Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons Prediction 3/13/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Detroit Pistons collide at Little Caesars Arena on Friday 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 13 of their last 16 games overall and they will be hoping to snap a six-game losing streak after getting beaten by the Mavericks in a 120-112 loss last night. Jaylen Wells led the team in scoring with 23 points on seven of 15 shooting, GG Jackson added 20 points on eight of 15 shooting, Javon Small scored 19 points with nine assists, and Taylor Hendricks chipped in with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

As a team, the Grizzlies shot just 42 percent from the field and 14 of 48 from the 3-point line but they got off to a poor start and were always fighting an uphill battle after trailing by as many as 20 points early on. Tyler Burton had a night to forget as he shot just one of nine from the field for his three points off the bench. 

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons look to have recovered from their four-game losing streak, as they are now aiming for a third straight victory after running past the 76ers in a 131-109 home win last night. Duncan Robinson led the team in scoring with 19 points on seven of 10 shooting, Javonte Green added 17 points off the bench, and Tobias Harris and Ronald Holland II each scored 15 points.

As a team, the Pistons shot 54 percent from the field and 14 of 35 from the 3-point line as they took control of the contest early with 36 points in the first quarter and they just kept their foot on the gas with a 19-6 run to put the game to bed. 

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Grizzlies have lost each of their last nine games on the road as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Pistons have won eight of their last nine night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 15 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in five of their last six night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win

• The Grizzlies have won nine of their last 10 night games against the Pistons.
• The Pistons have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
• The Grizzlies have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 road games against the Pistons.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Pistons’ last six night games against Southwest Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the Grizzlies’ last four road games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.

Detroit Pistons Player Facts

• Tobias Harris ranks 8th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (88.0%) this season.
• Duncan Robinson ranks 16th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.7) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Pistons rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.4).
• The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.1).
• The Grizzlies are one of only three teams to record five or more losses when leading by a margin of 10+ points at HT this season.
• The Grizzlies rank 27th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.2).

Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

The Grizzlies are still missing Santi Aldama, Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke, Ja Morant and Ty Jerome, to name a few, while the Pistons have ruled out Ausar Thompson and Caris LeVert. The Pistons were always going to open as heavy favorites at home in this matchup, but the Pistons beat the Grizzlies by just eight points in their last meeting back on Nov 3 and I think we’re in for a similar outcome here.

Both teams are playing this game on zero days’ rest and I think the Grizzlies can hang around long enough to get the backdoor cover on the road.

Peter Tran's Pick: Memphis +15.5