Grizzlies vs Pistons Picks and Prediction – 4/5/2025

NBA TV will feature a Saturday night battle between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Detroit Pistons from Little Caesars Arena. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Grizzlies (45-32) have dropped seven of their previous ten games and are tied with Minnesota for sixth place in the Western Conference standings. On Thursday, Memphis connected on 16-for-38 from long distance during a 110-108 road victory against Miami. 

Ja Morant hit a step-back in the paint as time expired to win it for Memphis and finished with a team-high 30 points. Desmond Bane chipped in 17 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Scotty Pippen Jr. added 17 points and seven assists off the bench for the Grizzlies, who improved to 20-18 on the road. 

The Detroit Pistons are five games above .500 at home and hold a half-game lead over Milwaukee for fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pistons (43-34) rank ninth in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing 113.2 points per contest. Last night, Detroit built a ten-point halftime advantage and cruised to a 117-105 road victory against Toronto. 

Detroit G Tim Hardaway Jr. knocked down 5-for-9 from long distance and led all scorers with 23 points. Jalen Duren contributed 21 points (9-11 FG), 18 rebounds, six assists, and four blocks. Dennis Schroder added 16 points and seven assists for the Pistons, who assisted on 27 of 41 made field goals.

Detroit played without starters Cade Cunningham (calf) and Tobias Harris (Achilles) last night. Their status for this game is uncertain. The Grizzlies play at the fastest tempo in the league and the Pistons rank fifth in that category, so expect plenty of points. Memphis has a little more offensive firepower and will win on the road. Final Score Prediction, Memphis Grizzlies win 125-118.