Crypto.com Arena will host a Monday night NBA matchup between the Detroit Pistons and the Los Angeles Lakers to continue the regular season. The Detroit Pistons have climbed to the tenth position of the Eastern Conference after winning 12 games and losing 17. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers are sixth in the Western Conference with 16 wins and 12 defeats. The top NBA betting picks predict the Los Angeles Lakers to win in this game.
The previewing information
Date: December 23, Monday | Time: 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
TV: SportsNet LA/FDSDET
Radio: Altitude Sports Radio 950 AM
Stream: NBA League Pass
Detroit Pistons Vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds, Picks, Moneyline
| Pistons | Lakers | |
| Moneyline | +200 | -233 |
| Spread | +6 (-104) | -6 (-1088) |
| Total | o224 | u224 |
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are coming here after taking on the Phoenix Suns in the previous matchup and winning the game with an impressive 133-125. The Pistons in that game were led by Cade Cunningham who scored a total of 28 points, along with a single board and 13 helpers, while Jaden Ivey managed 20 points with eight rebounds and eight assists. Malik Beasley managed 18 points for the Pistons in that game.
Players to watch:
| PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | |
| Cade Cunningham | 24.0 | 7.1 | 9.7 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| Jaden Ivey | 17.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Malik Beasley | 16.4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers took on the Sacramento Kings before coming here and won the game with a final score of 103-99. Against the Kings, LA’s offense was led by LeBron James who chalked up 32 points, along with seven boards and six assists. D’Angelo Russell was the second-highest scorer with 20 points, four rebounds and five helpers, while Austin Reaves managed 16 points in that game.
Players to watch:
| PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | |
| Anthony Davis | 25.9 | 11.8 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 2.2 |
| LeBron James | 23.0 | 7.9 | 8.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Austin Reaves | 17.2 | 3.7 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
Detroit Pistons Vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Detroit Pistons
| Player | Position | Status | Injury |
| Isaiah Stewart | C | Day To Day | Knee |
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | Position | Status | Injury |
| Jalen Hood-Schifino | SG | Day To Day | Hamstring |
| Jaxson Hayes | C | Out | Ankle |
| Christian Wood | PF | Out | Knee |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | PF | Out | Knee |
Detroit Pistons Vs Los Angeles Lakers Summary and Prediction
The Detroit Pistons have managed to inch their way to the middle of the Eastern Conference after an inconsistent first half of the season. The Lakers are doing much better and will dominate here. Take the Los Angeles Lakers to win, 118-113.
Moneyline: Lakers (-233)
Spread: Under 6
Total: Under 224
Predicted Score: 118-113, Lakers win.
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