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Unlock with membershipLakers vs Pistons Prediction
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM EST · Little Caesars Arena
SlipHound gives the Pistons a 62% chance to beat the Lakers.
The Pistons are a modest favorite.
The Pistons come in at 5-1 (2-0 at home); the Lakers are 5-2 (2-1 on the road).
The Lakers are 4-2 in their last 6 games.
The Pistons are 5-1 in their last 6 games.
The Pistons have won 4 of the last 4 meetings.
The Lakers are 3-3 against the spread in their last 6 games, and the over has hit in 3 of their last 6.
The Pistons are 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 games, and the over has hit in 2 of their last 6.
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LakersLast 6: 4-2LWLWW
| Date | Opponent | Result | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30 | @ GS | L 95-112 | −2.5 missed |
| Oct 28 | @ LAC | W 103-87 | +1.5 covered |
| Oct 27 | vs POR | L 129-136 | −1.5 missed |
| Oct 25 | @ UTAH | W 132-123 | −6.5 covered |
| Oct 23 | vs LAC | W 125-117 | −8.5 missed |
PistonsLast 6: 5-1WWLWW
| Date | Opponent | Result | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30 | @ BKN | W 110-94 | −8.5 covered |
| Oct 28 | vs CHA | W 97-89 | −7.5 covered |
| Oct 27 | @ NY | L 97-111 | +4.5 missed |
| Oct 25 | @ PHI | W 106-93 | −1.5 covered |
| Oct 23 | @ MIA | W 128-111 | −2.5 covered |
Head-to-head
Pistons lead 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
| Date | Where | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | at Pistons | Pistons 113 – 110 Lakers |
| Dec 30, 2025 | at Lakers | Pistons 128 – 106 Lakers |
| Dec 23, 2024 | at Lakers | Pistons 117 – 114 Lakers |
| Nov 4, 2024 | at Pistons | Pistons 115 – 103 Lakers |
Betting trends
Last 6 games · spread and total are the closing lines.
| Lakers | Pistons | |
|---|---|---|
| Straight up | 4-2 | 5-1 |
| Against the spread | 3-3 | 5-1 |
| Spread at home / on the road | 2-1 | 2-0 |
| As the favorite | 2-3 | 4-0 |
| As the underdog | 1-0 | 1-1 |
| Over / under | 3 over · 3 under | 2 over · 4 under |
| Avg. margin vs spread | +1.2 | +5.7 |
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