Pistons vs Grizzlies Tips Predictions and Best Odds – NBA Friday Night March 13 2026
Two years ago Detroit were a laughing stock. Bottom of the East. Lottery picks collecting dust. Cade Cunningham sitting out with injuries. Fast forward to March 2026 and the Pistons are the best team in the Eastern Conference at 46-18. What a turnaround.
Memphis on the other hand have gone in the opposite direction. From Western Conference contenders to 23-41 and counting. Ja Morant is still brilliant on any given night but the team around him has crumbled. Jaren Jackson Jr is dealing with knee issues. The bench is non-existent.
This is a 23-game gap in the win column. At Little Caesars Arena where Detroit are 26-5 this season – that gap feels even wider.
Friday March 13 2026 – 19:30 ET (02:30 Saturday Kyiv) – Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
Cunningham vs Morant – The Point Guard Duel
Forget the team records for a second. Cade Cunningham at 26.2 points and 9.1 assists is an MVP candidate. His size at 6’6″ creates mismatches that Morant at 6’3″ simply cannot contest. When Detroit switch the pick-and-roll and Cunningham ends up posting Morant – it is barbecue chicken every time.
Morant will have his moments. He always does. A couple of transition dunks that bring the crowd to their feet, a crossover that makes the highlight reel. But sustained excellence over 48 minutes against this Detroit defence? That is a different ask entirely for a player whose team has lost three of their last four.
Jaden Ivey adds another dimension. His speed in transition and catch-and-shoot ability from three complement Cunningham perfectly. Tobias Harris at the four provides the veteran steadiness that every contender needs. This Detroit roster is deep and balanced.
Where the Value Lives
| Market | Odds | Case |
| Detroit ML | 1.14 | Lock but needs a parlay |
| Detroit -9.5 | 1.90 | Best bet – they blow out bad teams at home |
| Under 222.5 | 1.90 | Detroit’s defence clamps down |
| Cunningham 25+ pts | 1.70 | Averages 28.1 at home |
Detroit -9.5 at 1.90. The Pistons have covered this spread in 8 of their last 12 home games against teams below .500. Memphis do not have the depth to stay within single digits for 48 minutes.
Our Call: Detroit 118-102 Memphis
Best Bet: Detroit -9.5 @ 1.90
Frequently Asked Questions
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