Our rankings
Lakers 56%
Pistons #11 vs Lakers #8 in our rankings (network centrality).
Pistons vs Lakers Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 2, 2026
Our pick
Our pick: Pistons, 60% to win · projected 114–111
Common opponents
Lakers 59%
Lakers by 4.0 points here, from 1 comparison.
Efficiency
Pistons 61%
Projected Pistons 114, Lakers 111 from opponent-adjusted points per possession and pace.
Pistons and Lakers common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: Pistons went 1–0, Lakers went 1–0. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Pistons | Lakers | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Heat |
W 128–111 away, Oct 23 | W 138–117 home, Nov 2 | LAL +4.0 |