The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the best teams in the league, as they’ve built their team through the draft over the last few seasons.
The Detroit Pistons hope to be in that same boat soon with all of the young talented players they’ve been able to draft as well.
For now, any Grizzlies vs Pistons prediction would likely have the Grizzlies odds favored, as this is a team that is looking to get to the Finals and win it.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Detroit Pistons
Grizzlies vs. Pistons Matchup Info
There is going to be a ton of young talent going up in this one which may make it difficult to have a firm Grizzlies vs Pistons prediction, as Ja Morant will bw going up against Cade Cunningham.
Both point guards hope to take the league by storm and put their respective teams at the forefront of the championship conversation with their NBA player stats..
Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies have dropped their last two games on their preseason NBA schedule, but only lost by less than five points in both games.
It’s preseason, so there’s not much to make of their last couple of losses when it comes to a regular season standpoint, but with the NBA season looming, which means NBA matchups will actually count for something, the Grizzlies may look to play some of their regulars more so they can feel ready to start the season.
Key Injuries
Jaren Jackson Jr. remains out of action, as he’s not expected to return until at least some point in December due to his foot injury.
Betting Trends to Know
Ja Morant tends to put up a ton of points but can also put in good numbers in the assists and rebounds categories. If he’s given extra run, he could be a good bet to hit the over on some prop bets.
Detroit Pistons
The Pistons have yet to win a single preseason game, as they’ve dropped all three of their games.
Detroit hopes to get the absolute most out of their guard rotation of:
- Cade Cunningham
- Jaden Ivey
- Killian Hayes
For now and the future, as well as some of their wings, such as Saddiq Bey. The Pistons are a team that will look to push the pace and eventually develops the same physicality that has gotten this organization championships in the past.
The Pistons stats should look a whole lot better this upcoming season, though, with all of their young players looking to develop.
Key Injuries
Bojan Bogdanovic is sitting out with a calf injury. Marvin Bagley III also came down with a bad knee injury. Nerlens Noel will be out with a foot injury.
Betting Trends to Know
Cade Cunningham will look to put up all-around numbers in the points, rebounds, and assist categories, making him a great play for some prop bets. He could be a great bet to hit the over on some of them.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Detroit Pistons Odds
The Pistons’ moneyline is +172, while the Grizzlies’ moneyline is -215.
The Grizzlies are a team with championship aspirations, and while they may not play at their complete best in just a preseason game, there’s still a great chance for them to win this game, so the best bet is to choose the Grizzlies’ moneyline for this game.
The over/under is sitting at 212 points. Probably best to go under in this situation since a lot of the regular players who can put up points in a hurry may sit during the fourth quarter. The spread favors the Grizzlies -6.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Detroit Pistons Betting Picks
The Grizzlies vs Pistons prediction should lean more towards the Grizzlies in this one, as they at least have won games during this postseason and will look to develop good habits with the NBA season approaching.
The Pistons are still a very young team with a lot to learn, so the best option is to pick the Grizzlies to win and cover the spread.
NBA Pick: Grizzlies -7 (-105)
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