New Orleans Pelicans at Utah Jazz odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Utah Jazz (4-11) welcome the New Orleans Pelicans (9-7) to Delta Center Saturday. Tip is set for 9:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Pelicans vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Utah won 3-0 last season

The Jazz lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 121-105 Wednesday, failing to cover as 3.5-point road favorites. Utah has lost 4 in a row and is 2-2 against the spread (ATS) in that span. It is 7-8 ATS on the season. The Jazz are led by F Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 23.7 points per game.

The Pelicans beat the Los Angeles Clippers 116-106 Friday, covering as 5.5-point road underdogs. New Orleans has covered 6 in a row and has been an underdog in each. It is 10-5-1 ATS on the season and 3-2-1 ATS on the road. The Pelicans are led by F Brandon Ingram, who is averaging 24.5 points per game.

Pelicans at Jazz odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:29 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Jazz -104 (bet $104 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans -1 (-110) | Jazz +1 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pelicans at Jazz key injuries

Pelicans

Not yet submitted

Jazz

C Walker Kessler (elbow) questionable
F Lauri Markkanen (hamstring) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pelicans at Jazz picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 117, Jazz 113

Moneyline

BET PELICANS (-112).

The Pelicans are playing at a high level right now, having won 5 of their last 6 games (6-0 ATS). New Orleans has the length and size to give Utah problems.

New Orleans is 3-3 on the road. The Jazz have lost 4 in a row, with their last 2 coming by double figures. They are 3-5 ATS in their last 8 games as underdogs.

With 2 key players potentially not at 100% either, Utah may continue to struggle. Take PELICANS (-112).

Against the spread

PASS.

Take the stress out of things if the game is a close battle and play the Pelicans' ML instead of the spread.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 232.5 (-110).

Utah has gone Under in 2 straight games and has scored 105 or fewer in both. The Jazz are 2-3 O/U in their last 5 as well. The Pelicans have gone Under in 3 straight games and are 7-9 O/U on the season. They are 2-4 O/U on the road.

While the Jazz play at the 7th-fastest pace, they rank 18th in offensive rating, so their quick play hasn't resulted in a more efficient offense. Take UNDER 232.5 (-110).

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