Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons: Prediction for the NBA match
Before this match, teams managed to meet 38 times. Detroit has been the strongest 12 times, while Memphis has 26 wins. When making a prediction for the match between Memphis Grizzlies and Detroit Pistons, you should pay attention that the last five matches ended in favor of the Grizzlies.
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis won the last four games, beating Philadelphia (117:109), Miami (101:93) and Oklahoma (123:102), as well as visiting Detroit (122:112). The Tennessee team, which has 16 wins and nine losses, is third in the Western Conference standings. Starting five player Desmond Bain has been in the team’s infirmary for 13 matches. The 24-year-old shooting guard at the start of the season showed good performance. The participation in the duel of the best rebounder Steve Adams is questionable.
Detroit Pistons
After the defeat from Memphis, Detroit outplayed Miami (116:96) and lost at home to New Orleans (98:104). The team from Motor City, with seven wins and 20 losses, is 14th in the East. Rebounding and assisting specialist Cade Cunningham is still recovering from a calf injury. The 21-year-old point guard has already missed 15 games. It is reported that the player may possibly avoid surgery. Cunningham began training on an individual program.
Prediction
Analysts of bookmakers consider Memphis the undisputed favorite of the upcoming match. It's hard to disagree with them. A team from the shores of the Mississippi has already beaten Detroit twice this season. Everything goes to the fact that this time the Grizzlies will win a landslide victory. Our prediction is a victory for Memphis with a handicap of -9.5 points over 1.79. Memphis is averaging 117 points in home games and Detroit is 109 in away games. The Grizzlies recently beat the Pistons twice by big scores. This time the game will develop according to a similar scenario. Ja Morant (team-leading in scoring) and company will have to load the opponent's basket decently. Our prediction is that Memphis has over 120.5 total points, including overtime for 2.02. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.79. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
