LA Clippers vs Detroit Pistons Picks and Prediction for Saturday January 10 2026

By: Eddie Kline Updated 01/21/2026, 02:37 PM ET

Clippers Preview

Little Caesars Arena will play host to a Saturday night NBA clash between the LA Clippers and the Detroit Pistons. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Clippers (14-23) have won eight of their previous 11 games and are 2.5 games out of tenth place in the Western Conference standings. Last night, LA raced out to a ten-point lead after one quarter and shot a scorching 59 percent from the field during a 121-105 road triumph against Brooklyn.

All-Star G James Harden poured in a game-high 31 points on a 10-for-13 shooting performance. LA F Kawhi Leonard contributed 26 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Jordan Miller scored 21 points in 27 minutes off the bench for the Clippers, who improved to 5-14 on the road.

Pistons Preview

The Detroit Pistons have won 14 of their first 17 home games and hold a four-game lead over New York for Eastern Conference supremacy. The Pistons (28-9) rank second in the league in defensive efficiency and are limiting the opposition to 111.6 points per contest. On Wednesday, Detroit outscored Chicago by 16 points during the fourth quarter of a 108-93 home victory.

Detroit C Isaiah Stewart scored a career-high 31 points on a 14-for-17 shooting performance. Duncan Robinson connected on 4-for-7 from long range and finished with 12 points. Ausar Thompson added 11 points and eight rebounds for the Pistons, who shot 49 percent from the field.

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Clippers vs Pistons Pick

Detroit will be without starters Jalen Duren (ankle) and Tobias Harris (hip), while G Cade Cunningham is listed as questionable with a wrist injury. The Clippers have started to play better and the Pistons are banged up. Take LA to pull off the upset on the road. Final Score Prediction, LA Clippers win 119-111.

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