The Los Angeles Lakers will be hosting the Detroit Pistons in the Crypto.com Arena on December 23, 2024. The Lakers have slowly been getting back on track and are currently on a three-game winning streak after being 8-2 over the last 10 games. The Pistons, on the other hand, are still trying to get in sync and could be in for a tough night in Los Angeles.
Continue reading to learn more about the matchup, including injury reports, start time, where to watch, betting tips, game prediction, and more.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons: Projected starting five
Detroit Pistons projected starting five
Los Angeles Lakers projected starting five
(Note: Projected starters are subject to change.)
Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons: Key players to watch
Los Angeles Lakers key players
– LeBron James
– Anthony Davis
Detroit Pistons key players
– Cade Cunningham
– Jaden Ivey
Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Injury Report
Pistons injury report
Lakers injury report
Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons: Team stats
Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons: Previous matchups
The last time these two teams faced off was on November 4, 2024. During that match, the Pistons were able to defeat the Lakers with a comfortable 12-point margin. Jaden Ivey put up a solid performance that night recording 26 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. Anthony Davis came up huge for the Lakers and put up 37 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists, but it wasn’t enough to get the win. However, this was merely a hiccup in this rivalry since the Lakers have won four out of their last five games against the Pistons.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons: Leading players
Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons: Prediction and Betting Tips
– Moneyline: Pistons (+185) vs Lakers (-220)
– Spread: Pistons (+5.5) vs Lakers (-5.5)
– Total (O/U): Pistons -110 (O 224) vs Lakers -108 (U 224)
(Note: Odds are correct at the time of writing and likely to change.)
Pistons vs Lakers Game Prediction
Credits: AP Photo/Duane Burleson
The Los Angeles Lakers are firing on all cylinders at the moment and seem determined to get their season back on track. After falling to 10th, LeBron James and Co have managed to string some wins together and rise to sixth in the West. We don’t see the Pistons being able to stop the Lakers while they’re in such good form. We predict that the Lakers won’t have a tough time during tonight’s matchup.
Our Prediction: The Lakers will win
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons: Date, Time, and Venue
Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons will go live from the Cypto.com Arena on Monday, December 23, 2024. The match will kick off at 10:30 PM ET.
How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons: Streaming details and more
– TV: FDSN – Detroit and SportsNet
– Streaming: Sling, DirecTV Stream, FuboTV and NBA League Pass
