The Pistons will play the Lakers on Monday, December 23rd, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Detroit Pistons and the Los Angeles Lakers set for Monday, December 23rd, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 87.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Los Angeles Lakers is 91.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 6-9 record as an away team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers start this matchup with a 9-3 record as a home team. They now rank 5th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Detroit Pistons currently rank 19th (110.9) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Los Angeles Lakers stand at 18th averaging 111.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 114.3 points against the Detroit Pistons, ranking them 12th in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 13th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 113.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Detroit Pistons have notched a 1-5 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Los Angeles Lakers possess a 4-2 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Detroit Pistons have a 11-17 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 16-12 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, Detroit Pistons face Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, December 23rd... Lakers fans roar in arena as Pistons struggle with 11-17 record... Lakers hold 16-12 record and dominance in Western Pacific Division... Pistons need to step up their game against the Lakers... See you courtside at today's game, review point spread, moneyline... and prop bets below for an exciting matchup on the court.
Best Pistons at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Detroit Pistons | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Detroit Pistons | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -5.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Pistons are +5.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 223.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 223.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Pistons are the +185 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pistons
Lakers
10:40pm EST | +5.5 -110-5.5 -110 |
Underdog Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5.5 Detroit Pistons underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Pistons
Lakers
Game to Overtime
10:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
DET at LAL 10:40pm EST | 108.5 o -120108.5 u -105Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
DET at LAL 10:40pm EST | 114.5 o -115114.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | 16 | 12 | 0.571 | +8.0 | 9-3 | 7-9 | 4-2 | 13-7 | 111.1 | 113.7 | -2.6 | W3 | 5-5 |
| Detroit Pistons | 11 | 17 | 0.393 | +13.0 | 5-8 | 6-9 | 1-5 | 10-14 | 110.9 | 114.3 | -3.4 | L1 | 4-6 |
Detroit Pistons & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Detroit Pistons Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +4000 Bet |
Detroit Pistons & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, December 23rd, 2024 at 10:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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