Los Angeles @ Detroit Picks & Props

D'Angelo Russell has tallied 30.3 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 75th percentile. In regard to offense, the Lakers's excellent 49.1% field goal percentage places 5th-most in the league this year. The matchup vs. the Pistons is a good one; they have allowed the 30th-most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting PGs this year (21.5). The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 7th-fastest tempo away team in the league over the last 10 games (the Detroit Pistons).

Cam Reddish has successfully made 42.5% of his 3-pointers over the last 5 games at home, 16.7% more than he's made from 3-point range in all games this year with the home court advantage. In regard to offense, the Lakers's excellent 49.1% field goal percentage places 5th-most in the league this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 7th-fastest tempo away team in the league over the last 10 games (the Detroit Pistons). With the home court advantage, the Pistons have allowed the 10th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.5) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).

The 7th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Pistons. The Detroit Pistons are expected to see an increase in possessions today from being pitted against the 10th-quickest pace home team in the league over the last 10 games (the Lakers). The Pistons check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, opposing clubs have attempted 18.4 free throws per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Lakers, struggling to get to the charity stripe. Isaiah Livers figures to see an increase in performance in all facets of the game in light of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Out of all players in the league, Ausar Thompson ranks in the 9th percentile for three-point ability with a a feeble 13.1% rate this year. Among all players in the NBA, Ausar Thompson slots into the 98th percentile for personal fouls, logging a whopping 3.5 fouls per game this year. The Pistons rank as the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA without the home court advantage this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have snagged 13.0 offensive boards per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) against the Los Angeles Lakers (retaining possessions that can spark additional opportunities for offense). Since the start of last season, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 2.1 free throws per game (15th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Lakers, finding it difficult to draw fouls.

The Pistons rank as the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA without the home court advantage this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have snagged 13.0 offensive boards per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) against the Los Angeles Lakers (retaining possessions that can spark additional opportunities for offense). Alec Burks has converted just 62.5% of his foul shots this year, significantly lower than his 77.4 mark last year.

Cade Cunningham has committed 2.8 personal fouls per game while playing on the road this year, ranking in the 84th percentile -- among the league's most-whistled. The Pistons rank as the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA without the home court advantage this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have snagged 13.0 offensive boards per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) against the Los Angeles Lakers (retaining possessions that can spark additional opportunities for offense). The matchup against the Lakers may be a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a lowly 3.2 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (14th-least in the league).

Isaiah Stewart has made a terrific 40.9% of his treys this year, a significant increase from his 30.8 mark last year. Out of all players in the NBA, Isaiah Stewart slots into the 79th percentile for playing time, totaling a colossal 31.1 minutes per game when playing away from home this year. This year, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 5.8 three attempts per game (29th-most in the NBA) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, making this a favorable matchup. The 7th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Pistons. The Detroit Pistons are expected to see an increase in possessions today from being pitted against the 10th-quickest pace home team in the league over the last 10 games (the Lakers).

Anthony Davis has tallied 3.8 personal fouls per game this season, a significant increase from his 2.4 fouls per game last season. This year when they are away from home, the opposition's starting Cs have notched 13.0 points per game (7th-fewest in the NBA) against the Pistons, marking this as a challenging matchup for offensive production. The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Relative to last season's 6.1 mark, Anthony Davis's free throws hit have dropped this season to 4.9 per game. Anthony Davis will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city usually reduces player performance across the board.

Out of all players in the NBA, Austin Reaves lands in the 24th percentile for personal fouls, compiling only 1.4 fouls per game at home this year. In regard to offense, the Lakers's excellent 49.1% field goal percentage places 5th-most in the league this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 7th-fastest tempo away team in the league over the last 10 games (the Detroit Pistons). With the home court advantage, the Pistons have allowed the 10th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.5) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Jalen Duren has sunk a terrific 5.6 shots made from the field per game this season, significantly higher than his 3.9 mark last season. The matchup vs. the Lakers is a strong one for 3-point shots; the opposition's starting Cs have shot for the 30th-highest 3-point rate in the league this year (56.1%). The 7th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Pistons. The Detroit Pistons are expected to see an increase in possessions today from being pitted against the 10th-quickest pace home team in the league over the last 10 games (the Lakers). The Pistons check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Relative to last year's 28.9% rate, LeBron James's 3-point proficiency has surged this year to 40.3%. Out of all players in the league, LeBron James places in the 88th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 33.3 minutes per game on the road this year. In regard to offense, the Lakers's excellent 49.1% field goal percentage places 5th-most in the league this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to get a boost in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 7th-fastest tempo away team in the league over the last 10 games (the Detroit Pistons).

Compared to last season's 41.6% clip, Jaden Ivey's scoring prowess has jumped this season to 52.5%. In contrast to last season's 36.9% mark, Jaden Ivey's 3-point ability has jumped this season to 60.0%. Jaden Ivey has been on the court for 30.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.7 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SGs have shot 37.7% on three-pointers (22nd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Lakers, marking this as a favorable matchup. The 7th-most up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Pistons.

Compared to last year's 2.3 mark, Max Christie's shots taken have surged this year to 4.5 per game. Compared to last season's 10.4 mark, Max Christie's playing time has spiked this season to 16.5 minutes per game. In regard to offense, the Lakers's excellent 49.1% field goal percentage places 5th-most in the league this year. This year when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting SGs have compiled 21.0 points per game (29th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Pistons, branding this as a favorable matchup for offensive production. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court.

Taurean Prince has put up a terrific 11.1 points per game this year, significantly higher than his 8.9 points per game last year. Taurean Prince has sunk a terrific 2.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this season, quite a bit more than his 1.4 rate last season. Taurean Prince has played an impressive 32.0 minutes per game this year, quite a bit more than his 21.5 minutes per game last year. In regard to offense, the Lakers's excellent 49.1% field goal percentage places 5th-most in the league this year. The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 10th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court.

Killian Hayes has not yet played a game this season.

Christian Wood has gone over 8.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.