The Detroit Pistons (3-13) and Los Angeles Lakers (3-10) meet Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pistons vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pistons covered the spread as 10.5-point underdogs in a 96-91 loss at the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday. F Bojan Bogdanović scored a game-high 26 points as Detroit was covering the spread for 100% of the game.
The Pistons are 2-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 3 games. The failed cover was as 8.5-point home underdogs in a 117-108 loss vs. the Boston Celtics Saturday.
The Lakers won straight up as 5-point home underdogs 116-103 vs. the Brooklyn Nets Sunday. F/C Anthony Davis finished with game-highs in points (37) and rebounds (18).
The Lakers are 0-6 ATS vs. the Pistons in the last 6 head-to-head meetings.
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Pistons at Lakers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pistons +235 (bet $100 to win $235) | Lakers -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +7.5 (-115) | Lakers -7.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Pistons at Lakers key injuries
Pistons
- Not yet submitted
Lakers
- F/C Anthony Davis (back) probable
- F LeBron James (groin) questionable
- F Juan Toscano-Anderson (back) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pistons at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 117, Pistons 113
Moneyline
PASS.
While the Lakers (-280) should win, they’re being overvalued after an impressive victory vs. the Nets. The Pistons have been playing teams close recently and have a higher chance of winning straight up than the odds imply.
Against the spread
BET PISTONS +7.5 (-115).
This is my best bet for the game. The Pistons have played well vs. the Lakers in recent seasons, and I expect this trend to continue Friday. While G Cade Cunningham (shin) is expected to be out, G Jaden Ivey has been making up for the loss of the former 1st overall pick by averaging 21.7 points in his last 3 games. Take the points with the undervalued Pistons.
Over/Under
BET OVER 226.5 (-105).
The Over is 3-1-1 in the Pistons’ last 5 games and 5-1 in the Lakers’ last 6 home games. Both teams are bottom-10 in points allowed per game and neither should struggle to score Friday. Expect the Lakers to let down on defense after holding the Nets to just 103 points Sunday.
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