Detroit Pistons vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 4/5/24
At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-117) will host the Detroit Pistons (-103) in a non-conference matchup. Memphis (-1) is currently on a two-game win streak and is 13th in the Western Conference. Detroit (13-63) is 15th in the Eastern Conference and has lost two straight.
This game will be played at the FedExForum in Memphis and can be seen on BSSE. The over/under line for this game is 209 points.
DETROIT PISTONS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -1
This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Friday, April 5th.
WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 106-104 in favor of the Grizzlies.
- Our projections have GG Jackson II finishing with GG Jackson II points, 3 rebounds and 1 assists.
- From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.9% and knocking down 7 threes.
Do the Pistons Have a Shot at a Win at Memphis?
Today, the Pistons are looking to snap a two-game losing streak as they face the Grizzlies. Despite being 12-point underdogs, Detroit covered the spread in their last game against the Hawks, losing by a score of 121-113 (O/U line: 223.5).
In games against the spread, Detroit is 38-37 this season, including a 20-17 record on the road. The team’s straight-up record on the road is 6-31, and they have an average scoring differential of -10.0 PPG.
This season, the Pistons have an O/U record of 38-37-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with a combined scoring total of 230.1 points.
Overall, Detroit is 13-63 this season, which is the worst record in the NBA. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 15th place and have gone 10-38 against other teams in the East.
So far this season, the Pistons have been the underdog in 68 of their 76 games. As the underdog, they are 10-58 straight-up and 35-32 vs. the spread. Today, they are getting 1 point as the underdog.
When it comes to scoring, the Pistons are 25th in the league, averaging 110.6 points per game. Interestingly, they have scored slightly more on the road (110.8 PPG) compared to at home (110.5 PPG).
In terms of pace, Detroit is 7th in the NBA at 99.8 possessions per game. This has helped them rank 10th in two-point field goals made but just 30th in three-pointers made.
Overall, the Pistons are 21st in field goal percentage (46%) and 19th in assists (25.7 APG). They have also outscored the NBA scoring average in just 27.6% of their games this season.
So far, the Pistons’ defense is ranked 26th in the league at 119.4 points per contest. The Pistons defense is coming off a game in which they held the Hawks offense to just 45.7% shooting. Overall, they gave up 121 points to Atlanta.
Will the Grizzlies Find a Way to Win at Home?
The Grizzlies are looking to extend their win streak to three games after defeating the Bucks 111-101. Memphis covered the spread as 12.5-point underdogs and the game finished 5.5 points below the O/U line of 217.5.
Today’s O/U line is set at 209 points, which is lower than the average of 221.1 points in Grizzlies games this season. Memphis has a 36-39-1 O/U record for the season.
In Western Conference play, the Grizzlies are 14-34 compared to 12-16 against non-conference opponents. This puts them in 13th place in the West and 4th in the Southwest Division.
Against the spread, Memphis is 37-39 this season and 23-17 on the road. They have covered the spread in two straight games and are favored by 1 point against the Pistons.
For the season, Memphis is 20-40 as the underdog and 5-11 vs. the spread as the favorite. Their ATS record as the favorite is 5-11, while they are 32-28 as the underdog.
At home this season, 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 also last in field goal percentage at 43%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Grizzlies are 10th in made threes per game but just 30th in three-point shooting percentage. In terms of pace, Memphis is 16th in the league.
So far, the Grizzlies have outscored the NBA average in just 21.1% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 24th in the league.
Currently, the Grizzlies’ defense holds the 12th rank in the NBA, allowing 112.9 points per game. Memphis’ defense is currently forcing 14.2 turnovers per game, which is 26th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 4th in blocked shots, with an average of 6.2 rejections per game.