Detroit Pistons vs. Memphis Grizzlies Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - December 9 | 2022-23 NBA Season

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Dallas Mavericks v Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons (7-20) are coming into tonight's game off the back of a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Their opponents, the Memphis Grizzlies (16-9), have fared much better this season and are currently riding high on a four-game winning streak.

The Pistons have struggled to gain any momentum this season and have endured several losing skids, including a seven-game one last month. The Detroit outfit have struggled with a litany of injuries and have one of the lowest shooting percentages in the league right now, making tonight's game another uphill battle.

Detroit Pistons vs. Memphis Grizzlies Match Details

Fixture: Pistons @ Grizzlies

Date & Time: Friday, December 9, 08:10 p.m. ET

Venue: FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee

Detroit Pistons vs. Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report

On the Pistons' front, point guard Cade Cunningham remains out due to a shin injury. Power forward Isaiah Livers is doubtful due to a shoulder issue.

On the Grizzlies' end, small forward Danny Green is still out from a knee injury last season. Shooting guard Desmond Bane is out due to a toe injury. Power/small forward Jake LaRavia is doubtful due to a foot injury. Center Steven Adams is questionable due to right shoulder soreness.

PlayerTeamInjury Status
Cade CunninghamPistonsShinOut
Isaiah LiversPistonsShoulderDoubtful
Danny GreenGrizzliesKneeOut
Desmond BaneGrizzlies ToeOut
Jake LaRaviaGrizzlies FootDoubtful
Steven AdamsGrizzlies ShoulderQuestionable

Detroit Pistons vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Odds & Spreads

TeamSpreadOver/UnderMoney line
Pistons+11 (-115)Ov 228 (-110)+390
Grizzlies-11 (-105)Un 228 (-110)-490

Detroit Pistons vs. Memphis Grizzlies Starting 5s

Pistons - PG: Killian Hayes, SG: Jaden Ivey, SF: Bojan Bogdanovic, PF: Isaiah Stewart, C: Marvin Bagley III

Grizzlies - PG: Ja Morant, SG: Dillon Brooks, SF: John Konchar, PF: Jaren Jackson, C: Steven Adams

Pistons vs. Grizzlies Prediction

The absence of star player Cade Cunningham continues to weigh heavily on the Pistons. Worse still, they've fared very poorly on the road this season, winning just three of their 12 road games. The Grizzlies, meanwhile, have dominated at home, picking up a 10-2 record in Memphis this season.

Defensively, it's hard to picture the current Pistons line-up really being able to neutralize the likes of Ja Morant on the court. Offensively, with Cunningham still in recovery, the Pistons aren't looking great, making this a fairly dire prospect game. The Grizzlies will most likely send their fans home happy tonight.

Prediction: Grizzlies -11 (-105)

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