The Pistons are gearing up to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, Apr 1. The game is slated for 7:00 ET and will be broadcast on BSDE. Detroit comes into this game as 2-point favorites with the total set at 215. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s get into the Pistons vs. Grizzlies predictions below.
Pistons vs. Grizzlies Odds
- Spread: Pistons -2
- Total 215
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Apr 1
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit MI
- TV: BSDE
Grizzlies Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Grizzlies have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across the Grizzlies last five road games, the team averaged 103 points per game while allowing 120. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-3.
Pistons Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, Detroit has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 95 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Pistons have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Can Memphis Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
As the underdog, the Grizzlies have gone 18-40 this season and are 30-28 ATS as the underdog. Their ATS record as the underdog is 3-3 in their last six games, and they have lost three straight games vs. the spread as the underdog.
Memphis’ O/U record for the season is 35-38-1, and 55 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 215. On average, their games have finished with 219.1 points.
In their last game, the Grizzlies lost to the Magic by a score of 118-88. The O/U line for that game was 207, and Memphis was a 12.5-point underdog going into the game.
On the road, the Grizzlies are 21-17 ATS compared to 14-22 ATS at home. Overall, their ATS record is 35-39, and they are 16-22 on the road straight up.
Memphis is currently 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 24-50. Against the West, they are 14-34 and 8-7 against their division. Today, they are 2-point underdogs.
Heading into the game, the Grizzlies are one of the worst offensive teams in the league, ranking 30th in points per game at 105.9. In terms of scoring on the road, they are averaging 107.8 points per game.
One of the strengths of the Grizzlies’ offense is their three-point shooting. They are 10th in the league in three-pointers made per game at 13.4. However, they are shooting just 34% from beyond the arc.
When it comes to two-point shooting, Memphis is one of the worst teams in the league. They are 30th in two-point field goal percentage at 43%. In terms of overall field goal percentage, they are also 30th.
So far, the Grizzlies’ defense is ranked 13th in the league at 113.2 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Grizzlies’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.0% and allowing 38.1% from beyond the arc.
Will the Pistons Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
As a favorite, the Pistons are 3-4 this season and have a scoring differential of -2.4 points per game. Today, they are favored by 2 points against the Grizzlies. In their last two games, they have covered the spread and are 37-36 ATS for the season.
In the Eastern Conference, the Pistons are in 15th place with a record of 13-61. Against other teams in the East, they are 10-37 and 2-13 against their division. At home, they are 7-31 and 18-19 ATS.
On average, Detroit’s games have seen a combined scoring total of 230.2 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 215. The under has hit in their last two games, and they have a season record of 36-37-1.
In their most recent game, the Pistons picked up a 96-87 win over the Wizards. They covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs, and the O/U line for the game was 229.5.
When it comes to scoring, the Pistons have struggled this season, ranking 25th in the NBA with 110.6 points per game. At home, they are averaging 110.5 points per game.
So far, Detroit has scored below the NBA scoring average in 71.6% of their games. In addition, they have failed to reach their own scoring average in each of their last nine games.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pistons are last in the league in both three-point makes per game (11) and three-point shooting percentage (34%). Overall, they are 21st in field goal percentage at 46%.
On defense, the Pistons are ranked 26th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 63.5% of their games. Inside the arc, the Pistons defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.1% and 37.1% from three-point territory.
Pistons vs. Grizzlies Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Cade Cunningham and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -110. In his matchup vs. the Pistons, we are recommending to take the under on Cade Cunningham and his prop of 24.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 21.
- The Prop: Cade Cunningham Under 24.5 Points (-110)
Pistons vs. Grizzlies Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Grizzlies vs. Pistons matchup, we’re leaning towards the Grizzlies at +2. Although our projections show the Pistons winning 103-102, we suggest placing your bet on the Grizzlies for the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 215, and our model projects the Grizzlies and Pistons to reach a combined total of 205 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Grizzlies +2 | at Fanduel Sportsbook