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The Memphis Grizzlies (13-9) visit the Detroit Pistons (6-18) at Little Caesars Arena, tipping off at 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, December 4, 2022. The Pistons are 7-point underdogs in the game. The over/under is 228.5 points for this matchup.
How to bet Grizzlies vs. Pistons
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Detroit Pistons Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 7 points, with oddsmakers listing the Grizzlies as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Grizzlies have -264 odds to pick up the win, while the Pistons are listed at +218 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 228.5 points.
Grizzlies vs. Pistons Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Sunday, December 4, 2022
- Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSDE
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Arena: Little Caesars Arena
Grizzlies vs. Pistons Betting Trends
The Grizzlies are 9-11-2 against the spread this year. Memphis has come away with 13 wins in the 17 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season. Grizzlies games this year have hit the over 50% of the time (12 out of 24 games with a set point total).
Against the spread, the Pistons are 13-11-0 this year. Detroit has been the moneyline underdog 22 total times this season. Motor City has gone 5-17 in those games. Pistons games this year have hit the over 15 times in 24 opportunities (62.5%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Grizzlies
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | 19 | 28.2 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| Desmond Bane | 12 | 24.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 3.8 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 7 | 19 | 7.1 | 0.1 | 1 | 3.1 | 1.7 |
| Dillon Brooks | 19 | 17.3 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Tyus Jones | 22 | 9.9 | 2 | 4.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
Pistons
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bojan Bogdanovic | 23 | 20.7 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0 | 2.4 |
| Cade Cunningham | 12 | 19.9 | 6.2 | 6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Jaden Ivey | 20 | 16.2 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Alec Burks | 11 | 14.5 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| Saddiq Bey | 20 | 14.1 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
Grizzlies vs. Pistons Injury Report
Pistons: Cade Cunningham: Out (Shin)
What you need to know about the Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is averaging 115 points per game (10th-ranked in NBA) this season, while allowing 113.8 points per contest (17th-ranked). When playing at home, the Grizzlies are scoring 5.6 more points per game (118.1) than they are when playing on the road (112.5). In their last 10 games, the Grizzlies have been putting up 113 points per contest, an average that’s slightly lower than the 115 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
With 12.2 treys per game, Memphis is 11th in the NBA. It owns a 36.3% shooting percentage from three-point land, which ranks 12th in the league. The Grizzlies are attempting 59 two-pointers per game this season, which account for 63.6% of the shots they’ve taken (and 71.3% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, they are attempting 33.7 three-pointers per contest, which are 36.4% of their shots (and 28.7% of the team’s buckets).
What you need to know about the Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 23rd in the league in points scored (110 per game) and second-worst in points conceded (118). The Pistons are putting up more points at home (110.9 per game) than away (109.3). The Pistons are posting 112.4 points per game over their previous 10 games, which is 2.4 more than their average for the season (110).
In 2022-23, Detroit is 22nd in the NBA in 3-point makes (10.9 per game) and 23rd in 3-point percentage (33.7%). In 2022-23, the Pistons have attempted 63% percent of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 37% percent from beyond it. In terms of made shots, 72.2% of the Pistons’ buckets have been 2-pointers, and 27.8% have been 3-pointers.
Our pick to win this matchup is the Grizzlies, and we project that Pistons will cover the spread (Grizzlies -7). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 228.5 points.
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