Memphis Grizzlies (45-32) vs. Detroit Pistons (43-34)
April 5, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Pistons +1.5; Over/Under: 239.5
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The Memphis Grizzlies and Detroit Pistons meet on Saturday 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 Warriors, beat the Heat, and they play the Hornets, Timberwolves, and Nuggets next. The Grizzlies look to win two straight games for the first time since March 10-12.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 121.8 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 117.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.3 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 22.9 points and 7.3 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.2 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Thunder, beat the Raptors, and they play the Kings, Knicks, and Bucks next. The Pistons have won four of their last six games and clinched a playoff spot last night.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 115.4 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.1 points on 46 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.7 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.3 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Duren is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Grizzlies have lost 12 of their last 13 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have won each of their last four night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games following a win.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last eight games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have lost each of their last five games against Grizzlies teams that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 road games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Grizzlies teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Three of the Pistons’ last four home games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Pistons vs Grizzlies Injury Report
The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey, while Tobias Harris and Cade Cunningham are questionable after not playing last night.
The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Brandon Clarke, Vince Williams Jr., and Zyon Pullin.
Pistons vs Grizzlies Prediction
The Pistons are an underdog because they’re on the end of a back-to-back and have Cunningham and Harris on the injury report. I’m still grabbing the free bucket. The Grizzlies just aren’t playing consistent ball, and they’re 3-7 SU and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. The Grizzlies haven’t won two straight games in nearly a month. The Pistons are still playing for seeding, as they can finish either in the fifth or sixth seed, so there’s motivation to keep playing. I just haven’t been impressed with the Grizzlies over the last couple of months. Give me the Pistons and the free bucket.
