Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Pistons will travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies at FedExForum. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 1 and have a record of 26-50, while the Pistons are 13-63 and have dropped their last 2 games.
This non-conference matchup will be televised on BSSE and the over/under line is set at 209.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Detroit and Memphis, the Grizzlies have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 9 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Memphis is averaging 113 points compared to Detroit at 104.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Pistons have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 102 points per game in these contests.
- In their last five home games, Memphis has averaged 102 points per game while allowing 110. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Detroit has an ATS mark of 3-0 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-5.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
In games where the Pistons have been the underdog this season, the average scoring margin is -9.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is currently set at 209, and their games have averaged a combined 230.1 points.
Detroit’s O/U record for the season is 38-37-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. The team’s ATS record as the underdog is 35-32, and they have covered the spread in three straight road games.
Detroit’s most recent game was a 121-113 loss to the Hawks. They were 12-point underdogs in that game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 223.5.
This season, the Pistons are 13-63 overall and are currently in 15th place in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 10-38 and 2-13 against their division. On the road, the Pistons are 6-31 compared to 7-32 at home.
In terms of scoring, the Pistons are 25th in the league at 110.6 points per game. They have scored 110.8 points per game on the road compared to 110.5 at home. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 27.6% of their games.
One reason for their lower scoring output is their struggles from beyond the arc. The Pistons are last in the league in three-pointers made per game at 11. They are also 27th in three-point attempts at 31.6 per game.
Overall, Detroit is 21st in field goal percentage at 46%. They are 7th in pace at 99.8 possessions per game. In terms of two-point shooting, the Pistons are 21st in percentage at 53%.
Looking at the Pistons defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 119.4 points per game (26th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pistons are forcing 14.8 per game, which is 29th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 20th in blocked shots at 4.8 per game.
In their last game, the Grizzlies defeated the Bucks by a score of 111-101. The combined scoring in that game was 212 points, which was below the O/U line of 217.5.
Memphis has won two straight games and is looking to improve on their 26-50 record. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 13th place.
At home this season, the Grizzlies are 8-28 straight up and 14-22 against the spread. Their average scoring differential at home is -7.4 points per game.
As the favorite, Memphis is 6-10 straight up and 5-11 against the spread. They have lost their last four games as the favorite and are favored by 1 point today. On average, they are 2.9 points worse than the spread as the favorite.
This season, Memphis has an O/U record of 36-39-1. In their games, the average combined scoring is 219 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 209, and 71 of their games have had higher O/U lines.
The Grizzlies are 2-0 ATS on their current homestand and have an overall ATS record of 37-39. Against the Western Conference, they are 14-22 at home and 23-17 ATS on the road.
At home, the Grizzlies are averaging 103.9 points per game, which is 30th in the NBA. Overall, they are 30th in scoring at 106 points per game.
Memphis is 16th in pace at 98 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 30th in the league at 43%. When it comes to two-point shooting, they are 29th in the NBA at 50%.
From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies are 6th in three-point attempts and 10th in made threes at 13.2 per game. However, they are 30th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%.
Currently, the Grizzlies’ defense holds the 12th rank in the NBA, allowing 112.9 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Grizzlies’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.9% and allowing 38.2% from beyond the arc.
Looking at our projections, the Grizzlies are expected to take down the Pistons by a score of 106-104.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons Betting Tips
- Take the Grizzlies on the moneyline
- The Grizzlies should also cover at -1
- Projecting a combined 210 points, we like the over
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Low Back – Out
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Luke Kennard – Knee – Doubtful
- Jaren Jackson Jr. – Quad – Out
- Yuta Watanabe – Personal – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Injury Management – Out
- John Konchar – Heel – Out
- Desmond Bane – Back – Out
- Ziaire Williams – Hip – Out
- Santi Aldama – Right Foot – Out
- Vince Williams Jr. – Knee – Out
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Taj Gibson – Hamstring – Doubtful
- Isaiah Stewart – Hamstring – Out
- Cade Cunningham – Injury Management – Out
- Quentin Grimes – Knee – Out
- Simone Fontecchio – Toe – Out
- Stanley Umude – Ankle – Out
- Ausar Thompson – Illness – Out
