The Lions hosted a playoff game on Sunday, but that wasn't the only exciting game in Detroit this weekend. On Saturday, the Bucks and Pistons accounted for 276 points. Damian Lillard accounted 45 of those points and became the first player in Bucks' franchise history with 40 points, 10 assists and five 3s in the same game.
Well, he gets another shot at the Pistons tonight.
Additionally, the Raptors have lost their past two games, but continue to receive excellent play from Immanuel Quickley. On Saturday, Quickley posted a double-double in his return to Madison Square Garden. Tonight, he gets a more favorable matchup against the Grizzlies.
Lillard has gone over this number in three of his past five games. He is averaging 27.8 points per game in that span and both games in which he went under were blowouts, one going in the Bucks' favor. Like most teams this season, Lillard has enjoyed playing against the Pistons.
Lillard has scored 30 points in all three games against the Pistons and is averaging 37.3 points per game against Detroit. The Pistons are 28th in points allowed per game and are 27th in 3-point percentage defense. That sets up well for Lillard, a dangerous shooter. Lillard has made five 3s in his past two games against the Pistons and in two of his past three games overall.
Should Lillard play his full complement of minutes, it would be a surprise if he didn't score 27 points against the Pistons. However, it is worth mentioning that this game has a 12-point spread. Despite the disparity in their records, the Pistons have covered in two of the three games and both of those contests went down to the wire.
Additionally, the games have averaged 258 points. Should there be another high-scoring affair, Lillard will likely play a major role. You can also bet him to score 35 points at +360 on FanDuel.
Since Quickley joined the Raptors, he's averaging 4.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game. He's hit this line in four of his past nine games and also lost by the hook in two other games during that span. However, in two of his past three games, he's soared over this line, and done so in different ways.
Against the Heat, he flirted with a triple-double with eight rebounds and nine assists. Against the Knicks, the Raptors didn't force many misses. However, he dished out 11 assists and chipped in two rebounds. Tonight, Quickley may be able find success in both areas.
Memphis allows the most rebounds per game to point guards, per FantasyPros, and is 27th in rebounds allowed. The Grizzlies are 13th in assists allowed, but are allowing the sixth-most assists to point guards. Quickley could hit this line with a balanced game in both areas, like five rebounds and six assists. However, he presents value if he goes off again.
On DraftKings, Quickley is +600 to record a double-double and he already has two since joining the Raptors. However, if he comes up just short again, he may reach eight rebounds and eight assists. You can play that for +1021 on FanDuel.
