The Lakers’ current slide includes the first two games of their current five-game road trip, capped by Friday night’s crushing 130-108 loss in Boston. The Pistons return to action after falling just short in a 105-102 loss to Golden State that marks the team’s fifth defeat in six home contests.

L.A. is a 7-point favourite to win on the NBA odds, with a total of 210.5.

Lakers vs. Pistons NBA Betting Odds

The Lakers have enjoyed the support of 57 per cent of bets placed on Sunday night’s matchup at Little Caesars Arena, but have dipped slightly since opening as 7.5-point favourites. With the OVER attracting 88 per cent of bets, the total has made gains since opening at 209, climbing to its current position at 210.5.

Sunday evening’s matchup marks the first meeting of the season between these two teams. The two sides split a pair of games last season, extending a trend that has seen the home team earn the outright win in eight straight clashes. In addition to posting five straight home victories over the Lakers, Detroit has also covered the spread in eight of their past 10 dates with LA, including a 107-92 win as a 7-point home underdog, back in January. That bodes poorly for the Lakers, who currently sport a league-worst 6-11 record against the spread, and have covered just once in six outings while favoured by at least 3.5 points.

While their most recent clash needed two overtimes before ending as a 135-129 Lakers win, previous meetings between these teams have otherwise been low scoring. The OVER paid out in nine of their previous 12 dates, with the total finishing at or below 208 in their previous three.

Los Angeles Lakers

Questions linger over the health status of LeBron James, who returned to action in Friday’s loss to the Celtics after missing seven games due to an abdominal injury. James enjoyed a productive return on Friday, contributing 23 points and six rebounds, but remains listed as questionable on Sunday. Still smarting from a thigh contusion reportedly suffered in a collision with Giannis Antetokounmpo during Wednesday’s 109-102 loss in Milwaukee, Anthony Davis’ status for Sunday has been upgraded to probable. Davis showed no ill effects of the injury while draining a team-high 31 points in Friday’s loss, and will be aiming to crack 30 points for the ninth time in 11 appearances against the Pistons.

Detroit Pistons

Trailing by as many as 14 points in the fourth quarter, the Pistons’ comeback bid fell just short in Friday’s loss to the Warriors. The defeat dumped Detroit’s record to a dismal 4-11. The club has shown signs of overcoming a horrific 1-8 start by posting outright wins in three of their past six outings. The Pistons have also rewarded sports bettors by covering in four of seven overall, and four of five when pegged as underdogs by at least 6.5 points. However, the club ranks dead last in the NBA with 98.5 points scored per game, and have been limited to fewer than 100 points in four of their past six home games.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Pistons?

• Regular Season

Lakers Team Leaders

LAL

Points	LeBron James 30.27
Assists	Russell Westbrook 7.05
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 9.85
FG%	Jemerrio Jones 66.7
Steals	Sekou Doumbouya 1.5
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.25

DET

Points	Jerami Grant 19.23
Assists	Derrick Walton Jr. 7
Rebounds	Isaiah Stewart 8.69
FG%	Marvin Bagley III 55.5
Steals	Derrick Walton Jr. 2.33
Blocks	Derrick Walton Jr. 1.33

• Regular Season

Pistons Team Leaders

LAL

Points	LeBron James 30.27
Assists	Russell Westbrook 7.05
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 9.85
FG%	Jemerrio Jones 66.7
Steals	Sekou Doumbouya 1.5
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.25

DET

Points	Jerami Grant 19.23
Assists	Derrick Walton Jr. 7
Rebounds	Isaiah Stewart 8.69
FG%	Marvin Bagley III 55.5
Steals	Derrick Walton Jr. 2.33
Blocks	Derrick Walton Jr. 1.33

Injuries

L.A. Lakers

Talen Horton-Tucker (SG)

day-to-day Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22

Dwight Howard (C)

Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22

Carmelo Anthony (SF)

Out Sun Illness - 07 / 04 / 22

Anthony Davis (PF)

Out Sun Foot - 06 / 04 / 22

Russell Westbrook (PG)

Out Sun Shoulder - 06 / 04 / 22

Anthony Davis (PF)

Prob Tues Foot - 04 / 04 / 22

Wenyen Gabriel (SF)

Prob Sun Ankle - 03 / 04 / 22

Anthony Davis (PF)

Prob Sun Foot - 02 / 04 / 22

Carmelo Anthony (SF)

Prob Sun Illness - 01 / 04 / 22

Wenyen Gabriel (SF)

Ques Fri Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22

Detroit

Kelly Olynyk (PF)

Out Wed Rest - 06 / 04 / 22

Kelly Olynyk (PF)

Out Fri Rest - 01 / 04 / 22

Cory Joseph (PG)

Out Sun Back - 01 / 04 / 22

Marvin Bagley III (PF)

