Detroit Pistons vs Memphis Grizzlies Matchup

Check out our free Pistons vs Grizzlies prediction for this NBA matchup in Memphis. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Pistons head to Memphis for a matchup with the Grizzlies.
  • Detroit has an effective field goal percentage of 52% (19th).
  • The Pistons are coming off a 102-100 win vs. the Grizzlies.
  • The Grizzlies look to improve on their 11-7 record.
  • Defensively, Memphis are giving up 112.8 points per game.
  • The Grizzlies are coming off a 123-98 win vs. the Pistons.

Pistons vs Grizzlies Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-380) will host the Detroit Pistons (+303) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 226 points.

Memphis is currently on a three-game win streak and is 11-7 overall, which is good for 4th in the Western Conference. Detroit is 8-11 on the year and is 10th in the Eastern Conference.

Pistons vs. Grizzlies Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Detroit Pistons at Memphis Grizzlies
  • Where: Memphis at FedExForum
  • Date: Wednesday, November 27th
  • Betting Odds MEM -8.5, DET +303 | MEM -380 O/U 226

Pistons Preview: Will Detroit Shock Everyone at FedExForum?

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

Detroit started strong, leading 29-22 after the first quarter, but struggled in the middle periods, getting outscored 58-43 in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. They entered the 4th quarter down 80-72 but rallied to outscore Toronto 30-20 in the final period to secure the win.

Jaden Ivey's 25 points and 8 assists propelled the Pistons to a 102-100 win over the Raptors, as he shot 76.9% from the field and hit 2 threes at a 50% rate. Malik Beasley added 14 points despite shooting just 25% overall and 21.4% from deep, where he connected on 3 threes.

As a team, the Pistons made 12 threes, shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc and 44.7% overall. Ivey scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 3 of his 9 1st-quarter points in the final period.

The Pistons' defense held the Raptors to 100 points on Monday, giving up 32 points in the 3rd quarter but bouncing back to allow just 20 in the 4th. Detroit limited Toronto to 39% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Pistons allowed 10 threes on 28% shooting. The Raptors went 8/10 from the free-throw line. Detroit finished with 32 defensive rebounds, 4 steals, and 7 blocks.

Grizzlies Preview: Do the Grizzlies Have What it Takes at Home?

With a 102-100 win over the Raptors on Monday, the Pistons improved to 8-11 for the season. Detroit was favored by four points at home but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 202 points fell well short of the 219.5-point O/U 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. Detroit rallied in the 4th, holding the Raptors to 20 points while scoring 30 to complete the comeback.

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 hit 12 threes at a 42.9% clip.

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 chipped in 8 of his 12 points in the opening period.

The Grizzlies put on a strong defensive performance 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 only 21 points. They finished strong in the 4th, giving up just 23 points.

From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies were especially effective, limiting Portland to 8 made threes on 17% shooting. Memphis also recorded 7 steals and 13 blocks in the game.

Pistons vs Grizzlies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, Detroit has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 115 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 124 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
  • Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-1-1.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Grizzlies have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.

Pistons vs Grizzlies Prediction

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