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The Utah Jazz (18-40) will look to snap a three-game losing stretch when hosting the New Orleans Pelicans (17-42) on February 26, 2026 at Delta Center. The Pelicans are currently solid 6.5-point favorites over the Jazz. The matchup has an over/under of 245.5.

Here is 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: Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9 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 -110 -110 245.5 -110 -110 -235 +194

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Pelicans vs. Jazz Prediction

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

Pelicans vs. Jazz Betting InsightsThe Pelicans have played 17 games with over 245.5 points scored, their current matchup’s point total, this season.A total of 29 Jazz games this season (out of 58) have gone over 245.5 total points scored.The Pelicans and the Jazz combine to average 12.7 fewer points per game than the total of 245.5 set for this matchup.The Pelicans and the Jazz have seen their opponents average a combined 0.8 more points per game than the over/under of 245.5 set for this matchup.New Orleans has been the favorite in nine games this season and has come away with the win six times (66.7%) in those contests.Utah has come away with 13 wins in the 51 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.After the last three head-to-head meetings, New Orleans has a 3-0 record against Utah.The Jazz hold a 2-1 edge against the spread when squaring off against the Pelicans.The Jazz have not covered in three consecutive games against the point spread, and were favored in zero of those contests.Pelicans Recent TrendsThe Pelicans have a 5-4-1 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall in their last 10 contests.New Orleans’ average total over the last 10 games is 14.9 points fewer than the 245.5 over/under listed for this matchup.Against the spread, the Pelicans are 32-26-1 this year.New Orleans covered the spread in its only game when favored by 6.5 points or more.Pelicans games this year have gone over the total in 30 out of 58 opportunities (51.7%).The Pelicans score 11.1 fewer points per game (114.8) than the Jazz give up (125.9).New Orleans has a 9-2 record against the spread and a 7-4 record overall when scoring more than 125.9 points.The Pelicans are shooting 46.3% from the field this season, 2.6 percentage points lower than the 48.9% the Jazz allow to opponents.Against the spread, the Pelicans have played better when playing at home, covering 19 times in 32 home games, and 13 times in 27 road games.New Orleans has hit the over on the over/under in a higher percentage of home games (56.2%) than away games (44.4%).As a moneyline favorite, the Pelicans have taken five of seven games at home, good for a .714 winning percentage. They have won one of two games away from home (.500) as a moneyline favorite.Pelicans Recent Stats Stat Average Rank Points Scored 114.8 19 Points Allowed 120.4 26 Rebounds 43.7 15 Assists 24.9 24 Steals 8.8 9 Blocks 4.8 16 Pelicans LeadersDerik Queen posts 12.2 points, 4 assists and 7.3 boards per contest.Zion Williamson posts 21.9 points, 6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest, shooting 58.5% from the field (10th in NBA).Saddiq Bey posts 16.8 points, 2.4 assists and 5.8 rebounds per game.Jeremiah Fears puts up 13.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, shooting 42.5% from the field and 31.4% from beyond the arc with 1 made 3-pointers per contest.Herbert Jones puts up 8.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest. Defensively he averages 1.6 steals and 0.5 blocks.Pelicans Player Props Points O/U Points Over Odds PPG Zion Williamson 24.5 -114 21.9 Saddiq Bey 18.5 -114 16.8 Dejounte Murray 14.5 -125 13 Derik Queen 9.5 -132 12.2 Herbert Jones 9.5 -104 8.9 Jazz Recent TrendsThe Jazz have gone 3-7 over their past 10 contests, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span.Utah has averaged a total of 233.7 combined points over its last 10 games, 11.8 fewer than this matchup’s total of 245.5.The Jazz have 31 wins against the spread in 58 games this year.Utah has been underdogs by 6.5 points or more 34 times this year and are 18-16 ATS in those matchups.Jazz games this year have gone over the point total 34 times in 58 opportunities (58.6%).The Jazz score an average of 118 points per game, only 2.4 fewer points than the 120.4 the Pelicans allow.Utah is 20-5 against the spread and 15-10 overall when it scores more than 120.4 points.The Jazz’s 46.7% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Pelicans have allowed to their opponents.In 2025-26 against the spread, the Jazz have a better winning percentage at home (.552, 16-13-0 record) than on the road (.517, 15-14-0).In 2025-26, a higher percentage of Utah’s games have finished above the over/under at home (69%, 20 of 29) compared to away (48.3%, 14 of 29).In 2025-26 as moneyline favorites, the Jazz have a better winning percentage at home (.750, 3-1 record) than on the road (.667, 2-1).Jazz Recent Stats Stat Average Rank Points Scored 118 7 Points Allowed 125.9 30 Rebounds 44.2 14 Assists 29.9 2 Steals 8.3 17 Blocks 3.5 30 Jazz LeadersKyle Filipowski puts up 9.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game for the Jazz.The Jazz are getting 10.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game from Isaiah Collier this season.Brice Sensabaugh gets the Jazz 12.7 points, 3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while delivering 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.The Jazz are getting 11.7 points, 4 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game from Ace Bailey this season.Svi Mykhailiuk is putting up 8.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest. He is draining 47.6% of his shots from the floor and 39.3% from 3-point range, with 1.8 treys per contest.Jazz Player Props Points O/U Points Over Odds PPG Keyonte George 19.5 -130 23.8 Ace Bailey 17.5 -108 11.7 Brice Sensabaugh 17.5 -125 12.7 Isaiah Collier 15.5 -114 10.8 Kyle Filipowski 15.5 -114 9.9

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