New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz Matchup

Check out our Jazz vs. Pelicans prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in New Orleans.

  • The Jazz possess a 10-30 record so far.
  • Utah has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (18th).
  • The Jazz are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pelicans.
  • The Pelicans face Utah with a record of 11-32.
  • New Orleans has an effective field goal percentage of 51% (28th).
  • The Pelicans are coming off a 136-123 win vs. the Jazz.

Jazz vs Pelicans Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the New Orleans Pelicans (-568) will host the Utah Jazz (+418) in a Western Conference matchup. The Pelicans are currently on a three-game winning streak and are favored by 11 points. The over/under line is set at 232.5.

This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Jazz are 10-30 on the season and have lost two straight. They are 15th in the Western Conference, while the Pelicans are 14th. The Jazz are also 5th in the Northwest Division, while the Pelicans are 5th in the Southwest.

Jazz vs. Pelicans Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Utah Jazz at New Orleans Pelicans
  • Where: New Orleans at Smoothie King Center
  • Date: Monday, January 20th
  • Betting Odds NO -11, UTA +418 | NO -568 O/U 232.5

Jazz Preview: Will Utah Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?

The Jazz fell to 10-30 on the season after a 136-123 road loss to the Pelicans on Friday. Utah entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, while the total score of 259 points exceeded the O/U line of 232.5 by 26.5 points.

New Orleans took control early with a 17-0 run, stretching the score from 15-8 to 32-8. Utah responded by winning the 2nd quarter 30-19, but the Pelicans extended their lead to 96-80 heading into the 4th. The Jazz outscored the Pelicans 43-40 in the final quarter but couldn’t close the gap.

Keyonte George led the Jazz with 26 points and 4 made threes in their loss to the Pelicans, shooting 44.4% from deep. Collin Sexton added 24 points on 63.6% shooting, while Drew Eubanks contributed 17 points, hitting 75% of his shots. The Jazz connected on 13 threes, shooting 34.2% from beyond the arc, and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 50%.

George scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, adding 9 more in the 3rd. Sexton also had 8 points in the 3rd, and Svi Mykhailiuk chipped in 10 of his 16 points in the 2nd quarter. Eubanks added 9 points in the final period.

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, where they held the Pelicans to just 19 points, the Jazz couldn't contain New Orleans in the 1st and 4th quarters, giving up 42 and 40 points, respectively, in a 136-123 loss. Utah allowed the Pelicans to shoot 47% from the field.

The Jazz struggled to defend the three-point line, as the Pelicans hit 22 threes at a 44% clip. Utah sent New Orleans to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 20. The Jazz finished with 33 defensive rebounds but gave up 21 offensive boards, while also recording 7 steals and 8 blocks.

Pelicans Preview: Does New Orleans Stand a Chance at Home?

Utah’s season record fell to 10-30 after a 136-123 loss to the Pelicans on Friday. The Jazz were +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 13. The game’s total points of 259.5 exceeded the 232.5 O/U line.

New Orleans went on a 17-0 run early, stretching the score from 15-8 to 32-8. Utah responded by winning the 2nd quarter 30-19, but the Pelicans took the 3rd quarter 35-28. Utah made a push in the 4th, outscoring New Orleans 43-40, but couldn’t close the gap.

The Pelicans knocked down 22 threes at a 44% clip in their win over the Jazz, finishing with a 47% overall shooting percentage. CJ McCollum led the way with 26 points, hitting 6 threes at 50% efficiency, while Zion Williamson added 24 points and 14 rebounds.

Jose Alvarado scored 16 of his 19 points in the 4th quarter, and Trey Murphy also contributed 19 points. McCollum scored 15 points in the 1st quarter, and added 9 more in the 3rd.

Defensively, the Pelicans held the Jazz to 123 points, despite a tough 4th quarter where they allowed 43 points. They gave up 22 points in the 1st, 30 in the 2nd, and 28 in the 3rd. Utah shot 50% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Jazz made 13 threes on 34% shooting. The Pelicans sent Utah to the line 30 times, where they hit 24 free throws. New Orleans grabbed 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and added 9 steals and 8 blocks.

Jazz vs Pelicans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Jazz have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 114 points per game in this stretch.
  • Across their ten previous home games, New Orleans has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 110 points per game.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 2-8 and an ATS mark of 7-3.
  • The Pelicans have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.

Jazz vs Pelicans Prediction

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