The Detroit Pistons (13-63) aim to land a win over the Memphis Grizzlies (26-50) in their third meeting this season on Friday, April 5 at 8:00 PM ET. ZenSports Tennessee sportsbook showcases the following NBA showdown which favors the Grizzlies with a moneyline at -127.

When: April 5, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Where: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee

Watch: NBA League Pass

Detroit Pistons Preview

The Pistons have lost their last two games, with one of them coming against the Grizzlies to start the month off. Their most recent defeat was a 121-113 outing against the Atlanta Hawks, which put them at 1-4 for their last five games.

During their performance against the Hawks, Malachi Flynn scored 50 points off the bench. He also led the team with five assists and six rebounds in his outstanding performance. They will need another great game from him since leading scorer Cade Cunningham (22.7 PPG) is out of the lineup for this matchup.

The Pistons are putting up 110.6 points per game and rank 25th in the league. Their offensive rating is at 110.6, which ranks 26th for their efficiency with the basketball. They rely heavily on their offense to have any chance at winning, especially with the fifth-best pace of play in the league with a rating at 99.6.

Their defense allows 119.4 points each game and ranks 26th. They also rank 25th in defensive efficiency, which shows they are not consistent on this end of the floor.

Memphis Grizzlies Preview

The Grizzlies have won their last two games, with their most recent performance being an impressive 111-101 triumph over the Milwaukee Bucks. Jaren Jackson Jr. led them with 35 points and the team shot 50.5 percent from the field.

Jackson Jr. (22.5 PPG) and Desmond Bane (23.7 PPG) are both out of the lineup with their own respective injuries that they are dealing with. This is a huge blow to their offense, which accounts for nearly half their points each game.

The Grizzlies remain last in the league for points per game (106.0) and their efficiency on offense (108.1). Their pace of play is a bit slower, which ranks 17th with a rating of 97.5. Without their two best scorers, they will need a lot of help.

Defensively they will need to prioritize here, as they hold opposing teams to 112.9 points per game and rank 12th for their effort. Their efficiency in this area also ranks 10th, for a rating of 115.2.

Betting Odds

ZenSports Tennessee sportsbook offers great NBA betting options. The Grizzlies come in slightly favored, with market insights suggesting they have a 44.0 percent chance at winning. The Pistons are 6-31 on the road, while the Grizzlies are not much better at home with a 8-28 record.

Detroit Pistons: +100

Spread: +1.5 (-111)

Memphis Grizzlies: -127

Spread: -1.5 (-114)

Totals: Over 210.5 (-112), Under 210.5 (-114)

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