Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Picks & Predictions
On Friday evening, the Utah Jazz (10-29) will face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (10-32) in a conference showdown. The Jazz recently suffered a home defeat to the
Game outlook
On Friday evening, the Utah Jazz (10-29) will face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (10-32) in a conference showdown. The Jazz recently suffered a home defeat to the Hornets, while the Pelicans had a home game against the Mavericks. Both teams won two games in last year's season series. Despite opening as the betting favorite at -10.25, New Orleans has not seen any movement in the line. Stay tuned for our prediction on whether the Jazz can secure a rare road win.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Jazz +395 | Pelicans -500
Spread: Jazz +10.25 (-110) | Pelicans -10.25 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 230.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Orleans will win straight-up is 83%.
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz have been competitive in recent games despite dealing with key injuries. They have covered the spread in four of their last five games, with Lauri Markanen expected to return from a minor back injury. Collin Sexton has been a scoring threat, averaging 18.2 PPG on the season. The team's defense has been impacted by the absence of John Collins and Jordan Clarkson. The Jazz have a power ranking of 22, ranking 20th in offense and 26th in defense. They have a 10-29 record this season and have been solid on offense, shooting well from the field and the free-throw line. On defense, they struggle with allowing high field goal percentages but have been strong in defending against three-pointers. Despite their defensive struggles, the Jazz have shown resilience on the road, covering the spread in all but one of their past five road games. For those needing assistance during the NBA season, top NBA handicappers can provide valuable insight.