Lakers vs. Pistons prediction and picks, November 8, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers (7-2) at Detroit Pistons (6-2), , Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on NBA TV, Spectrum SportsNet, Spectrum SportsNet+.
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Our picks for Lakers-Pistons
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No sportsbook line is posted for this matchup yet. Sportsbooks post NBA lines about a day ahead of tip, and that price is what our picks use.
Looking ahead: Lakers vs. Pistons
- The Lakers sit at 7-2 overall and 4-1 in their last 5, putting up 121.8 and giving up 113.9 a game.
- The Pistons sit at 6-2 overall and 3-2 in their last 5, putting up 111.1 and giving up 101.8 a game.
- The Pistons put up 111.1 a game on a 46.8% field-goal rate, while the Lakers give up 113.9.
- For the Pistons, 2 are out: Isaiah Joe, Jalen Duren.
- The model rates Pistons 4.2-point favorites, adding 2.4 from season form and 1.7 for home court, with a 61.7% chance to win.
Injury status report
Lakers injuries
Pistons injuries
- Out Isaiah Joe G · hip · expected return Nov 8
- Out Jalen Duren C · hamstring · expected return Nov 9
Official league injury report: 12:45 AM ET, Nov 6 PDF.
This season's team stats
| Per game | LAL | DET |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 121.8 2nd | 111.1 19th |
| Rebounds | 39.9 29th | 44.1 13th |
| Assists | 24.8 23rd | 26.9 11th |
| Field goal | 51.2% 1st | 46.8% 11th |
| 3-point | 38.8% 3rd | 37.8% 7th |
| Free throw | 80.1% 10th | 75.9% 19th |
| Turnovers | 17.7 26th | 15.1 10th |
| Possessions | 101.9 19th | 100.2 27th |
Small type shows league rank (9 and 8 games played). Bold shows which side is better.
Snapshot of the standings
| LAL | DET | |
|---|---|---|
| Conference rank | 3rd West | 2nd East |
| Record | 7-2 | 6-2 |
| Games back | 0 | 1.5 |
| Home / road | 4-1 / 3-1 | 2-1 / 4-1 |
| Last 10, streak | 7-2, W3 | 6-2, L1 |
| Point differential | +7.9 | +9.4 |
| Projected wins | 49.4 | 55.4 |
| Playoff chance | 81.3% | 99.1% |
These projections come from 10,000 simulations of the remaining season. The complete table is on NBA futures.
Leaders of the season
Lakers leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | G | 8 | 35.6 | 38.5 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 49.5 | 43.1 | 89.3 |
| Austin Reaves | G | 9 | 35.9 | 23.3 | 3.2 | 5.0 | 53.1 | 42.9 | 87.9 |
| Walker Kessler | C | 9 | 30.6 | 14.4 | 10.2 | 1.1 | 71.8 | no att. | 56.2 |
| Ziaire Williams | F | 6 | 25.3 | 10.7 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 53.7 | 44.0 | 90.0 |
| Collin Sexton | G | 8 | 17.2 | 9.8 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 42.4 | 26.7 | 70.0 |
Pistons leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | G | 8 | 33.5 | 24.0 | 5.6 | 7.6 | 47.2 | 32.7 | 80.0 |
| Duncan Robinson | F | 8 | 31.0 | 19.0 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 47.4 | 47.9 | 84.4 |
| Jalen Durenout | C | 2 | 19.0 | 13.0 | 7.5 | 2.0 | 58.8 | no att. | 85.7 |
| Paul Reed | F | 8 | 27.4 | 12.8 | 6.8 | 2.4 | 58.1 | 62.5 | 73.3 |
