The Memphis Grizzlies (45-32) and Detroit Pistons (43-34) are set for a crucial regular-season matchup on Saturday night. Memphis is coming off a 110-108 victory in Miami on Thursday, maintaining their sixth position in the Western Conference standings. The Grizzlies are in a tight race, just two games behind the third-place Lakers and tied for sixth. Detroit, leading Milwaukee by a half-game for fifth place in the Eastern Conference, has already secured their first playoff appearance since the 2018-19 season.
The game will tip off at 7 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena. The Grizzlies are favored by 1.5 points according to SportsLine consensus, and the over/under for total points is set at 239.5. Before making any bets on this game, be sure to consult the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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The model has now simulated the Pistons vs. Grizzlies game 10,000 times and released its NBA picks and betting predictions. Visit SportsLine to see their picks. Here are the current NBA odds and betting lines for the game:
- Pistons vs. Grizzlies spread: Memphis -1.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook
- Pistons vs. Grizzlies over/under: 239.5 points
- Pistons vs. Grizzlies money line: Memphis -130, Detroit +110
- DET: The Pistons are 40-34-2 against the spread this season
- MEM: The Grizzlies are 38-38-1 against the spread this season
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Why the Pistons can cover
Detroit is on a strong run, winning six of their last nine games, including a 117-105 victory against Toronto on Friday night. As 10-point favorites, the Pistons covered the spread and secured their first playoff berth since the 2018-19 season. Center Jalen Duren delivered a double-double with 21 points and 18 rebounds, shooting efficiently at 9-for-11 from the field.
Shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed 23 points, hitting 5 of 9 three-point attempts. After a challenging season last year with a franchise-worst 14 wins and a 28-game losing streak, the Pistons have made a remarkable turnaround this year. They`ve won nine of their last 12 home games and anticipate the return of Cade Cunningham (calf) after a six-game absence. Check SportsLine for team backing recommendations.
Why the Grizzlies can cover
Memphis had a rough patch, losing seven of eight games from mid-March to early this week, but they bounced back with a 110-108 win against Miami on Thursday. This marked the first win for interim coach Tuomas Iisalo, sealed by Ja Morant`s game-winning 12-foot jumper as time expired. Morant led with 30 points, while Desmond Bane added 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Morant scored 11 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, keeping his team in contention for a top-six seed. The Grizzlies are closely competing with the Lakers, Warriors, Timberwolves, and Clippers with five games remaining. Memphis has dominated Detroit recently, winning eight consecutive games and covering the spread in seven of the last eight matchups. See SportsLine for team backing recommendations.
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