New Orleans Pelicans
Utah Jazz
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Jazz

The New Orleans Pelicans take the floor against the Utah Jazz in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Under 243.5 Looks Value

The -110 about Under 243.5 points makes plenty of appeal and represents value in our eyes. We’re not sure if the Pelicans and the Jazz can combine to reach that total.

Pelicans Beat Jazz in Pair’s Last Meeting

New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz locked horns on Thursday night, with the Pelicans triumphing 129-118 at Delta Center.

Saddiq Bey led the way for the Pelicans with 42 points, while Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray scored 20 and 17. Ace Bailey hit 23 for the Jazz, with Brice Sensabaugh racking up 20 and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pelicans have six straight wins against the Jazz. They’ve also claimed 6 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pelicans logo Pelicans 0 1 0 120 123 -3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Jazz logo Jazz 0 1 0 103 123 -20 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 118.2 points, 42.1 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 8.1 steals and 6.0 blocks while shooting 48.1% from the field and 77.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 117.6 points and 48.7 rebounds per matchup.

Saddiq Bey is averaging 22.2 points, Derik Queen 6.7 rebounds and Jeremiah Fears 4.0 assists, while Trey Murphy averages 3.1 (46.3%) 3-pointers made.

Utah Jazz – Last 10 Games

The Jazz have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 115.9 points, 46.7 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 11.5 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field and 76.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 118.6 points and 44.3 rebounds.

Isaiah Collier is averaging 17.3 points and 9.7 assists, while Kyle Filipowski has an average of 8.2 rebounds and Brice Sensabaugh 2.5 (39.7%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, DeAndre Jordan, Bryce McGowens, Saddiq Bey.

Utah Jazz lineup: Blake Hinson, Keyonte George, Cody Williams, Ace Bailey, Kyle Filipowski.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, correct score suggestion, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

We’re not sure that the two teams will collectively reach a certain points threshold. Our pick is to take the -110 that there are Under 243.5 points in this NBA game.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together basketball forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest NBA stats to shape our predictions.

Key Pelicans vs Jazz stats:

  • The 243.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Pelicans games.
  • The 243.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Pelicans games.
  • The 243.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Jazz games.
  • The 243.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Jazz games.

Under 243.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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There’s the chance to boost your odds about an Under pick. The Match Result & Total lines provide a prime opportunity to squeeze more juice by predicting the winner too.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brice Sensabaugh Over 16.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

Brice Sensabaugh (Jazz) has had Over 16.5 points in 5 straight home games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -112 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

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Jeremiah Fears Under 14.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans) has recorded an average of 9.6 points in the past 5 road games. It’s anticipated that he might once again fall short of the mark and this Player Points wager is available at -114.

Latest Jeremiah Fears Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Pick

Totals Under 244.5
Spread Jazz +6
Player Points Brice Sensabaugh Over 16.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Under 244.5 followed by Jazz to cover the +6 spread. Add in Brice Sensabaugh (Jazz) to score Over 16.5 points.

We recommend a same game parlay as it’s an exciting way of wagering on a single event. Many bettors like to create a personalised basketball bet which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans Pelicans logo 119 - 118 Jazz logo Jazz

For a fun wager, consider backing the Pelicans to claim a 119-118 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Have Pelicans as Favorites

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean New Orleans Pelicans are -233 favorites to win and that means a 70% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +194 about Utah Jazz.

6 is the spread and 244.5 is the total points line. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. Those that want to back Under 244.5 can find odds of -110 available.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Zion Williamson Favorite to Score the Most Points

Zion Williamson is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -130 that he gets Over 23.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -105.

Player Points
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 23.5
-130
Under 23.5
-105
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Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)
Over 20.5
-110
Under 20.5
-123
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Keyonte George (Jazz)
Over 19.5
-109
Under 19.5
-125
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Brice Sensabaugh (Jazz)
Over 16.5
-120
Under 16.5
-114
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Player Assists
Isaiah Collier (Jazz)
Over 7.5
-135
Under 7.5
-100
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
-106
Under 4.5
-128
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Keyonte George (Jazz)
Over 4.5
-156
Under 4.5
+114
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Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
-164
Under 3.5
+120
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Player Rebounds
Kyle Filipowski (Jazz)
Over 7.5
-137
Under 7.5
+102
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
+115
Under 6.5
-156
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-132
Under 5.5
-104
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Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-118
Under 5.5
-115
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Jazz Have Suffered Eight Defeats in Their Last Ten at Home

The Jazz have two wins and eight losses in the last 10 games at home, posting 113.10 points per matchup while yielding 126.60.

The Pelicans have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games on the road, posting 115.50 points per contest while yielding 117.20.

