Detroit Pistons vs LA Clippers Picks and Predictions for Sunday, December 28, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 12/28/2025, 01:20 AM ET
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The Detroit Pistons visit the LA Clippers on Sunday. Detroit enters with a 24-7 record and sits first in the Eastern Conference after a 131-129 road loss at Utah. Los Angeles is 9-21 and 13th in the Western Conference following a 119-103 road win at Portland. Cash in a winner using our free NBA picks.

Clippers vs Pistons Game Information

  • Date: Sunday, December 28
  • Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • Location: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
  • TV: FanDuel SN DET Ext

Detroit Pistons Outlook

Detroit’s offense is built around Cade Cunningham, the team’s leading scorer at 26.4 points per game and assist leader at 9.4 per game. Cunningham also leads the Pistons in steals at 1.6 per game and shoots 45.9% from the field. Jalen Duren provides consistent interior production as the team’s leading rebounder at 11.1 per game while adding 18.5 points. As a team, Detroit scores 119.2 points per game, shoots 47.9% from the field, and 34.5% from three.

On the defensive end, Detroit allows 112.9 points per game and controls the glass with 47.1 rebounds per game. Isaiah Stewart leads the Pistons in blocks at 1.9 per game and adds physical presence near the rim. Detroit averages 10.0 steals per game, helping create transition points on offense with fast breaks. Isaac Jones is listed as a game-time decision.

Key Stats Per Game

  • Points: 119.2
  • Points Allowed: 112.9
  • Rebounds: 47.1
  • Assists: 26.6
  • Steals: 10.0
  • Blocks: 6.1
  • Turnovers: 14.7

LA Clippers Outlook

Los Angeles relies on its primary scorers to stay competitive. Kawhi Leonard is the Clippers’ leading scorer at 26.1 points per game and leads the team in steals at 1.9 per game while shooting 49.2% from the field. James Harden leads the team in assists at 8.1 per game and is second in scoring, averaging  26.0 points, giving the Clippers a steady perimeter scoring option. Overall, Los Angeles averages 111.2 points per game, shoots 47.1% from the field, and 35.9% from three.

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Defensively, the Clippers allow 115.3 points per game and struggle on the boards at 40.9 rebounds per game. Ivica Zubac, the team’s leading rebounder at 11.1 per game and block leader at 1.0 per game, remains out with an ankle injury. Without Zubac, Los Angeles lacks interior rebounding, which makes it harder to finish on defense. Bogdan Bogdanovic is listed as a game-time decision.

Key Stats Per Game

  • Points: 111.2
  • Points Allowed: 115.3
  • Rebounds: 40.9
  • Assists: 23.8
  • Steals: 8.5
  • Blocks: 4.5
  • Turnovers: 15.0

Detroit Pistons vs LA Clippers Prediction

Detroit holds clear advantages in scoring output, rebounding margin, and defensive play. Cunningham’s role as the team’s leading scorer and assist leader keeps the offense organized, while Duren’s rebounding directly targets a weakness for Los Angeles without Zubac. Detroit also creates more steals per game and limits opponent possessions more consistently. Final Score Prediction: Detroit Pistons win and cover ATS, 121-110. Check out all the sportsbook promos to see if you are getting a great deal on your bets on the Clippers. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Pistons with the Kickr promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on Clippers vs Pistons you are using the BetMGM bonus code.

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