Detroit Pistons vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 01/04/2024, 05:02  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 01/04/2024 at 06:01 in NBA Predictions

The Memphis Grizzlies will head to the Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons in the NBA on Monday night. The hosts are 13-61 and bottom of the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 24-50 and 13th in the Eastern Conference. 

The Memphis Grizzlies have faced one of the most severe injury crises in recent memory this season and find themselves 16 games behind the Warriors in the tenth spot. Hindered by the absence of key players, Memphis have suffered seven losses in their last eight games and are striving to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat after being convincingly defeated by the Magic in a 118-88 road matchup on Saturday. Jordan Goodwin showcased a strong performance off the bench, leading the team with 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Brandon Clarke contributed 13 points. Memphis currently holds the lowest-scoring offense in the NBA, averaging 105.9 points per game, while Detroit ranks 26th in defense, allowing 119.5 points per game. However, defensively, Memphis has shown more resilience, conceding an average of 113.2 points per game, which ranks 13th in the league overall. Notably, Memphis tends to give up 3.6 more points on the road compared to at home. The Grizzlies face significant roster challenges, with ten players unavailable for the upcoming match.

The Detroit Pistons are grappling with a long list of absentees as well and have endured a challenging season, ranking as the worst team in the NBA. They have secured only 13 wins this season but managed to break an eight-match losing streak with a 96-87 road victory over the Wizards on Friday. Cade Cunningham led the charge with an impressive performance, scoring 33 points, grabbing eight rebounds, and dishing out seven assists, while Jalen Duren contributed 20 points along with 17 rebounds and three blocks. The Pistons currently sit at the 25th spot in the NBA's scoring charts, averaging just 2.6 fewer points per game (110.6) than the Grizzlies concede (113.2). However, Detroit's defensive struggles are apparent as they rank 26th in the league, allowing 119.5 points per game. Nevertheless, in their last three games, they have shown improvement defensively, conceding an average of 110.3 points. The Pistons face significant roster challenges, with eight players listed as unavailable for the upcoming match.