NBA Basketball Betting: Lakers vs. Pistons Odds & Picks: March 26th 2009

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons u193.5 (-110)
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The Los Angeles Lakers and the Detroit Pistons have gone Under in four of their five meetings the last three years, and we look for these clubs to continue this pattern tonight.

Sure, the Lakers have topped the 100-point mark in six of their last seven games, but it is no coincidence that the lone Under came vs. an Eastern Conference team (Philadelphia) and that five of the six Overs came vs. Western teams that play the same run-and-gun as the Lakers. The Pistons have always done a good job of slowing the pace vs. LA, and we expect this game to be played at their pace at home.

Now the Pistons are actually playing to more Overs than usual this season, but the Under is still 36-32-2 in all of their games and their home games are averaging a combined 189.1 points, which is safely below this posted total. Given that they do not want to try and run with the Lakers, look for Detroit to employ the same strategy they have employed in their recent meetings.

In fact, the Lakers have managed just 89 and 78 points respectively in their last two trips to Motown, and while they should pass those numbers here, we still look for a safe Under.

NBA Free Pick: Lakers, Pistons Under 193.5 (-110)