Who’s Playing
Detroit @ Memphis
Current Records: Detroit 7-20; Memphis 16-9
What to Know
The Detroit Pistons have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Memphis Grizzlies and are hoping to record their first win since May 6 of last year. The Pistons will hit the road for the third straight game as they head to FedExForum at 8 p.m. ET Friday. Allowing an average of 116.85 points per game, they have been asleep on the defensive side of the ball and will need to wake up before the matchup.
Detroit was within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap on Wednesday as they fell 104-98 to the New Orleans Pelicans. Detroit’s loss shouldn’t obscure the performances of small forward Saddiq Bey, who shot 5-for-10 from beyond the arc and finished with 25 points, and point guard Killian Hayes, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 12 dimes along with six rebounds.
A well-balanced attack led Memphis over the Oklahoma City Thunder every single quarter on their way to victory on Wednesday. Memphis put the hurt on Oklahoma City with a sharp 123-102 victory. It was another big night for the Grizzlies’ point guard Ja Morant, who posted a triple-double on 26 points, 13 boards, and 11 assists.
The Pistons are the clear underdogs, so they’re hoping it’s the size of the fight that determines this one. They are currently two-for-two against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.
Detroit is now 7-20 while Memphis sits at 16-9. Memphis is 9-6 after wins this season, and Detroit is 5-14 after losses.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: FedExForum — Memphis, Tennessee
- TV: Bally Sports – Detroit
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $12.00
Odds
The Grizzlies are a big 10.5-point favorite against the Pistons, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 10.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -113
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Series History
Memphis have won ten out of their last 15 games against Detroit.
- Dec 04, 2022 – Memphis 122 vs. Detroit 112
- Feb 10, 2022 – Memphis 132 vs. Detroit 107
- Jan 06, 2022 – Memphis 118 vs. Detroit 88
- May 06, 2021 – Detroit 111 vs. Memphis 97
- Feb 19, 2021 – Memphis 109 vs. Detroit 95
- Feb 03, 2020 – Memphis 96 vs. Detroit 82
- Jan 24, 2020 – Memphis 125 vs. Detroit 112
- Apr 09, 2019 – Detroit 100 vs. Memphis 93
- Jan 02, 2019 – Detroit 101 vs. Memphis 94
- Apr 08, 2018 – Memphis 130 vs. Detroit 117
- Feb 01, 2018 – Detroit 104 vs. Memphis 102
- Apr 09, 2017 – Detroit 103 vs. Memphis 90
- Dec 21, 2016 – Memphis 98 vs. Detroit 86
- Jan 14, 2016 – Memphis 103 vs. Detroit 101
- Dec 09, 2015 – Memphis 93 vs. Detroit 92
