Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers Picks and Prediction for Tuesday December 30 2025

By: Eddie Kline Published 12/30/2025, 02:55 AM ET

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Crypto.com Arena will play host to a Tuesday night NBA clash between the Detroit Pistons and the Los Angeles Lakers. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Pistons (24-8) have won 11 of their first 16 road games and are sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings. On Sunday, Detroit trailed by 13 points after one quarter and missed 22 of 29 three-point attempts during a 112-99 road loss against LA.

All-Star G Cade Cunningham tallied a team-high 27 points (9-18 FG), nine assists, and five rebounds. Jalen Duren scored 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting and secured 14 rebounds. Jaden Ivey added 11 points off the bench for the Pistons, who shot 41 percent from the field.

Lakers Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers have won eight of their first 13 home games and hold a half-game lead over Houston for fourth place in the Western Conference standings. The Lakers (20-10) rank seventh in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 117.2 points per contest. On Sunday, Los Angeles shot 53 percent from the field during a 125-101 home victory versus Sacramento.

All-Star G Luka Doncic led all scorers with 34 points on 11-for-23 shooting and dished out seven assists. Four-time MVP LeBron James chipped in 24 points (11-13 FG) and five assists. Nick Smith Jr. scored 21 points (5-10 3 PT) in 24 minutes off the bench for the Lakers.

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Pistons vs Lakers Pick

Los Angeles G Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. The Pistons rank second in the league in defensive efficiency and have the edge on the glass. Take Detroit to win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Pistons win 122-110. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Pistons with the Fliff promo code. The best sportsbooks are the best way to go when you are betting on the Lakers. Make sure when you place your Pistons vs Lakers bet you are using the bet365 bonus code.

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