Pistons vs. Lakers Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on November 04th, 2024

Arena and City where Pistons vs. Lakers will be playing

The Pistons and Lakers will tip-off on November 04th, 2024, in an NBA game in Detroit, MI at Little Caesars Arena, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Pistons vs. Lakers betting tip and prediction

This NBA matchup on November 04th, 2024, at 18:30 features a collision between the Eastern Conference and Western Conference. The Pistons enters as 7 point underdogs in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Pistons won, 125-111. The over/under for the upcoming game is 225.5 points.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot to the game is widely recognized. Let's take a closer look at how teams are faring from long distance. The Pistons are currently shooting 35.1% from beyond the arc, showcasing their accuracy in 3-point shooting. Conversely, the Lakers are converting 35% of their shots from long range, underscoring their proficiency in this aspect. The Pistons are attempting 42% of their shots from behind the 3-point line, while the Lakers are choosing to take 35% of their field goal attempts from 3-point range.

Detroit Pistons

How are the Pistons playing this season?

The Pistons comes into this game with a 2-5 record, and they are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pistons are 2-5 in their last 7 games.

Did the Pistons win their most recent game?

Yes, Pistons defeated the Nets, 106-92. 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 24.1 points per game. In the last game, he scored 31 points in DraftKings and 26.7 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Pistons

Coming into the November 04th, 2024 contest, Jalen Duren leads the Pistons with 10 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 47.75 points in DraftKings and 47.4 fantasy points in FanDuel. Cade Cunningham has a team-high 6.9 assists per game. He scored 31 DraftKings points and 26.7 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Pistons is Jaden Ivey (1 steals per game). He has 31.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 30.5 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Jalen Duren is leading the way for the Pistons with 1.4 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 47.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 47.4 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Pistons Team Analysis

The Pistons' point differential this season is -5.4 points per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA. They are averaging 105 points per game while allowing 110.4 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pistons are making 12.4 shots per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pistons are making 16 per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA.

Projected Pistons Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Lakers, the Pistons' starting lineup consisted of Jalen Duren, Mike Muscala, Ausar Thompson, Jaden Ivey and Cade Cunningham. For the upcoming matchup, the Pistons has the following injuries: Bobi Klintman is out (calf) and Ausar Thompson is out (illness).

Los Angeles Lakers

How are the Lakers playing this season?

The Lakers head this game with a 4-2 record, and they are currently 5th in the Western Conference standings. The Lakers are 4-2 in their last 6 games.

Did the Lakers win their most recent game?

Yes, Lakers defeated the Raptors, 131-125. 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 31.8 points per game. Anthony Davis also leads the team in minutes played per game with 35.9. In the last game, scored 64.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 66.2 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Lakers

Anthony Davis is leading the way with 12 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 64.75 points in DraftKings and 66.2 in FanDuel. LeBron James is dishing out a team-high 7.2 assists per game. He has 55.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 52.2 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Lakers' leader is Anthony Davis with 1.8 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 64.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 66.2 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Lakers is Anthony Davis, who is sending back 2 shots per game. He scored 64.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 66.2 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Lakers Team Analysis

The Lakers' point differential this season is -0.7 points per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. They are averaging 118.3 points per game while allowing 119 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Lakers are making 10.7 shots per game, which ranks 28th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Lakers are making 24.7 per game, which ranks 1st in the NBA.

Projected Lakers' Starting Lineup and Injuries

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

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

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

Money Line betting suggestion

Pistons are a 7 money line underdog for the game against the Lakers, and the suggestion is to pick the Lakers.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Pistons and Lakers is 225.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Pistons and Lakers had no match that went overtime this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.