Jazz vs. Pelicans prediction, odds, pick, spread
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We’re back with another NBA betting prediction and pick as we look at the next score in the Western Conference. The Utah Jazz (10-30) will download on New Orleans Pelicans (11-32) as the two sides play the second game of their current back-to-back series, New Orleans won the last meeting. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with Jazz-Pelicans prediction and pick.
The Utah Jazz are currently last in the Western Conference and dropped the first game in this series to New Orleans 136-123. They’ve won just three of their last 15 games and will play the Pelicans one more time after this series. They will look to get one back again as underdogs.
The New Orleans Pelicans are fourteenth in the Western Conference, but have won their last three straight games in this competition, defeating the Bulls, Mavericks and Jazz. They improved to a solid 6-4 in their last 10 and will continue to push forward with Zion Williamson finally back in the lineup.
Here is Jazz-Pelican NBA oddscourtesy of FanDuel.
NBA odds: Jazz-Pelicans odds
Utah Jazz: +11.5 (-108)
Moneiline: +460
New Orleans Pelicans: -11.5 (-112)
Moneilines: -620
More: 233 (-110)
Under: 233 (-110)
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Why the Jazz might cover the spread/win
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The Utah Jazz will head into this game on the back of back-to-back losses as they will be without Lauri Markkanen and John Collins ahead of this matchup. It will leave a huge hole on the interior without those two on the floor, so they will need to make up for it with production from their guards in Keionte George and Collin Sexton. George has scored a team-leading 26 points in each of the last two games, so expect him to have another active role in trying to get this win.
The Utah Jazz managed to rank among the NBA’s top 10 in scoring at 45.0 points per game, but they will need to make up for the big production off the floor with Markkanen. Walker Kessler and Brice Sensabo will be tasked with stopping Zion Williamson in the interior, while Isaiah Collier will be tasked with providing some spark off the bench with his wide scoring. With injuries at hand, the Jazz will need players to step up and have big performances.
Why the Pelicans could cover the spread/win
With Zion Williamson finally back in the lineup, the New Orleans Pelicans saw an immediate impact from his presence, last time dominating the Jazz with 24 points and 14 rebounds. With Markkanen on the other end, the Jazz don’t have an effective defender to stop Williamson and he should enjoy similar success in this upcoming matchup. If he is able to stay aggressive and active in the game, he should give the Pelicans a huge advantage during this game.
The Pelicans had six players in double figures in their last matchup against the Jazz, as CJ McCollum shot 6-12 from three-point range. Herbert Jones continues to excel as one of the best on-ball defenders in the league and when this team is fully healthy, they pose a serious threat with their length on the defensive end and athleticism on the offensive end. If they are able to play hard and stay disciplined defensively, they should be able to win this game convincingly.
Final Jazz-Pelicans prediction and pick
The Utah Jazz went 21-19 ATS this season, but are just 9-30 when listed as underdogs. The Pelicans are just 19-24 ATS this season, but have posted a positive 12-11 ATS mark at home. The Jazz haven’t been particularly competitive over the last few games and with Markkanen and Collins out for this upcoming contest, they won’t have a defensive answer to stop Zaun Williamson from eating up the paint.
What’s more, the Pelicans are a deeper team and are finally seeing a solid game for the first time this season, so we can expect them to carry that momentum into this game. For our final prediction, let’s play the New Orleans Pelicans to cover this spread on their home floor.
Final Jazz-Pelicans Prediction and Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -11.5 (-112)
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2025-01-20 03:45:00
