Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons NBA Picks, Odds, Predictions 10/11/21

The Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies meet Monday in NBA preseason action at the FedExForum. The Detroit Pistons look for another win after beating the Spurs in their preseason opener. The Memphis Grizzlies look for a win after a 2-1 preseason start. 

The Detroit Pistons have won six of their last nine preseason games. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 115 points on 51.1 percent shooting and allowing 105 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Jerami Grant is averaging 19 points and two rebounds, while Josh Jackson is averaging 16 points and two assists. Cory Joseph is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Olynyk is grabbing three rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 84.6 percent from the free throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.

The Memphis Grizzlies have won eight of their last 12 preseason games. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 100.7 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 88.7 points on 38.8 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 21.5 points and six assists, while Desmond Bane is averaging 15.7 points and three rebounds. Steven Adams is the third double-digit scorer and Jaren Jackson Jr. is dishing one assist. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 28.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 55 rebounds per game.

The Memphis Grizzlies have had a lot of preseason success these last few years, and they’ve been elite defensively through three games. With that said, the Pistons are well rested after just one preseason game, and they were highly impressive on the offensive side. The Pistons have a lot of young pieces eager to prove themselves on the NBA level. The Grizzlies should be favored at home, but the value is with the Pistons and the points.