The Los Angeles Lakers (five) and Detroit Pistons (six) square off at the Staples Center, with each team looking to put an end to their respective losing streak. The game starts at 10:30 pm ET on Tuesday, Mar. 10 and will air on FSN-DET and TWC SN.
The Lakers were beaten by the Mavericks 100-93 on Sunday. Wesley Johnson had a good game for Los Angeles, contributing 15 points, four rebounds, and one assist. The Pistons, meanwhile, are coming off a 108-101 loss to the Hornets on Sunday. Reggie Jackson had a good shooting night, leading the game with 25 points.
Over the last five games, Greg Monroe has been on fire for the Pistons. During that stretch, he has averaged 19.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.0 steals, and 0.8 blocks.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Lakers won the first game 106-96. Jordan Hill recorded a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Lakers enter the game with records of 16-46 Straight Up (SU) and 30-30-2 Against The Spread (ATS). They have been better ATS (7-3) than SU (3-7) over their last 10 games. Los Angeles is very careful and attentive with the ball, averaging the fifth-fewest turnovers per game at only 12.5.
On the other side, the Pistons head into the game with records of 29-33 ATS and 23-39 SU. Detroit has a record of 8-17 SU and 13-12 ATS against the West. Detroit is one of the better rebounding teams in the NBA. The Pistons average 45.5 rebounds per game, making them the fourth-best team in the league for that category.
Los Angeles won the last meeting this season between these two teams, bringing its SU record to 9-1 over the Pistons in the last 10 games. Additionally, with an 8-2 record, the Lakers have the advantage ATS. When it comes to field goals, rebounds, and three-pointers, Los Angeles held the edge in all three of these categories four times in the last 10 meetings. Detroit never did so in those games.
Predictions: SU Winner – DET, ATS Winner – DET
Notes
On average, Detroit scores 98.3 points per game (ranked 20th). Los Angeles ranks 30th in points allowed per game with 105.7.
Detroit scores an average of 96.2 points per away game (ranked 22nd). Los Angeles ranks 30th in points allowed per home game with 104.8.
When giving up fewer than 100 points, Detroit has a 17-13 record. When Los Angeles puts up fewer than 100, they are an abysmal 3-27.
At 6-26, the Detroit Pistons have a subpar record when their opponents score 100 points or more. The Los Angeles Lakers are 13-19 when they hit the century mark.
The Lakers have a defensive rating of 107.4 (ranked 28th), while the Pistons rank 16th for their offensive rating of 101.6.
The Los Angeles Lakers average a field goal percentage of 43.6% this season. The Detroit Pistons have a losing record of 12-31 when opponents have a FG% of 43.6% or greater.
On average, Los Angeles attempts 19.1 three pointers and Detroit attempts 25.0 per game. In games where the teams have 25 or more three point attempts, both have losing records. The Lakers are 3-8 while the Pistons sit at 11-17.
Los Angeles has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.67 this season (ranked 11th), while Detroit ranks lower at 15th with an A/TO of 1.63.
The Detroit Pistons are one of the best rebounding teams in the league, earning 45.5 rebounds per game (ranked fourth). The Los Angeles Lakers rank 12th, rebounding 43.9 times each contest.
The Detroit Pistons are the top offensive rebounding team in the league, while the Los Angeles Lakers rank 16th in defensive rebounding.
Los Angeles has forced an average turnover percentage of 13.1% this season. Detroit has a losing 11-21 record when its TOV% is 13.1% or higher.
