Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Picks and Prediction for Monday March 23 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 03/23/2026, 12:00 AM ET

Lakers Preview

The Monday NBA schedule will get underway with a matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Detroit Pistons from Little Caesars Arena. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Lakers (46-25) are riding a nine-game winning streak and have vaulted into third place in the Western Conference standings. On Saturday, Los Angeles limited Orlando to 17 points over the final 12 minutes to earn a 105-104 road victory.

All-Star G Luka Doncic tallied a game-high 33 points (3-13 3PT), eight assists, and five rebounds. Austin Reaves scored 26 points on 10-for-20 shooting and pulled down seven boards. Luke Kennard added 13 points (5-7 FG) in 20 minutes off the bench for the Lakers, who improved to 23-13 on the road.

Pistons Preview

The Detroit Pistons have won 27 of their first 35 home games and hold a four-game lead over Boston for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons (51-19) rank second in the league in defensive efficiency and are limiting opponents to 109.5 points per contest. On Friday, Detroit assisted on 29 of 45 made field goals and shot 52 percent overall during a 115-101 home victory versus Golden State.

All-Star C Jalen Duren led all scorers with 23 points on 8-for-12 shooting and grabbed six rebounds. Detroit G Daniss Jenkins scored 22 points to go along with eight assists and seven rebounds. Veteran F Tobias Harris added 13 points and six rebounds for the Pistons, who forced 25 turnovers.

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Lakers vs Pistons Pick

Detroit G Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed left lung and will be re-evaluated in a couple of weeks. The Lakers rank sixth in the league in offensive efficiency, so the over is worth a look. The stronger play is on a healthier Los Angeles squad to win their tenth straight game. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Lakers win 118-111.

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