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Detroit @ Los Angeles

Current Records: Detroit 3-12; Los Angeles 8-7

What to Know

The Detroit Pistons haven't won a contest against the Los Angeles Clippers since Jan. 12 of 2019, but they'll be looking to end the drought Thursday. Detroit will take on Los Angeles at 10:30 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena after having had a few days off. These two teams are out to turn their luck around after having lost tight contests in their previous games.

It was close but no cigar for the Pistons as they fell 115-111 to the Toronto Raptors on Monday. The top scorer for Detroit was shooting guard Jaden Ivey (21 points).

Speaking of close games: Los Angeles was close but no cigar on Tuesday as they fell 103-101 to the Dallas Mavericks. Los Angeles were close to capping off a huge comeback (they were down 54-32 at the end of the half), but they just didn't have quite enough oomph. Despite the defeat, they had strong showings from power forward Nicolas Batum, who shot 7-for-7 from beyond the arc and finished with 22 points and five boards, and power forward Marcus Morris, who had 18 points.

The Pistons are expected to lose this next one by 9. The smart bettors have been the ones to keep their money on Detroit's opponents whenever they hit the road.

Detroit is now 3-12 while the Clippers sit at 8-7. A couple offensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Detroit has only been able to knock down 42.90% percent of their shots, which is the lowest field goal percentage in the league. Los Angeles has experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the matchup with the fewest points per game in the league, having accrued only 104.9 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 10:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
  • TV: Bally Sports Detroit Plus
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $10.00

Odds

The Clippers are a big 9-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 9.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Los Angeles have won eight out of their last 13 games against Detroit.

  • Mar 13, 2022 - Los Angeles 106 vs. Detroit 102
  • Nov 26, 2021 - Los Angeles 107 vs. Detroit 96
  • Apr 14, 2021 - Los Angeles 100 vs. Detroit 98
  • Apr 11, 2021 - Los Angeles 131 vs. Detroit 124
  • Jan 02, 2020 - Los Angeles 126 vs. Detroit 112
  • Feb 02, 2019 - Los Angeles 111 vs. Detroit 101
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Detroit 109 vs. Los Angeles 104
  • Feb 09, 2018 - Los Angeles 108 vs. Detroit 95
  • Oct 28, 2017 - Detroit 0 vs. Los Angeles 0
  • Nov 25, 2016 - Detroit 108 vs. Los Angeles 97
  • Nov 07, 2016 - Los Angeles 114 vs. Detroit 82
  • Dec 14, 2015 - Los Angeles 0 vs. Detroit 0
  • Nov 14, 2015 - Detroit 0 vs. Los Angeles 0