The season is heating up, and bettors could win big to start the weekend with the Memphis Grizzlies, taking on the Detroit Pistons tonight. Detroit is trying to go out strong with the season ending in weeks, with their two-game winning streak, and leading the Eastern Conference.

Memphis is trying to end its season on a brighter note after struggling with injuries and underachieving. With the season heating up and the playoffs coming soon, bettors could win big with tonight’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Detroit Pistons.

Game Details

Date:  March 13

Time:  7:30 PM

Location:  Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

TV/Streaming:  FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, NBA League Pass

Odds: Detroit Pistons -1200, DET -15.5, o/u 230.5

Team Form & Recent Results

Memphis Grizzlies Recent Form

• The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off another loss and are on a five-game losing streak.
• Memphis is having another season filled with injuries and underachieving, which places them 11th in the Western Conference.
• The Grizzlies’ offense has been underwhelming, being 11th in PPG, 22nd in FG%, and 22nd in offensive rating.
• GG Jackson has been playing well this season, scoring 11.0 PTS per game, with 4.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.

Detroit Pistons Recent Form

• The Pistons are coming off a win against the Sixers and are on a two-game winning streak.
• Detroit is having an amazing season, being first in the Eastern Conference.
• The Pistons’ defense has been on fire, being second in defensive efficiency, first in blocks, and fourth in opponent fastbreak points.
• Cade Cunningham has been playing well this season, scoring 25.1 PTS per game, with 5.7 rebounds, and 9.9 assists.

Key Storylines

• The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Ty Jerome, Cam Spencer, Ja Morant, and more, while the Pistons will not have Bobi Klintman, Ausar Thompson, and Caris LeVert for tonight’s game.
• The Grizzlies are coming off another loss and have lost five straight, while the Pistons are on a two-game winning streak.
• Memphis is having a nightmare season, and is counting down their season is over, being 11th in the Western Conference.
• Detroit is on the path to being on top of the Eastern conference, being first throughout the season, and needs a win to keep their rivals away from their seeding.
• Las Vegas is favoring the Pistons to win due to their strong play and winning streak against the struggling Grizzlies squad.

Players to Watch

Memphis Grizzlies

• Jaylen Wells
• In the loss to the Mavericks, Wells scored 23 PTS, with two rebounds and two assists.
• The young second-year player has been playing well, scoring 12.6 PPG, 1.7 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per game.

Detroit Pistons

• Jalen Duren
• In the win against the Sixers, Duren scored 14 PTS, with ten rebounds, and two assists.
• Duren has been having a strong season, scoring 18.6 PPG, with 10.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game.

Matchup Breakdown

Offense vs. Defense

The Memphis Grizzlies are having a poor season, with injuries pulling them down, and an offense ranking 18th in fastbreak efficiency, 17th in Team Three Point %, and 16th in Team Field Goals Made per Game. Memphis had also been playing poorly on defense, being 20th in defensive efficiency, 22nd in opponent two point%, and 21st in opponent paint scoring percentage.

Detroit is having an amazing season, even with a weak offensive scoring production, being 12th in offensive efficiency, 20th in fastbreak efficiency, and 16th in true shooting percentage. The Pistons, while weak on offense, have been having a great defensive season, being third in opponent points per game, fifth in opponent true shooting, and first in team blocks.

Coaching / Strategy Notes

For the Memphis Grizzlies to win tonight, they need a solid game from their role players, who are trying to carry the offense in winning due to the injuries this season. Memphis also needs to out-rebound the Pistons and have a strong defensive game against Cunningham, due to the Pistons’ shooting being poor this season.

For the Pistons to win tonight, they need to overwhelm the Grizzlies, and their defense, which has been poor this season, due to injuries and underachieving players in the roster. Detroit also needs strong shooting from its other starters, with the Grizzlies potentially focusing on double-teaming Cunningham tonight.

Prediction

Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies 99, Detroit Pistons 116

How to Watch

• TV channel/Local broadcasts: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast
• Streaming: NBA League Pass 
• Radio: SiriusXM

FAQ SECTION

Q: What time is the [Memphis Grizzlies] vs. [Detroit Pistons] game?  

A: [The time for the Memphis Grizzlies and Detroit Pistons will be at 7:30 PM.]

Q: Who is favored to win?  

A: [The Pistons are heavy favorites to beat the Grizzlies, due to the health in the roster tonight.]

Q: Where is the game being played?  

A: [Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI]

Q: What are the betting odds?  

A: [(Detroit Pistons -1200, DET -15.5, o/u 230.5)]

Conclusion

The season has been a wild ride for both teams, but bettors could see an easy win for the Detroit Pistons against the Memphis Grizzlies tonight. Memphis has been having a poor season, along with injuries, and could have a rough game against the Pistons tonight.

Detroit is playing for the best seed in the Eastern Conference, and will need another win to keep away from their rivals, and beating a bottom-feeder could help get the first seed in the conference. Bettors could get an easy win with the Detroit Pistons easily crushing the Memphis Grizzlies to kick-start the weekend.