Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans 10-23-22

Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction 01/20/2025: NBA Picks

Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

Game Time 8:00 pm EST
Utah Jazz Line +11
New Orleans Pelicans Line -11
Total 232.5
TV: NBA TV

 

Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

Below is a detailed analysis for Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans game.

 

 

 

PREGAME WARM-UP:

In this NBA MLK Day matchup, the two worst teams of the Western conference are clashing in a rematch of Friday’s game, when the New Orleans Pelicans are hosting the Utah Jazz. The Pelicans are playing good basketball lately, and are coming off three straight wins. On the other hand, the Jazz have won just once in their last six matches, and are looking for payback after Friday’s defeat.

 

Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report: Keion Brooks Jr and Herb Jones are out.

Utah Jazz Injury Report: John Collins, Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks are day-to-day.

New Orleans Pelicans Form and Trends

The Pelicans have a 11-32 record this season and are sitting on the last place of the West. New Orleans is 19-24 against the spread and 23-19-1 in over/under, while having a 7-16 home record. New Orleans is 4-1 in their last 5 games, and 8-3 against the spread in their last 11. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games.

 

The Pelicans are coming off a 136-123 home victory against the Utah Jazz. Brandon Ingram leads the Pels in scoring with 22.2 points, adding 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists. Zion Williamson adds 21.9 points, 8.2 rebounds and 5.4 assists.

 

Utah Jazz Form and Trends

The Jazz have a 10-29 record this season and are sitting on the second to last place of the West. The Jazz are 20-20 against the spread and 23-17 in over/under, while having a 7-15 road record. The Jazz are 1-4 in their last 5 games and 6-1 against the spread in their last 6. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 road games.

 

The Jazz are coming off a 123-136 road defeat against the New Orleans Pelicans. Lauri Markkanen leads the Jazz in scoring with 20.1 points, adding 6.1 rebounds per game. Collin Sexton adds 18.3 points and 4 assists per game.

 

Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

Statistical Breakdown

Offensively, the Pels are averaging 108.9 points per game, which is just 24th in the league. The Pelicans shoot 44.3% from the field, which is 28th in the league, and 34.4% from beyond the arc (23rd). Defensively, the Pels allow 117.2 points per game, which is just 25th in the league.

 

Offensively, the Jazz are averaging 111.2 points per game, which ranks 18th in the league. Utah shoots with 45.8% from the field (19th) and with 36.1% from beyond the arc (17th). Defensively, they are just the 26th team in the NBA, allowing 118.1 points per game.

 

The Pelicans have won their last three meetings against the Jazz, but the Jazz are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 meetings. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings in New Orleans.

 

Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

In this Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, the Pelicans are coming as -11 home favorites. The Pelicans are rightfully favored in this spot, as they have been playing much better basketball lately, and are fresh off a 13-point home victory.

In these back-to-back matchups, the scenario usually flip flops, as the losing team makes the necessary adjustments, so I’m cautious to lay the -11 points with the Pelicans at home. Instead, I expect another game without any defense, just like the previous one that had 259 total points, so take the over the point total.

Nick’s Free Pick: Over 232.5

 

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