Detroit Pistons vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Grizzlies and Pistons. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on BSDE, and it’s hosted by the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. Get ready to place your bets!
The Grizzlies are favored in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 218.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Detroit Pistons – Memphis Grizzlies odds
Detroit Pistons vs Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Grizzlies have faced off vs. the Pistons as the favorite, they have gone 3-0. The last three times that the Pistons have hosted the Grizzlies, the over/under record is 0-3 with the teams combining for an average of 227 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 2-1.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 102 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- In their last five games at home, the Pistons have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 109 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-1-1.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
Detroit Pistons vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
Coming into today’s game against the Pistons, the Grizzlies are 5-14 overall and are 2-1 in their last three games. In the Western Conference, the Grizzlies are 14th and are 4th in the Southwest division.
Memphis’ ATS record sits below .500 (8-11). When playing on the road, the Grizzlies hold an ATS record of 5-5 in contrast to a 3-6 record against the spread when playing at home.
The over/under record for this season for the Grizzlies is 7-12-0. The average over/under line in their games stands at 222.6, and their differential vs. the over/under line this season is -4.8.
In their latest game, the Grizzlies offense put up 109 points against the Suns. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 45.3% and made 9 threes. Offensively, the Grizzlies hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 30th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 30th in terms of percentage and 13th in three-pointers made.
Currently, the Grizzlies’ defense holds the 11th rank in the NBA, allowing 111.9 points per game.
On two point field goal attempts, the Grizzlies’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 50.7% and allowing 39.8% from beyond the arc.
Heading into today’s game vs. the Grizzlies, the Pistons are 2-18 this season and are looking to get back to .500. In the Eastern Conference, they are 15th and are 5th in the Central division.
So far, Detroit’s ATS record is below .500 at 8-11. As the favorite this season, Detroit is 0-2 vs. the spread while going 8-9 as the underdog.
Detroit currently holds an over/under record of 12-8-0 for the season. The average over/under line in their games stands at 223.8, and they have a 3.5 differential against the over/under line for this season.
Against the Cavaliers, the Pistons had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 109.2 points per game. They scored 101 points and posted a field goal percentage of 47% in the game. So far this season, the Pistons offense has looked to push the pace, averaging 99.7 possessions per contest. For the season, they are 17th in field goal attempts per game and their season field goal percentage is 46%.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Pistons is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 118.1 points per game (23rd).
Detroit’s defense is currently forcing 16.6 turnovers per game, which is 29th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 11th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.6 rejections per game.
Even though they are considered 1.5-point underdogs, our projection points to a 104-100 win for the Pistons.
Detroit Pistons vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
- We like the Pistons on the moneyline (-101)
- The Pistons are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NBA model projects 204 points, and we suggest taking the under
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Joe Harris – Shoulder – Doubtful
- Monte Morris – Quadriceps – Out
- Marvin Bagley III – Back – Probable
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Marcus Smart – Ankle – Out
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Luke Kennard – Knee – Out
- Ja Morant – Suspension – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Jake LaRavia – Eye – Out
