Detroit Pistons at Memphis Grizzlies NBA Picks & Predictions 4/8/2018

Sunday, April 8, 2018

FedExForum

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The Detroit Pistons head to FedExForum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The opening line for this game has Detroit as 5.5 point favorites.

The Pistons head into this matchup with a mark of 38-41. They are 4th in the Central Division. They currently have a point differential of -0.2 as they are averaging 103.5 points per contest while giving up 103.7 per game. The Grizzlies have an overall mark of 21-58. They currently are 5th in the Southwest Division. They are averaging 98.7 points per contest and giving up 104.9, which is a point differential of -6.2.

Valuable Detroit Pistons Betting Trends

The Detroit Pistons are 38-38-3 against the spread

The Detroit Pistons are 33-43-3 against the over/under

Important Memphis Grizzlies Betting Trends

The Memphis Grizzlies are 34-42-3 against the spread

The Memphis Grizzlies are 36-42-1 against the over/under

Key Detroit Pistons Injuries

11/25/17 F Jon Leuer Ankle is out for season
04/06/18 F Reggie Bullock Knee is out for season
03/30/18 F Blake Griffin Ankle is out indefinitely

Key Memphis Grizzlies Injuries

11/17/17 PG Mike Conley Achilles is out for season
04/07/18 F Chandler Parsons Knee is out for season
04/07/18 F Jarell Martin Ankle is out for season
04/07/18 G Wayne Selden Knee is out for season
04/06/18 G Andrew Harrison Wrist is "?" Sunday vs Detroit
04/06/18 F JaMychal Green Knee is "?" Sunday vs Detroit
04/05/18 G Tyreke Evans Personal is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Reggie Jackson comes into this game averaging 14.8 points per contest while playing 26.6 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 2.8 rebounds per contest and distributes 5.1 assists per game. His FG percentage is 43% while his free throw percentage is 82%. Andre Drummond averages 15.1 points per contest in 33.6 minutes per game this year. He averages 3 assists per game and 16 rebounds per contest for Detroit. His field goal percentage is 53% for the season while his free throw percentage is 61%.

Player Spotlight

JaMychal Green has scored 10.3 points per contest while playing 28 minutes per game this season for the Grizzlies. He hauls in 8.4 rebounds per contest and has 1.4 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is at 72%. Marc Gasol averages 17.2 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 33 minutes per game. He also brings in 8.1 rebounds per game and 4.1 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage is 83%.

Useful Team Statistics

Detroit averages 103.5 points per contest this year, which is 23rd in the league. Their average scoring margin is -0.27 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a unit, which has them ranked 22nd. From 3-point territory they shoot 37%, which is good for 7th in the NBA. They average 43.9 boards per contest and 22.6 assists per game, which ranks them 14th and 18th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 23rd with 13.6 per game. The Pistons allow 103.7 points per contest which is 6th in the NBA. They also surrender a 46% shooting percentage and a 36% average from 3-point range, ranking them 13th and 12th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 43.8 rebounds a game which ranks 21st, and they allow 25.1 assists per game which puts them in 27th place in the league. They force 14.8 turnovers per game which ranks them 23rd in the NBA.

Useful Team Statistics

Memphis is 30th in the NBA with 98.7 points per contest this season. They are 27th in the league in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is -6.19. They shoot 35% from beyond the arc, which is good for 27th in the league. They are 29th in the NBA in rebounding with 40.6 boards per contest and 27th in assists per game with 21.4. The Grizzlies are 8th in turnovers per contest with 15. The Grizzlies give up 104.9 points per game, which ranks them 11th in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 46% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 15th and 16th in those defensive statistics. They rank 9th with 21.9 dimes allowed per game and 8th with 42.4 boards surrendered per contest. The Grizzlies are 22nd in the league in forcing turnovers with 14.7 per contest this year.

Advanced Statistics

The Pistons are 22nd in the NBA in offensive rating with 106.8, and their defensive rating of 107.1 is ranked 22nd. In terms of pace they are 20th in the league with 96.3 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 23rd. As a team they are 26th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 33% of their shots, ranking 16th in the league. Detroit is 23rd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.4 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.7 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 52%, which is 17th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Memphis is 4th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.8 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 53%, which is 11th in the NBA. The Grizzlies are 28th in the league in defensive rating with 110.6, and their offensive rating of 104 is ranked 8th. They are 30th in the NBA in pace with 94.8 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 50% is 29th. As a unit they are 27th in the league in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 32% of their shot attempts, ranking 22nd in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's Pistons/Grizzlies NBA game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Memphis +5.5

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