NBA Betting Preview: Jazz vs Pelicans
The Utah Jazz take the court against the New Orleans Pelicans 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.
Pelicans to Run Riot?
The Pelicans can enjoy a huge win and we’re heading to the spread. Back the big favorites off -11.5 to cover the line against the Jazz at -110.
Pelicans H2H Record Includes 7 Wins in 10
Utah Jazz have suffered a defeat in their previous nine games including a recent 146-111 loss. This occurred on the road at Paycom Center against Oklahoma City Thunder. Brice Sensabaugh led the way with 34 points, while Kyle Filipowski added 20 and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk chipped in 17.
New Orleans Pelicans have lost on their last eight outings. In a recent home game at Smoothie King Center, they were turned over 112-108 by Orlando Magic. Saddiq Bey managed 32 points, Jeremiah Fears scored 19, with Yves Missi registering 18 points and 13 rebounds.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was the Pelicans who came out on top when they last played the Jazz. At Delta Center, a 115-105 win was recorded. The Pelicans have won seven on the spin against the Jazz. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.
Pelicans
25
54
0.316
114.8
119.4
-4.6
16-24
9-30
7-9
16-33
2-8
8L
Jazz
21
58
0.266
117.1
125.9
-8.8
13-27
8-31
1-15
11-38
1-9
9L
Utah Jazz – Last 10 Games
The Jazz have 1 win and 9 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 116.6 points, 42.2 rebounds, 30.1 assists, 9.0 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 47.2% from the field and 73.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 130.5 points and 48.6 rebounds per contest.
Ace Bailey is averaging 20.5 points and 2.9 (33.0%) 3-pointers made. Kyle Filipowski averages 8.2 rebounds and Kennedy Chandler 5.6 assists.
New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games
The Pelicans have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 109.4 points, 40.2 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 8.9 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field and 78.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 116.9 points and 46.9 rebounds.
Saddiq Bey is averaging 20.3 points and 3.3 (51.6%) 3-pointers made. Yves Missi has an average of 6.9 rebounds and Dejounte Murray 4.7 assists.
Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks
This Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.
Game Prediction
We strongly fancy the chances of Pelicans beating the underdogs handsomely in this NBA contest. That is why we’re betting the market leaders at -11.5 on the spread at -110.
Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball prediction.
Key Jazz vs Pelicans stats:
The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Jazz in 4 of their last 5 games.The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Jazz in 6 of their last 10 games.The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Jazz in 3 consecutive games.Pelicans -11.5 Probability
The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Derik Queen (Pelicans) hasn’t covered the 6.5 rebounds total in 5 of the past 5 home games. We think that he will fail to cover the line and this Player Rebounds wager can be backed at -104.
Latest Derik Queen Player Prop Odds
Saddiq Bey (Pelicans) has totaled Over 5.5 rebounds in 2 straight games at home. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -106 are now available.
Latest Saddiq Bey Player Prop Odds
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Correct Score Prediction
There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Pelicans to enjoy a 126-111 winning scoreline.
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Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans 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 Make Pelicans Big Favorites
The favorites are 85% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with New Orleans Pelicans priced at -556 to triumph in this NBA game. For those wanting to back Utah Jazz, you will find +420 about the underdogs.
The spread is calculated to be 11.5, while total points comes in at 241.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to bet Under 241.5, there are odds of -110.
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Betting Lines & Odds
Moneyline
Point Spread
Total Points
Zion Williamson Favorite to Get the Most Buckets
Zion Williamson is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -116 that he gets Over 22.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -109.
Player Points
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)
Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)
Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Yves Missi (Pelicans)
Player Assists
Player Rebounds
Yves Missi (Pelicans)
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)
Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)
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Smoothie King Center
Pelicans Hold Four Straight Wins Over Jazz at Smoothie King Center
The Pelicans have hit a skid with three losses in succession at Smoothie King Center. They own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 117.30 points on offense and surrendering 112.50 on defense.
The Jazz have lost eight consecutive road games. They have one win and nine losses in the last 10 road games, scoring 111.40 points per matchup and conceding 127.30.
The Pelicans defeated the Jazz 123-119 the last time they played at Smoothie King Center. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans have come away with seven wins, while the Jazz have three.
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats
7-3
229.80
117.30
112.50
1
9
Utah Jazz Away Stats
1-9
238.70
111.40
127.30
5
5
W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O241.5 = Games Over 241.5 Points
U241.5 = Games Under 241.5 Points
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Utah Jazz Stats
New Orleans Pelicans Stats
1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
+11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
+11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
-11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
-11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 247.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 238.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 241.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
Over 241.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.60 pts and allowed 130.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 111.40 pts and allowed 127.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 226.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 229.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 241.5: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 games
Over 241.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 109.40 pts and allowed 116.90 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 117.30 pts and allowed 112.50 pts in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 32.70 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.20 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 17.60 (73.64%)
Rebounds: Total 42.2, Offensive 11.70, Defensive 30.50
Assists: 30.10
Blocks: 4.60
Steals: 9.00
Turnovers : 13.00
Personal Fouls: 20.00
Last 10 Games on the Road
2-Pointers Made: 30.40 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.50 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 16.10 (75.23%)
Rebounds: Total 43.5, Offensive 13.10, Defensive 30.40
Assists: 26.70
Blocks: 4.10
Steals: 10.00
Turnovers : 14.50
Personal Fouls: 19.70
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 28.40 (52%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 18.40 (77.97%)
Rebounds: Total 40.2, Offensive 10.40, Defensive 29.80
Assists: 24.90
Blocks: 5.80
Steals: 8.90
Turnovers : 13.50
Personal Fouls: 19.30
Last 10 Home Games
2-Pointers Made: 29.60 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.90 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 22.40 (76.45%)
Rebounds: Total 45.5, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 34.20
Assists: 24.80
Blocks: 7.20
Steals: 8.90
Turnovers : 13.60
Personal Fouls: 19.30
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Kyrone Jones
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