The Pelicans defeated the Jazz 129-118 in their last meeting at Delta Center. In the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Delta Center, the Jazz have won seven while the Pelicans have three victories.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O239.5 U239.5
Utah Jazz logo Utah Jazz Home Stats 3-7 244.80 121.90 122.90 7 3
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats 1-9 237.50 114.70 122.80 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O239.5 = Games Over 239.5 Points
  • U239.5 = Games Under 239.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Utah Jazz logo Utah Jazz Stats
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Dejounte Murray 1 34.4 23 7 23.0 7.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 2.0
Zion Williamson 1 32.1 22 3 22.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 - 3.0
Trey Murphy 1 31.6 11 1 11.0 1.0 2.0 4.0 - -

Utah Jazz Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Lauri Markkanen 1 36.4 18 3 18.0 3.0 1.0 9.0 1.0 -
Darryn Peterson 1 31.1 9 3 9.0 3.0 - 4.0 - -
Keyonte George 1 28.6 22 5 22.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 - 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

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Utah Jazz Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Utah Jazz logo Utah Jazz Confirmed Lineup
2 Blake Hinson
3 Keyonte George
5 Cody Williams
19 Ace Bailey
22 Kyle Filipowski
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup
1 Zion Williamson
2 Herbert Jones
6 DeAndre Jordan
11 Bryce McGowens
41 Saddiq Bey

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

21 Oct NBA
Pacers 123-120 Pelicans
12 Apr NBA
Pelicans 126-132 Timberwolves
10 Apr NBA
Pelicans 118-144 Celtics
07 Apr NBA
Jazz 137-156 Pelicans
05 Apr NBA
Magic 112-108 Pelicans
03 Apr NBA
Pelicans 113-117 Kings
02 Apr NBA
Pelicans 106-118 Trail Blazers
29 Mar NBA
Rockets 134-102 Pelicans
27 Mar NBA
Pelicans 106-119 Raptors
26 Mar NBA
Pelicans 108-129 Pistons

Previous Utah Jazz Lineups

21 Oct NBA
Jazz 103-123 Grizzlies
12 Apr NBA
Jazz 107-131 Lakers
10 Apr NBA
Grizzlies 101-147 Jazz
07 Apr NBA
Jazz 137-156 Pelicans
05 Apr NBA
Jazz 111-146 Thunder
03 Apr NBA
Jazz 106-140 Rockets
01 Apr NBA
Nuggets 130-117 Jazz
30 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 122-113 Jazz
28 Mar NBA
Jazz 109-134 Suns
27 Mar NBA
Jazz 129-135 Nuggets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 2 0 1 110 103 7 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Raptors 1 0 1 135 92 43 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 103 110 -7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pacers 1 0 1 123 120 3 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Cavaliers 0 1 0 106 114 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Bucks 0 2 0 120.5 130 -9.5 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 2L
Bulls 1 1 0.5 112 130 -18 0-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 1 0 1 132 125 7 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Wizards 1 0 1 128 116 12 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 110 103 7 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Magic 0 1 0 125 132 -7 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Heat 0 1 0 106 131 -25 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 2 0 1 106 94 12 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Trail Blazers 1 0 1 124 83 41 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 131 106 25 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Nuggets 0 1 0 84 96 -12 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Jazz 0 1 0 103 123 -20 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers 1 0 1 121 96 25 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Lakers 1 0 1 127 105 22 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Warriors 0 1 0 105 127 -22 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 96 121 -25 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Suns 0 1 0 83 124 -41 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 1 0 1 128 110 18 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 123 103 20 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Spurs 0 1 0 104 116 -12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 120 123 -3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 2 0 1 110 103 7 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hawks 1 0 1 132 125 7 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 135 92 43 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Wizards 1 0 1 128 116 12 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 110 103 7 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pacers 1 0 1 123 120 3 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 103 110 -7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Magic 0 1 0 125 132 -7 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 1 0 106 114 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Bucks 0 2 0 120.5 130 -9.5 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 2L
Bulls 1 1 0.5 112 130 -18 0-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Heat 0 1 0 106 131 -25 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 2 0 1 106 94 12 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Clippers 1 0 1 121 96 25 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Rockets 1 0 1 128 110 18 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Trail Blazers 1 0 1 124 83 41 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Lakers 1 0 1 127 105 22 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 123 103 20 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 131 106 25 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Nuggets 0 1 0 84 96 -12 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Spurs 0 1 0 104 116 -12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Jazz 0 1 0 103 123 -20 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Warriors 0 1 0 105 127 -22 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 96 121 -25 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Suns 0 1 0 83 124 -41 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 120 123 -3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 1 0 1 132 125 7 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 110 103 7 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Rockets 1 0 1 128 110 18 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pacers 1 0 1 123 120 3 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Clippers 1 0 1 121 96 25 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Lakers 1 0 1 127 105 22 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 123 103 20 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 131 106 25 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Thunder 2 0 1 106 94 12 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
76ers 2 0 1 110 103 7 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Trail Blazers 1 0 1 124 83 41 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 135 92 43 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Wizards 1 0 1 128 116 12 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Bulls 1 1 0.5 112 130 -18 0-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 103 110 -7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 1 0 106 114 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nuggets 0 1 0 84 96 -12 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Warriors 0 1 0 105 127 -22 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Heat 0 1 0 106 131 -25 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Bucks 0 2 0 120.5 130 -9.5 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 2L
Pelicans 0 1 0 120 123 -3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Magic 0 1 0 125 132 -7 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Suns 0 1 0 83 124 -41 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 96 121 -25 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Spurs 0 1 0 104 116 -12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Jazz 0 1 0 103 123 -20 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak

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