Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Stephen Abiola | in NBA Picks
Utah Jazz (18-40) will begin their two-game clash with New Orleans Pelicans (17-42) on Thursday night at the Delta Center. The Jazz dropped their third straight game on Monday night, losing 125-105 on the road to the Rockets. This game once again highlighted their lack of offensive depth. While Lauri Markkanen and Brice Sensabaugh scored 29 and 26 points, respectively, their teammates contributed only 50 points. They’ll be under pressure to end the slide.
New Orleans Pelicans, on the other hand, have looked more promising heading into this Western Conference clash. They picked up their second straight win on Tuesday night, defeating the Warriors 113-109 at home. Zion Williamson was again instrumental to their success, scoring 26 points and making 6 rebounds. The veteran forward has been healthy this season, appearing in the last 33 matches. The Pelicans will be keen to punish the limping Jazz.
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0.317 | 82 | 26 | 56 |
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Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans Latest Matches
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Utah Jazz against New Orleans Pelicans : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
I. Collier
J. Konchar
C. Williams
D. Murray
Z. Williamson
H. Jones
S. Bey
Substitutes
E. Harkless
B. Hinson
M. Peavy
J. Hawkins
J. Poole
J. Fears
K. Looney
Utah Jazz - New Orleans Pelicans Key Points
- The Jazz are 2-5 in their last seven matches.
- The Jazz are 1-6 in their last 7 home games.
- The Jazz are 1-3 ATS in their last four matches.
- The Pelicans won their last five games against the Jazz.
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Our Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
The Pelicans’ strong form makes them the -195 betting favorites, which offers little value. Instead, we’re backing them to dismantle the Jazz and possibly cover the 5-point spread. Their roster is getting healthier, with Dejounte Murray back on the court and Williamson showing some “unusual” longevity. In contrast, the Jazz are battling multiple injuries, with two starters, Jusuf Nurkic and Jaren Jackson Jr., picking up season-ending injuries. Vince Williams Jr, their key rotation player, is also out for the rest of the campaign with a knee injury. The Pelicans hold all the advantages in this matchup.
Our prediction for Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans: New Orleans Pelicans against the spread.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
