Grizzlies vs. Pistons Predictions & Best Bets: Spread, Moneyline, Over/Under and Props | April 5

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 5, 2024

The Memphis Grizzlies (26-50) face the Detroit Pistons (13-63) on April 5, 2024 at FedExForum. The Pistons are underdogs by a one-point margin as they enter the matchup losers of two in a row with a 3-7 record in their last 10 games. The over/under for the matchup is set at 212.5.

Dive into the best bets available (based on our computer predictions) for Friday’s game, before you make an informed wager on the matchup.

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Spread: Grizzlies (-1) to Cover

  • The Grizzlies are the bet in this game. They’re favored by 6.0 more points in the model than DraftKings (7.0 to 1).
  • So far this season, Memphis has put together a 36-39-1 record against the spread.
  • The Grizzlies have covered the spread five times this season (5-11 ATS) when playing as at least 1-point favorites.
  • Detroit has a 38-37-1 record against the spread this season.
  • The Pistons have been an underdog by 1 point or more 68 times this season, and covered the spread in 35 of those contests.

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Total: Over 212.5

  • The model predicts a total (224.5 points) much higher than the one set by DraftKings for this game (212.5 points). Take the over.
  • In 48 games this year, Memphis and its opponent have combined for more than 212.5 points.
  • So far this year, 61 Detroit’s games have featured over 212.5 points scored.
  • In the Grizzlies’ 76 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 36 times.
  • In the Pistons’ 76 chances this year, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 37 times.

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Moneyline Winner: Grizzlies (-112)

  • Prediction: Grizzlies 116, Pistons 109
  • Memphis has entered the game as favorites 16 times this season and won six, or 37.5%, of those games.
  • Detroit has been an underdog in 68 games this season and has come away with the win 10 times (14.7%) in those contests.

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Jaden Ivey Rebounds Prop: Over 3.5

  • On a per-game basis, Jaden Ivey gives the Pistons 15.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He also averages 0.7 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
  • His per-game rebound average — 3.5 — equals his prop bet over/under for Friday’s game.
  • He has gone over his rebound total in 24 of 58 games with a prop so far this season.
  • The Grizzlies, who rank 23rd in the league with 42.4 boards per game, are allowing 45.7 rebounds per contest, which is second-worst in the NBA.

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