Lakers vs Pistons Prediction and NBA Tips - 31 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 30, 2025, 8:25PM | Published: Dec 30, 2025, 5:05PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will sqaure off with the Detroit Pistons in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 2:30pm AEDT.
Led by star players Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Pistons side that includes Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Lakers vs Pistons game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's LA Lakers vs Detroit NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Pistons a 56% chance of beating 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 below:
- Head to Head: Lakers $2.15, Pistons $1.74
- Line: Lakers +2.5 ($1.91), Pistons -2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 232.5 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 $2.15 and the Pistons at $1.74.
The Lakers are listed as 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 232.5 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 232.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Lakers vs Pistons: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Detroit at $1.74 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers +2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 232.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Lakers vs Pistons best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice every time.
Lakers vs Pistons: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Pistons at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday is the Pistons winning 116-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the LA Lakers vs Detroit game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Lakers vs Pistons prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the LA Lakers vs Detroit match-up.
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Lakers vs Pistons: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Lakers and Pistons at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence 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 mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs Detroit predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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