New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz prediction and odds for Oct. 23, 2026
The New Orleans Pelicans will beat the Utah Jazz, with a projected score of Pelicans 120, Jazz 116. Last season’s three-game sweep and Utah’s current frontcourt absences give New Orleans a slight matchup edge for October 23. Confidence is low, and neither Pelicans +2.5 (-115) nor the 238.5 total offers a persuasive enough advantage for an official wager. The recommendation is Pass.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz prediction and best bet
New Orleans gets the nod because its recent results against Utah are favorable and the Jazz enter with Jusuf Nurkic out and Tony Bradley questionable. Those circumstances make another Pelicans win a reasonable forecast, although last season’s sweep deserves less weight than current performance.
The current sample is one game apiece. New Orleans lost narrowly to Indiana, while Utah suffered a larger defeat at Memphis. Different opponents make that comparison imperfect, and neither result tells us how reliably these teams will score or defend over a full season.
The best betting decision is Pass. A slight preference for New Orleans does not make the +2.5 spread an automatic purchase at -115.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Schedule: Friday, October 23, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. ET. This is a 2026-27 NBA matchup.
Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Records and rest: Both teams are 0-1, with one day of rest after their openers.
SportsJaw moneyline: New Orleans +114; Utah -131.
SportsJaw odds: New Orleans Pelicans +1.5 (-114); Utah Jazz -1.5 (-106). Moneyline: New Orleans Pelicans -105; Utah Jazz -115. Total: Over 239 (-110); Under 239 (-110).