Lakers vs Pistons Prediction and NBA Tips - 31 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 31, 2025, 3:36AM | Published: Dec 30, 2025, 5:05PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Detroit Pistons in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, starting at 2:30pm AEDT.
With star players Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Pistons line-up that includes Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Lakers vs Pistons game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's LA Lakers vs Detroit NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Pistons a 56% chance of winning against the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers vs Pistons: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $2.20, Pistons $1.71
- Line: Lakers +2.5 ($1.91), Pistons -2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 233 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Lakers at $2.20 and the Pistons at $1.71.
The Lakers are 2.5-point underdogs against the Pistons, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Pistons (-2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 233 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Lakers (+2.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 233-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Lakers vs Pistons: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $2.20 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers +2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 233 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Lakers vs Pistons predictions are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Pistons have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Lakers to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Lakers vs Pistons: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Pistons at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday is the Pistons winning 117-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the LA Lakers vs Detroit game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Lakers vs Pistons prediction, put together by experts in the US.
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Lakers vs Pistons: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Lakers and Pistons at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 2:30pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons
- Date: Wednesday 31 December 2025
- Time: 2:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs Detroit predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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