Detroit Pistons vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

At 8:00 ET, the Detroit Pistons (8-11) will travel to take on the Memphis Grizzlies (11-7) in a non-conference matchup. Memphis is currently favored by 8.5 points and has won three straight games. The over/under line for this game is 226 points.

This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and can be seen on FDSS. The Pistons (+303) are 10th in the Eastern Conference, while the Grizzlies (-380) are 4th in the West.

DETROIT PISTONS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Detroit Pistons +8.5

This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.

WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-131 in favor of the Pistons.
• Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.
• From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 15 threes.

Can the Detroit Offense Score Enough on the Road?

The Pistons improved to 8-11 on the season after a 102-100 win over the Raptors on Monday. Detroit was favored by 4 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the total score of 202 points fell short of the 219.5-point over/under line.

Detroit started strong, leading 29-22 after the 1st quarter, but Toronto took control in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring the Pistons 58-43. The Pistons rallied in the 4th quarter, holding the Raptors to 20 points while scoring 30 to complete the comeback.

Jaden Ivey led the Pistons to a win over the Raptors, scoring 25 points on 76.9% shooting. He also added 8 assists and 5 rebounds, hitting 2 threes at 50% efficiency. Malik Beasley contributed 14 points, despite shooting just 25% from the field and 21.4% from three, where he made 3 shots.

The Pistons hit 12 threes as a team, shooting 32.4% from deep and 44.7% overall. Ivey scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 3 of his 14 in the final period.

The Pistons held the Raptors to 100 points on Monday, with a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, allowing just 20 points. Detroit limited Toronto to 39% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Pistons gave up 10 threes on 28% shooting. The Raptors went to the line 10 times, making 8 free throws. Detroit finished with 4 steals and 7 blocks.

Can the Grizzlies Deliver Being Favored at Home?

The Grizzlies improved to 11-7 on the season with a 123-98 win over the Trail Blazers on Monday. Playing at home, Memphis entered the game as -10.5 point favorites and covered the spread with a +25 point margin of victory.

Memphis jumped out to a 36-24 lead after the 1st quarter. Portland edged the Grizzlies 30-29 in the 2nd quarter, but Memphis regained control by holding the Blazers to 21 points in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 92-75 lead, the Grizzlies closed out the game by outscoring Portland 31-23. The total points for the game fell short of the 232-point O/U line, with the teams combining for 221 points.

Ja Morant’s 22 points and 11 assists led the Grizzlies to a 123-98 win over the Trail Blazers, with Jaren Jackson Jr. adding 21 points and 6 rebounds. Memphis shot 49.4% from the field and connected on 12 threes at a 42.9% rate.

Morant scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter, while Jackson added 12 in the 4th. Santi Aldama contributed 13 points and 17 rebounds, and Jay Huff scored 8 of his 12 points in the opening period.

The Grizzlies put on a defensive clinic against the Trail Blazers, holding them to just 98 points on 33% shooting. Memphis gave up 24 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points, and finished strong in the 4th, giving up 23.

Memphis was particularly effective at defending the three, as Portland hit just 8 threes on 17% shooting. The Grizzlies also recorded 7 steals and 13 blocks in the game.