The Memphis Grizzlies and Detroit Pistons meet Friday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs. Grizzlies prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs. Grizzlies pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Mavericks and 76ers and play the Bulls next. The Grizzlies have lost 6 straight games.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 115.8 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 118.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Ty Jerome is averaging 20 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 19.5 points and 8.1 assists. Santi Aldama is the third double-digit scorer, and Cedric Coward is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Nets and 76ers and play the Raptors next. The Pistons have lost 4 of their last 6 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 117.2 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 109.6 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.1 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 18.6 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 12 games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pistons have won eight of their last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in five of their last six games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won nine of their last 10 games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last nine road games against the Pistons following a loss.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Grizzlies teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last six games against Southwest Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Cade Cunningham has recorded 58 games with 4+ assists this season—the most of any player in the league.
- Jalen Duren has recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (625) of any player in the league this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (23.5).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (10.5).
- Fourteen different Grizzlies players have scored 20+ points in a game this season—the most in the league.
- The Grizzlies are one of only three teams to record four or more wins when trailing by a margin of 10+ points at HT this season.
Pistons vs Grizzlies Injury Report
Ausar Thompson and Caris LeVert are out for the Pistons.
The Grizzlies will be without Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Brandon Clarke, Zach Edey, Ja Morant, Taj Gibson, and Santi Aldama. Taylor Hendricks, Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen, and Cedric Coward are doubtful.
Pistons vs Grizzlies Prediction
Thick number for a team on the end of a back to back but the Grizzlies are in the same boat. The Grizzlies also have an injury list as long as the Bill of rights and they’re not really trying to win games. The Pistons also don’t have to travel after playing last night and they’re coming off blowout wins over the Nets and 76ers. It feels like the Pistons are taking out some frustration after a four-game losing streak. It should be no different against a Grizzlies side that’s playing second- and third-stringers. I’ll lay out the points.