Who’s PlayingLos Angeles @ DetroitCurrent Records: Los Angeles 19-15; Detroit 8-27What to KnowThe Detroit Pistons have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Los Angeles Clippers and are hoping to record their first win since Jan. 12 of 2019. After a few days’ rest for both teams, they will meet up at 7 p.m. ET Dec. 26 at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit needs to shore up a defense that is allowing 118.34 points per game. The Pistons’ and the Atlanta Hawks’ contest this past Friday was up for grabs at halftime, but Detroit was thoroughly outmatched 70-42 in the second half. Detroit got maybe a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting Atlanta an easy 130-105 victory. Point guard Killian Hayes put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 17 points and five assists in addition to five boards. Meanwhile, Los Angeles was within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap this past Friday as they fell 119-114 to the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite the defeat, the Clippers got a solid performance out of small forward Kawhi Leonard, who had 28 points and five assists. The Pistons are expected to lose this next one by 5. Those sticking with them against the spread have guts, to put it politely, as the squad has let down bettors in their past three games. Detroit is now 8-27 while Los Angeles sits at 19-15. Detroit is 6-20 after losses this year, Los Angeles 8-6. How To WatchWhen: Monday at 7 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, MichiganTV: Bally Sports – DetroitOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Follow: CBS Sports AppTicket Cost: $29.00OddsThe Clippers are a 5-point favorite against the Pistons, according to the latest NBA odds.The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Clippers as a 4.5-point favorite.Over/Under: -106See NBA picks for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine’s advanced computer model. Get picks now.
Series HistoryLos Angeles have won 11 out of their last 14 games against Detroit.Nov 17, 2022 – Los Angeles 96 vs. Detroit 91Mar 13, 2022 – Los Angeles 106 vs. Detroit 102Nov 26, 2021 – Los Angeles 107 vs. Detroit 96Apr 14, 2021 – Los Angeles 100 vs. Detroit 98Apr 11, 2021 – Los Angeles 131 vs. Detroit 124Jan 02, 2020 – Los Angeles 126 vs. Detroit 112Feb 02, 2019 – Los Angeles 111 vs. Detroit 101Jan 12, 2019 – Detroit 109 vs. Los Angeles 104Feb 09, 2018 – Los Angeles 108 vs. Detroit 95Oct 28, 2017 – Detroit 95 vs. Los Angeles 87Nov 25, 2016 – Detroit 108 vs. Los Angeles 97Nov 07, 2016 – Los Angeles 114 vs. Detroit 82Dec 14, 2015 – Los Angeles 105 vs. Detroit 103Nov 14, 2015 – Los Angeles 101 vs. Detroit 96