Out Sun Hip Flexor - 01 / 04 / 22

Luka Garza (C)

Out indefinitely Ankle - 31 / 03 / 22

Cory Joseph (PG)

Ques Thurs Spine - 31 / 03 / 22

Jerami Grant (SF)

out for season Calf - 25 / 03 / 22

Isaiah Livers (PF)

Prob Thurs Concussion - 23 / 03 / 22

Kelly Olynyk (PF)

Out Mon Ankle - 21 / 03 / 22

Cory Joseph (PG)

Out Mon Rest - 21 / 03 / 22

Injuries

L.A. Lakers

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Talen Horton-Tucker (SG)	day-to-day	Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22	1-0	0-1	+ -
Horton-Tucker exited Sunday's game with a left ankle sprain, and he will not return.
Dwight Howard (C)	Out Sun	Rest - 10 / 04 / 22	1-0	0-1	+ -
Howard will not take the court for Sunday's contest versus the Nuggets as he will be given a day of rest.
Carmelo Anthony (SF)	Out Sun	Illness - 07 / 04 / 22	2-1	1-2	+ -
Anthony has been absent from the lineup during the past two games with a non-COVID-19 illness, and he will not play Sunday versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Out Sun	Foot - 06 / 04 / 22	2-2	2-2	+ -
Davis has been held out of the previous two games with a right mid-foot sprain, and he will not suit up against the Nuggets on Sunday.
Russell Westbrook (PG)	Out Sun	Shoulder - 06 / 04 / 22	2-2	2-2	+ -
Westbrook has missed his second-straight game with a sore right shoulder, and he will not be active against the Nuggets on Sunday.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Prob Tues	Foot - 04 / 04 / 22	2-2	2-2	+ -
Davis is dealing with a right mid-foot sprain, but it is projected that he will line up for Tuesday's clash versus the Suns.
Wenyen Gabriel (SF)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 03 / 04 / 22	2-3	2-3	+ -
Gabriel is tending to a left ankle sprain, but he is projected to partake in Sunday's matchup with the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Prob Sun	Foot - 02 / 04 / 22	3-3	3-3	+ -
Davis is dealing with a right mid-foot sprain, but it is projected that he will line up for Sunday's clash versus the Nuggets.
Carmelo Anthony (SF)	Prob Sun	Illness - 01 / 04 / 22	3-4	4-3	+ -
Anthony missed the previous game with a non-COVID illness, but it is expected that he will suit up Sunday against the Nuggets.
Wenyen Gabriel (SF)	Ques Fri	Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22	3-4	4-3	+ -
Gabriel is dealing with a left ankle sprain, and it is undetermined if he will dress for Friday's matchup with the Pelicans.

Detroit

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Kelly Olynyk (PF)	Out Wed	Rest - 06 / 04 / 22	1-2	3-0	+ -
Olynyk will not suit up against the Mavericks on Wednesday, as he will be given a day of rest.
Kelly Olynyk (PF)	Out Fri	Rest - 01 / 04 / 22	3-2	3-2	+ -
Olynyk will not dress for Friday's clash with the Thunder as he will be given a day of rest.
Cory Joseph (PG)	Out Sun	Back - 01 / 04 / 22	3-2	3-2	+ -
Joseph has been held out of the last four contests due to a left lumbar spine strain, and he will not be available for Sunday's matchup with the 76ers.
Marvin Bagley III (PF)	Out Sun	Hip Flexor - 01 / 04 / 22	3-2	3-2	+ -
Bagley III has missed the last four games due to a left hip flexor strain, and he will not play against the 76ers on Sunday.
Luka Garza (C)	Out indefinitely	Ankle - 31 / 03 / 22	4-2	4-2	+ -
Garza is idle with a sprained left ankle, and it is unknown when he will return.
Cory Joseph (PG)	Ques Thurs	Spine - 31 / 03 / 22	4-2	4-2	+ -
Joseph is battling some strain in his spine, and it remains to be seen if he will take the court for Thursday's contest with the 76ers.
Jerami Grant (SF)	out for season	Calf - 25 / 03 / 22	6-3	4-5	+ -
Grant is idle with a left calf strain, and he will not lace up for the remainder of the season.
Isaiah Livers (PF)	Prob Thurs	Concussion - 23 / 03 / 22	6-4	5-5	+ -
Livers has sat out the last four contests due to a concussion, but it is projected that he will be active Thursday versus the 76ers.
Kelly Olynyk (PF)	Out Mon	Ankle - 21 / 03 / 22	7-4	6-5	+ -
Olynyk is tending to a left ankle injury, and he will not partake in Monday's tilt against the Trail Blazers.
Cory Joseph (PG)	Out Mon	Rest - 21 / 03 / 22	7-4	6-5	+ -
Joseph will not face the Trail Blazers on Monday, as he will be given a day of rest.