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Los Angeles Lakers at Detroit Pistons: preview and win probability

Los Angeles Lakers visit Detroit Pistons. Lakers are 1-0 and have gone L-L-L-L-W in their last 5, while Pistons are 1-0 and have gone L-L-W-L-W in their last 5.

The model leans toward Pistons: about 70% to win, with a projected score of Los Angeles Lakers 111, Detroit Pistons 117. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 4 times in our recent records. Pistons lead 4-0, and the average margin has been 10 points in favor of Pistons.

Keys to the game

  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Pistons.

Recent meetings

  • Mar 23: LAL 110, DET 113
  • Dec 30: DET 128, LAL 106
  • Dec 23: DET 117, LAL 114
  • Nov 4: LAL 103, DET 115

Injury report

Los Angeles Lakers
  • Collin Sexton Day to day · back Oct 23
  • Cameron Carr Day to day · back Oct 23
  • Adou Thiero Day to day · back Oct 23
Detroit Pistons
  • Taurean Prince Day to day · back Oct 23

Win probability

30%
70%
LakersPistons

Projected score: Lakers 111, Pistons 117

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

LALDET
Record1-01-0
Last 5LLLLWLLWLW
Points per game127121
Allowed per game105113
Days of rest––
Rating15731622

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