| Ausar Thompson | G | 7 | 27.4 | 9.9 | 8.6 | 4.7 | 52.8 | 0.0 | 68.4 |
Starters and rosters, projected
Lakers starters
- F Jake LaRavia
- C Walker Kessler
- G Matisse Thybulle
- G Luka Doncic
- G Austin Reaves
Full Lakers roster (19)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Cameron Carr | G | 6' 5" | 21 |
| 77 | Luka Doncic | G | 6' 8" | 27 |
| 5 | Quentin Grimes | G | 6' 4" | 26 |
| 7 | Jaden Hardy | G | 6' 3" | 24 |
| 9 | Bronny James | G | 6' 2" | 22 |
| 47 | Arthur Kaluma | F | 6' 6" | 24 |
| 14 | Walker Kessler | C | 7' 2" | 25 |
| 12 | Jake LaRavia | F | 6' 7" | 25 |
| 55 | Kevon Looney | F | 6' 9" | 30 |
| unlisted | Lawson Lovering | C | 7' 1" | 23 |
| 54 | Sandro Mamukelashvili | F | 6' 9" | 27 |
| 30 | Chris Manon | G | 6' 4" | 24 |
| 31 | AK Okereke | F | 6' 7" | 23 |
| 15 | Austin Reaves | G | 6' 5" | 28 |
| 10 | Collin Sexton | G | 6' 3" | 27 |
| 1 | Adou Thiero | F | 6' 8" | 22 |
| 4 | Matisse Thybulle | G | 6' 5" | 29 |
| 2 | Jarred Vanderbilt | F | 6' 8" | 27 |
| 11 | Ziaire Williams | F | 6' 9" | 25 |
Pistons starters
- F Duncan Robinson
- F John Collins
- F Paul Reed
- G Cade Cunningham
- G Ausar Thompson
Starting fives for both teams come from their Nov 4 game, and confirmed lineups appear about 30 minutes before tip.
Full Pistons roster (18)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | John Collins | F | 6' 9" | 29 |
| 2 | Cade Cunningham | G | 6' 6" | 25 |
| 0 | Jalen Duren | C | 6' 10" | 22 |
| 31 | Javonte Green | G | 6' 5" | 33 |
| 94 | Elijah Harkless | G | 6' 3" | 26 |
| 5 | Ronald Holland II | F | 6' 8" | 21 |
| 27 | Kevin Huerter | G | 6' 6" | 28 |
| 24 | Daniss Jenkins | G | 6' 4" | 25 |
| 17 | Isaiah Joe | G | 6' 4" | 27 |
| 13 | Isaac Jones | C | 6' 8" | 26 |
| 8 | Chaz Lanier | G | 6' 3" | 24 |
| 23 | Ebuka Okorie | G | 6' 2" | 19 |
| 34 | Ugonna Onyenso | C | 7' 0" | 22 |
| 12 | Taurean Prince | F | 6' 6" | 32 |
| 7 | Paul Reed | F | 6' 9" | 27 |
| 55 | Duncan Robinson | F | 6' 7" | 32 |
| 35 | Tolu Smith | F | 6' 11" | 26 |
| 9 | Ausar Thompson | G | 6' 7" | 23 |
Season series plus the last five games
This season's meetings
- Nov 8 Lakers at Pistons, prediction
2025-26 meetings
- Regular season
- Lakers 0, Pistons 2
- Points per game
- Lakers 108.0, Pistons 120.5
| Date | Game | Matchup | Score | Winner and margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | Regular season | Lakers at Pistons | 110-113 | Pistons by 3 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Regular season | Pistons at Lakers | 128-106 | Pistons by 22 |
Lakers last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | @ Kings | W 116-103 | −12.5 | W |
| Nov 2 | vs Heat | W 138-117 | −1.5 | W |
| Nov 1 | vs Raptors | W 131-125 | −3.5 | W |
| Oct 30 | @ Warriors | L 95-112 | −2.5 | L |
| Oct 28 | @ Clippers | W 103-87 | +1.5 | W |
Pistons last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | vs 76ers | L 106-112 | −2.5 | L |
| Nov 2 | @ Hornets | W 124-91 | −5.5 | W |
| Oct 30 | @ Nets | W 110-94 | −8.5 | W |
| Oct 28 | vs Hornets | W 97-89 | −7.5 | W |
| Oct 27 | @ Knicks | L 97-111 | +4.5 | L |