Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 05/04/2024, 05:50  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 05/04/2024 at 06:46 in NBA Predictions

The Detroit Pistons will travel to the FedExForum to face the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA on Friday night. The hosts are 26-50 and 13th in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 13-63 and 15th in the Eastern Conference. 

Both teams will play out the remainder of the season as mere formalities, as neither team can qualify for the playoffs with just six games remaining in the regular season. The Memphis Grizzlies have faced considerable adversity this season, dealing with player bans and a lengthy injury list, which has hindered their ability to find their rhythm despite remaining competitive throughout. Still, they enter this match seeking their third consecutive win after a convincing 111-101 road victory over the Bucks on Wednesday. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the team with 35 points on 14 of 26 shooting, while GG Jackson contributed 15 points along with 12 rebounds. The Grizzlies rank at the bottom of the scoring charts, averaging 106 points per game, which is 13.4 points fewer than the Pistons concede (119.4). However, defensively, they have been more effective, allowing just 113.1 points per game and holding opponents to 47.5% shooting from the field and 38.1% shooting from beyond the arc. Memphis is expected to be without as many as 12 players for this matchup.

The Detroit Pistons have endured a challenging season, ranking as the worst team in the NBA, with their primary focus now shifting towards rebuilding for the future. They have struggled significantly, losing ten of their last 11 games overall, and aim to halt a two-game skid after suffering a 121-113 road defeat to the Hawks on Wednesday. Malachi Flynn had a standout performance, scoring a career-high 50 points along with six rebounds and five assists off the bench, while Jalen Duren and Marcus Sasser each contributed 11 points. Earlier in the week, they were narrowly defeated by the same opponent with a score of 110-108. Detroit ranks 25th in scoring in the NBA, averaging 110.6 points per game, while the Memphis Grizzlies rank 12th defensively, conceding 112.9 points per game. However, the Pistons have struggled defensively as well, allowing an average of 119.4 points per game and enabling opponents to shoot 48.9% from the field and 37% from three-point range. Detroit will be without seven players for this matchup.