Published Mar 22, 9:37am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 22, 9:37am ET
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Updated Mar 22, 9:37am ET
One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Detroit Pistons hosting the Los Angeles Lakers. Who has the edge in our Pistons vs Lakers pick?
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| Detroit Pistons | -108 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | +100 |
After an 11-point loss to the Raptors, Detroit has won its last three games. This includes a 115-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors, a matchup in which both teams were missing their top scorers.
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The Pistons led by 14 points through three quarters. And after extending their advantage to 24 points, both teams emptied their benches down the stretch.
Six players reached double figures for Detroit. Jalen Duren powered the offense with 23 points and six rebounds. Daniss Jenkins had a solid performance, finishing with 22 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds.
On the other side, the surging Lakers have won nine straight, including a 105-104 victory against the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.
Los Angeles held a seven-point lead after the opening 12 minutes, but the Magic rallied and led by two in the game's final moments. Fortunately, Luke Kennard hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left to help the Lakers pull off a dramatic victory.
Luka Doncic led the way with 33 points, eight assists, and five rebounds. Austin Reaves contributed 26 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Pistons have dropped 7 of the previous 10 meetings in this series, and Los Angeles is 5-1 in its last 6 road outings.
Pick: Los Angeles Lakers
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Los Angeles Lakers
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