Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - November 18 | 2022-23 NBA Season

An exciting inter-conference showdown is all set for tonight when the Los Angeles Lakers (3-10) butt heads with the Detroit Pistons (3-12). If the Lakers pick up a win tonight, it'll be their fourth consecutive victory over their Detroit rivals.

The Pistons are currently on a five-game skid and have won just two games this season since their close opening win against the Orlando Magic. The Lakers, meanwhile, recently broke their own five-game losing streak with a win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Forward Anthony Davis dominated with 37 points, and was trailed by shooting guard Lonnie Walker IV at 25 points. It's been a rough season for the Lakers but they still come into this game on better form than their opponents.

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons Match Details

Fixture: Pistons @ Lakers

Date & Time: Friday, November 18, 7:30p.m.

Venue: Crypto.com Arena

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons Injury Report

On the Lakers' end, legendary forward LeBron James is currently dealing with a strained adductor that has kept him off the court for the past two Lakers games. His status for tonight remains unclear.

Center Thomas Bryant is dealing with a thumb injury at the moment but is expected to perform tonight. Point guard Dennis Schroder finds himself in the exact same boat as Bryant. Anthony Davis and Juan Toscano-Anderson are expected to sit this one out due to back problems.

On the Pistons' end, center Isaiah Stewart is out at the moment due to a sprained toe. Guard Cade Cunningham will also be out due to his recent shin issues.

Player	Team	Status	Injury
LeBron James	LA Lakers	Questionable	Adductor
Anthony Davis	LA Lakers	Questionable	Back
Juan Toscano-Anderson	LA Lakers	Questionable	Back
Isaiah Stewart	Detroit Pistons	Out	Big toe
Cade Cunningham	Detroit Pistons	Out	Shin

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons Betting Odds and Spreads

Teams	Spread	Over/Under	Moneyline
LA Lakers	-7 (-110)	Un 225 (-110)	-280
Detroit Pistons	+7 (-110)	Ov 225 (-110)	+235

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons Starting 5s

Lakers - G: Patrick Beverley, G: Austin Reaves, C: Anthony Davis, F: Lonnie Walker IV, F: Troy Brown Jr.

Pistons - G: Killian Hayes, G: Jaden Ivey, C: Marvin Bagley III, F: Bojan Bogdanovic, F: Saddiq Bey

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons Betting and Predictions

Despite a disappointing month, the Lakers are still considered the favorites heading into tonight's game. Over both teams' past 10 games, the Lakers' win-loss record of three and seven is superior to the Pistons' record of two and eight.

Power forward/center Anthony Davis is likely to give the Pistons a hard time. Worse still for the struggling Detroit team, the absences of Cunningham and Stewart will leave them missing two of their most essential players. If Schroder and Bryant wind up returning tonight for the Lakers, the Pistons have almost no chance of a win.

Prediction: LA Lakers -7.5 (-110)

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