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 88.00 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 7-9 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 17th (111.7) 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 114.6 points against the Detroit Pistons, ranking them 9th in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 11th 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 12-17 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.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Pistons be clashin' with the Lakers tonight...
Los Angeles fans be cheerin' loud in their arena, makin' noise...
Pistons be fightin' with a 12-17 record, Lakers standin' at 16-12...
Detroit's Eastern Central Division record be a measly 1-5... (yarr)
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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 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Pistons are +5.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 221.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 221.5 -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
12/23/24 10:40pm EST | +5.5 -105-5.5 -115 |
Underdog Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 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 $86.96 at -115 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
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Pistons
Lakers
Game to Overtime
12/23/24 10:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 107.5 o -120107.5 u -105Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 113.5 o -120113.5 u -110Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points Scored
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
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Austin Reaves
Points Scored
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 18.5 o -11518.5 u -120Bet |
Bronny James
Points Scored
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 1.5 o -1351.5 u +100Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 23.5 o -11523.5 u -115Bet |
Jaden Ivey
Points Scored
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
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Jalen Duren
Points Scored
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1459.5 u +105Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 24.5 o -11524.5 u -115Bet |
Malik Beasley
Points Scored
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Max Christie
Points Scored
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -130Bet |
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Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Simone Fontecchio
Points Scored
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 6.5 o +1056.5 u -145Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -130Bet |
Tobias Harris
Points Scored
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
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Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 44.5 o -11044.5 u -120Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 39.5 o -10539.5 u -125Bet |
Jaden Ivey
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -115Bet |
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Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -105Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 40.5 o -11540.5 u -115Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet |
Simone Fontecchio
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at LAL 12/23/24 10:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u +100Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | 22 | 18 | 0.550 | +13.0 | 14-6 | 8-12 | 6-3 | 16-11 | 111.2 | 113.9 | -2.6 | L1 | 5-5 |
| Detroit Pistons | 22 | 21 | 0.512 | +14.5 | 10-11 | 12-10 | 1-6 | 15-15 | 112.2 | 113.1 | -0.9 | W1 | 7-3 |
Detroit Pistons & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
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Detroit Pistons Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +75000 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:
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How to Bet on the Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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