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The Utah Jazz (18-41) will look to snap a four-game losing stretch when hosting the New Orleans Pelicans (18-42) on February 28, 2026 at Delta Center. Saturday’s matchup between the Pelicans and the Jazz features the Pelicans as healthy 6.5-point favorites. The matchup has a point total of 245.5.

Take a look at everything you need to know about the Pelicans-Jazz game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Pelicans vs. Jazz Game Information, TV Channel & OddsWhen: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ETWhere: Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UtahTV: KJZZ, Jazz+, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+Live Boxscore: FOX Sports Pelicans vs Jazz Betting Information Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Pelicans -6.5 -114 -106 245.5 -110 -110 -260 +215

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Pelicans vs. Jazz Prediction

ATS Pick: Jazz (+ 6.5)
O/U Pick: Under (245.5)
Score Prediction: Pelicans 121 – Jazz 120

Pelicans vs. Jazz Betting InsightsThe Pelicans have played 18 games with more than 245.5 points scored, their current matchup’s over/under, this season.This season, 30 of the Jazz’s 59 games have had a combined total higher than 245.5 points scored.The two teams average a combined 12.4 fewer points per game (233.1) than this matchup’s over/under of 245.5 points.Opponents of the two teams average a combined 0.7 more points per game, 246.2, than this matchup’s over/under of 245.5 points.New Orleans has been chosen as the favorite in 10 games this year and has walked away with the win seven times (70%) in those games.Utah has been an underdog in 52 games this season and has come away with the win 13 times (25%) in those contests.In the last one head-to-head meetings, New Orleans has a 1-0 record against Utah.The Pelicans also have a 1-0 record against the spread when facing the Jazz.The Pelicans have been the favorites in one of their past three contests, and beat the spread in all three.The Jazz have been favored in zero of their previous four contests, and failed to beat the spread in all four.Pelicans Recent TrendsThe Pelicans have a 5-4-1 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall in their last 10 games.New Orleans has averaged a total of 232.0 combined points in its last 10 games, 13.5 less than this matchup’s over/under of 245.5.Against the spread, the Pelicans are 33-26-1 this year.This season, New Orleans has won against the spread in each of its two games as a favorite of 6.5 points or more. Pelicans games this year have gone over the total in 31 out of 59 opportunities (52.5%).The Pelicans record 10.8 fewer points per game (115.1) than the Jazz give up (125.9).When New Orleans scores more than 125.9 points, it is 10-2 against the spread and 8-4 overall.This season, the Pelicans have a 46.4% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.6% lower than the 49.0% of shots the Jazz’s opponents have hit.Against the spread, the Pelicans have fared better at home, covering 19 times in 32 home games, and 14 times in 28 road games.New Orleans has exceeded the over/under in 18 of 32 home games (56.2%), compared to 13 of 28 road games (46.4%).The Pelicans have performed better as a moneyline favorite at home, putting up a home record of 5-2, compared to going 2-1 on the road.Pelicans Recent Stats Stat Average Rank Points Scored 115.1 18 Points Allowed 120.3 26 Rebounds 43.7 15 Assists 25.1 22 Steals 8.9 9 Blocks 4.9 15 Pelicans LeadersTrey Murphy III puts up 22.1 points, 3.8 assists and 5.7 rebounds per contest.Derik Queen puts up 12.1 points, 4.0 assists and 7.3 rebounds per contest.Zion Williamson posts 21.9 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest, shooting 58.5% from the field (10th in league).Saddiq Bey averages 17.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, shooting 45.5% from the floor and 35.5% from beyond the arc with 2.0 made 3-pointers per contest.Jeremiah Fears averages 13.1 points, 3.2 assists and 3.7 rebounds.Jazz Recent TrendsThe Jazz have a 6-4 record against the spread while going 3-7 overall in their last 10 games.Utah and its opponents have combined to score an average of 235.7 combined points over its last 10 games, 9.8 less than the 245.5 over/under in this matchup.Against the spread, the Jazz are 31-28-0 this year.This year, Utah has an against-the-spread record of 18-17 in its 35 games as an underdog of 6.5 points or more.Jazz games this season have eclipsed the over/under 35 times in 59 opportunities (59.3%).The Jazz’s 118.0 points per game are just 2.3 fewer points than the 120.3 the Pelicans give up to opponents.Utah has put together a 20-5 ATS record and a 15-10 overall record in games it scores more than 120.3 points.The Jazz are shooting 46.8% from the field, 1.0% lower than the 47.8% the Pelicans’ opponents have shot this season.The Jazz have been better against the spread at home (16-14-0) than away (15-14-0) this season.In 2025-26, a higher percentage of Utah’s games have finished above the over/under at home (70%, 21 of 30) than away (48.3%, 14 of 29).When moneyline favorites, the Jazz have won a higher percentage of games at home (3-1) than on the road (2-1).Jazz Recent Stats Stat Average Rank Points Scored 118.0 7 Points Allowed 125.9 30 Rebounds 44.1 14 Assists 29.9 2 Steals 8.4 16 Blocks 3.6 30 Jazz LeadersKeyonte George generates 23.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game for the Jazz.On a per-game basis, Lauri Markkanen gives the Jazz 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.5 blocked shots.The Jazz are getting 10.0 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game from Kyle Filipowski this year.The Jazz are getting 10.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game from Isaiah Collier this season.Ace Bailey is averaging 11.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest. He is making 44.8% of his shots from the floor and 33.2% from 3-point range, with 1.5 treys per game.

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