The LA Lakers continue to dominate the Western Conference as they play their third of seven road games tonight, while the Detroit Pistons hold on for dear life in seventh spot in the East. The Detroit Pistons (34-36) play host to the LA Lakers (56-14) for some slammin jammin NBA action. The Lakers look to win at The Palace for the first time in more than seven years. NBA oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Lakers as -8.5 point road favs over the Pistons with the over/under listed at 193.5 points. Be sure to get your LA Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Free NBA Picks in now at SBGglobal.com
The Lakers recently beat the Thunder 107-89 on the road for their eighth win in ten games. Their top scorers on the night were Kobe Bryant with 19pts, while Lamar Odom added 18pts and Pau Gasol had 14pts 14 rebounds. Bryant and Gasol helped build a 17pt lead after one quarter and six Lakers scored in double figures as the team used all 12 active players. Bryant has played in eight of the Lakers losses in Detroit, he’s averaging 23.9pts but shooting 37.7 percent from the field. The Lakers are 25-9 SU on the road where they average 107.7 ppg and give up an average 102 ppg. They are 4-1 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 104.4 ppg and given up an average 100 ppg.
The Pistons recently lost to the Bulls 91-99 on the road for their fifth loss on six games. Their top scorers on the night were Tayshaun Prince with 20pts, while Antonio McDyess added 16pts 8 rebounds and Kwame Brown pulled down 11 rebounds. The Pistons are 18-18 SU at home where they average 94.7 ppg and give up an average 94.4 ppg. They are 2-3 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 99.4 ppg and given up an average 98 ppg. Injuries have hurt the Pistons BIG TIME! Allen Iverson is sidelined indefinitely with a sore back that has kept him out of 14 straight games, Richard Hamilton has a nagging groin injury that's forced him out of the last five and Rasheed Wallace has sat out eight in a row with a strained left calf.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
- Lakers are 4-12-1 ATS in the last 17 meetings.
- Lakers are 2-7 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Detroit.
- Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games.
- Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games.
- Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5.
- Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
LA Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Free NBA Picks
When: Thurs, Mar 26, 2009 7:30 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Lakers -8.5
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The Bottom Line: Kobe had a below par outing last game and after two days rest expect him to come out firing. Go Lakers! Be sure to get your LA Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Free NBA Picks in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 60% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
