game with fresh legs, while Detroit is playing its second game in a row. Los Angeles has had a good ATS performance this season, posting a record of 5-1-0.

In contrast, the Pistons have struggled on offense: They average just 104 points per game – second-worst in the NBA – and commit nearly 18 turnovers per game, severely limiting their ball control.

The Lakers have dominated this game in the past, going 7-0 in their last seven games against Detroit and 15-2 in their last 17 against Eastern Conference opponents.

The Pistons, meanwhile, have struggled at Little Caesars Arena, on a 10-game home losing streak since last season and winning just 11 of 74 games as underdogs last year. With these factors in play, the Lakers are poised to capitalize on Detroit's vulnerabilities.

Over/Under

BET OVER 226.5 (-115).

The extra break for LA is beneficial for the experienced legs of James and his teammates. In contrast, the Pistons are in the second leg of a back-to-back tournament.

Despite Detroit's offensive woes, the Lakers will likely press to score more. The total has been exceeded in 4 of LA's last 5 games overall and 6 of the last 8 meetings in Detroit.

Both teams are shooting at least 35 percent from distance, and the Lakers play at a high tempo, ranking 10th in the league with 104.7 possessions per game. Given the history of high-scoring encounters and current trends, fans can look forward to an exciting game full of scoring opportunities.

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