Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/30/25

Detroit is 24–8 with a top-tier offense built around Cade Cunningham’s playmaking and Jalen Duren’s hyper-efficient finishing at the rim. Los Angeles counters with Luka Dončić, who leads the league in scoring at 33.7 points per game, plus LeBron James still playing at an All-Star level. That’s a lot of offensive firepower on both sides of the floor.

Pistons games have gone over in 17 of 30 contests, while Lakers games have sailed past the total in 19 of 30. This is pivotal because defensively, neither side is airtight. Detroit’s youth shows in transition and rotation lapses; the Lakers, meanwhile, lean heavily on outscoring opponents rather than consistently getting stops, especially when Dončić is asked to carry such a heavy offensive load. Expect both teams to target mismatches early and pushing tempo after misses. This has the make-up of a game that can easily go over and be characterized by a series of flurries and runs. Clearing 231 is not a tall order here.

Pistons vs Lakers prediction: Over 231 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at the number.