Lakers vs. Pistons Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on December 23rd, 2024

Arena and City where Lakers vs. Pistons will be playing

The Lakers and Pistons will tip-off on December 23rd, 2024, in an NBA game in Los Angeles, CA at Crypto.com Arena, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Lakers vs. Pistons betting tip and prediction

The Western Conference and Eastern Conference collide in this NBA matchup on December 23rd, 2024, at 21:30. The Lakers enters as -6 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Lakers won, 125-111. The over/under for the upcoming game is 224 points.

The 2024-2025 basketball season has highlighted the significance of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's examine how different teams are faring from long distance. Currently, the Lakers are making 34.4% of their 3-point attempts, showcasing their sharpshooting skills. On the other hand, the Pistons are converting on 36.3% of their 3-pointers, which is a testament to their long-range accuracy. As for shot selection, the Lakers are opting for 3-pointers on 39% of their attempts, while the Pistons are taking 42% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Los Angeles Lakers

How are the Lakers playing this season?

The Lakers comes into this game with a 16-12 record, and they are currently 6th in the Western Conference standings. The Lakers are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the Lakers win their most recent game?

Yes, Lakers defeated the Kings, 103-99. LeBron James scored 25 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Lakers

The leading scorer for the Lakers this season is Anthony Davis, who is averaging 26.9 points per game. He scored 20 points on 6-for-12 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Pistons. In the last game, he scored 41.25 points in DraftKings and 39.5 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Lakers

Coming into the December 23rd, 2024 contest, Anthony Davis leads the Lakers with 11.8 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 41.25 points in DraftKings and 39.5 fantasy points in FanDuel. LeBron James has a team-high 8.9 assists per game. He scored 56.25 DraftKings points and 57.4 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Lakers is Anthony Davis (1.3 steals per game). He has 41.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 39.5 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Anthony Davis is leading the way for the Lakers with 2.2 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 41.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 39.5 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Lakers Team Analysis

The Lakers' point differential this season is -2.6 points per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.1 points per game while allowing 113.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Lakers are making 11.5 shots per game, which ranks 27th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Lakers are making 18.8 per game, which ranks 2nd in the NBA.

Projected Lakers Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Pistons, the Lakers' starting lineup consisted of Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell.

Detroit Pistons

How are the Pistons playing this season?

The Pistons head this game with a 12-17 record, and they are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pistons are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the Pistons win their most recent game?

Yes, Pistons defeated the Suns, 133-125. Ausar Thompson scored 19 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Pistons

The leading scorer for the Pistons this season is Cade Cunningham, who is averaging 24 points per game. Cade Cunningham also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.24. He scored 12 points on 4-for-15 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Lakers. In the last game, scored 57.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 56.7 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Pistons

Jalen Duren is leading the way with 9.2 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 34.25 points in DraftKings and 31.2 in FanDuel. Cade Cunningham is dishing out a team-high 9.7 assists per game. He has 57.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 56.7 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Pistons' leader is Ausar Thompson with 1 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 11 DraftKings fantasy points and 11.9 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Pistons is Isaiah Stewart, who is sending back 1.3 shots per game

Pistons Team Analysis

The Pistons' point differential this season is -2.6 points per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.7 points per game while allowing 114.3 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pistons are making 13.5 shots per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pistons are making 15.7 per game, which ranks 27th in the NBA.

Projected Pistons' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Lakers, the Pistons' starting five were Jalen Duren, Mike Muscala, Ausar Thompson, Jaden Ivey and Cade Cunningham. For the upcoming matchup, Pistons has the following injuries: Jaden Ivey is probable (knee), Bobi Klintman is out (calf), and Isaiah Stewart is out (knee).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

According to Vegas, it is a toss-up for the Lakers and Pistons game. Although it is a pick’em, the suggestion is to bet at the Lakers.

Money Line betting suggestion

Lakers are a -6 money line favorite for the game against the Pistons, and the suggestion is to pick the Lakers.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Lakers and Pistons is 224 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Lakers and Pistons have combined for just 5 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.