Grizzlies vs. Pistons: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 5, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 5, 2024

The Memphis Grizzlies (26-50) are one-point favorites against the Detroit Pistons (13-63) on April 5, 2024 at FedExForum. The Pistons have lost two in a row while going 1-9 during their past 10 games. The matchup has a 212.5 point total.

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Grizzlies vs. Pistons Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Grizzlies -1 212.5

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Injury Report as of April 5

Grizzlies: Ja Morant: Out (Shoulder), Victor Oladipo: Out (Knee), Vince Williams Jr.: Out (Knee), Marcus Smart: Out (Finger), Luke Kennard: Doubtful (Knee), Jaren Jackson: Out (Quadricep), John Konchar: Out (Heel), Santi Aldama: Out (Right Foot), Yuta Watanabe: Out (Personal), Derrick Rose: Out (Low Back), Desmond Bane: Out (Back), Ziaire Williams: Out (Hip), Chimezie Metu: Doubtful (Trade Pending)

Pistons: Stanley Umude: Out (Ankle), Simone Fontecchio: Out (Toe), Taj Gibson: Doubtful (Hamstring), Cade Cunningham: Out (Injury Management), Isaiah Stewart: Out (Hamstring), Ausar Thompson: Out (Illness), Quentin Grimes: Out (Knee), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Not With Team), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Not With Team), Ryan Arcidiacono: Out (Trade Pending)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Grizzlies (-1)
Total Pick Over (212.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Grizzlies vs. Pistons Stat Rankings

Grizzlies Avg. (Rank) Pistons Avg. (Rank)
106 (30th) Points Scored 110.6 (25th)
112.9 (12th) Points Allowed 119.4 (26th)
42.4 (23rd) Rebounds 43.8 (12th)
10.6 (15th) Off. Rebounds 10.7 (12th)
13.3 (9th) 3pt Made 11 (30th)
25 (23rd) Assists 25.7 (19th)
14.2 (26th) Turnovers 14.8 (29th)

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Grizzlies Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Gregory Jackson 41 13.6 4.1 1.1 0.5 0.5 2
Luke Kennard 39 11 2.9 3.5 0.5 0.1 2.7
Scotty Pippen Jr. 15 10.4 2.9 4.1 1.3 0.5 1.4
Jake LaRavia 31 9 3.5 1.5 0.8 0.3 1.2
Lamar Stevens 34 7.1 3.3 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4

Pistons Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jaden Ivey 71 15.2 3.5 3.7 0.7 0.6 1.5
Jalen Duren 58 13.6 11.7 2.4 0.6 0.8 0
Marcus Sasser 65 7.6 1.7 3.2 0.6 0.1 1.2
James Wiseman 57 7 5.1 0.8 0.2 0.6 0
Killian Hayes 42 6.9 2.8 4.9 0.9 0.5 0.5

Betting Trends

  • The Grizzlies are 36-39-1 against the spread this season.
  • Memphis is 5-11 as 1-point favorites or more.
  • There have been 36 Grizzlies games (out of 76) that hit the over this year.
  • A total of 48 times so far this season, Memphis and its opponent have combined to score more than 212.5 points.
  • Grizzlies games average 219 total points this season, 6.5 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Pistons have covered the spread 38 times in 76 games.
  • As a 1-point underdog or more, Detroit is 35-32-1 against the spread.
  • The Pistons have seen 37 of their 76 games hit the over.
  • Detroit’s games have gone over 212.5 points on 61 occasions this year.
  • The average total points scored in Pistons games this year (212.5) is 17.6 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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