Detroit Pistons (42-34) vs Memphis Grizzlies (45-32)
Game Info: Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Little Caesars Arena)
Betting Odds: Detroit Pistons +1 -- Over/Under: 239.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA TV
The Detroit Pistons play host to the Memphis Grizzlies at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday night. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies have been in a real slump as they've lost seven of their last nine games overall. But they will be feeling much better after they put an end to a four-game losing streak with a 110-108 road win over the Heat on Thursday. Ja Morant led the team with 30 points on 11 of 22 shooting, Desmond Bane and Scotty Pippen Jr scored 17 points each, while Jaren Jackson Jr chipped in with 13 points and two blocks. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 47 percent from the field and 16 of 38 from the 3-point line as they battled with the Heat in a tight contest that looked headed for overtime. Before the Grizzlies' Ja Morant drained the game-winner at the buzzer to snatch the game away in dramatic fashion.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been in decent shape as they've won six of their last nine games overall, and they will be looking to stay hot after outlasting the Raptors in a 117-105 road win last night. Tim Hardaway Jr led the team with 23 points on eight of 14 shooting, Jalen Duren tallied 21 points with 18 rebounds and six assists, Malik Beasley scored 21 points, while Dennis Schroder chipped in with 16 points and seven assists. As a team, the Pistons shot 46 percent from the field and 12 of 34 from the 3-point line as they took control of the contest with a 36-point burst in the second quarter. Before they went on another run in the third quarter to lead by as many as 22 points. The Pistons will face the Kings and Knicks following this one.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have won each of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in five of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last eight night games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have lost each of their last five night games against Grizzlies teams that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games against Grizzlies teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Grizzlies' last eight games as road favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Three of the last four games between the Grizzlies and Pistons at Little Caesars Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
The Grizzlies have ruled out Brandon Clarke and Vince Williams Jr once again, while the Pistons have ruled out Cade Cunningham, and they are keeping eyes on Tobias Harris, who is listed as day-to-day. The Pistons come into this game as the more consistent team in better form, but they are playing this one on zero days rest, which is always tough this late in the season. The Grizzlies were really struggling before their gritty win over the Heat on Thursday, but sometimes it just takes one win like that, and they get the team back on track. I might have taken the Pistons if we were getting a few points here, but with the line at a pick 'em, I will lean towards the Grizzlies to get the win on the road.
Peter’s Pick Memphis -1
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
