The Detroit Pistons (8-44) meet the Los Angeles Lakers (29-26) Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Pistons vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Lakers lead 1-0 after 133-107 win in Detroit on Nov. 29 as a 7.5-point favorite as the Over (229.5) cashed.
The Pistons suffered a 112-106 loss against the LA Clippers, also at Crypto.com Arena, on Saturday. Detroit was able to cover as a 17-point underdog, and the Pistons are 3-0 against the spread (ATS) midway through the 6-game road trip. Detroit is 6-1 ATS in the past 7 contests, and 12-2 ATS in the previous 14 outings.
The Lakers have won 4 of the past 5 games, including a 139-122 win and cover against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday as the Over (237) cashed. Los Angeles is 3-2 ATS in the past 5 games, and it is 4-1 ATS in the past 5 games as a favorite of 7.5 or more points, including the first meeting in Detroit.