For your Pelicans vs. Jazz predictions needs, we’ve got you covered as the Jazz hit the road to face the Pelicans on Tuesday, Jan 23 at 8:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 239.5, with the Pelicans favored by 6.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Pelicans vs. Jazz player props and predictions.
Pelicans vs. Jazz Odds
- Spread: Pelicans -6.5
- Total 239.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Jan 23
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans LA
- TV: BSNO
Jazz Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Jazz have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Utah has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Jazz have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
Pelicans Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 7-3 while averaging 126 per game. The team went 8-2 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
Can Utah Pull Off a Road Win?
With a record of 22-22, the Jazz are looking to get above .500 as they prepare to take on the Pelicans. In the Western Conference, the Jazz are 10th overall and are 4th in the Northwest Division.
Coming into the game, Utah is averaging 117.3 points per game. However, they just scored 126 points in their last game against the Rockets. Lauri Markkanen is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 24 points per game. Collin Sexton is also a key contributor, averaging 17.4 points per game.
So far this season, the Jazz are 23rd in the NBA in points allowed per game at 118.7. On the road, they are giving up 121.0 points per contest, which is also 23rd in the league.
Utah has been a good rebounding team, ranking 2nd in the NBA at 46.7 rebounds per game. They are also 7th in blocked shots at 6.0 per contest.
One area where the Jazz have struggled this season is defending the three-point line. They are 28th in made threes allowed per game at 14.0 and 37.7% from beyond the arc.
Can New Orleans Secure a Home Victory?
With their record of 25-18, the Pelicans are above .500 as they prepare to face the Jazz. At home, the Pelicans are 13-9 this season compared to their 12-9 road record.
In their most recent game, the Pelicans scored 109 points which is below their season average of 116.7 points per game. Shooting 44.1% from the field, the Pelicans struggled to find their rhythm. Zion Williamson led the team in scoring with 24 points and Brandon Ingram added 17 points.
When it comes to defense, the Pelicans have been solid this season, ranking 12th in points allowed per game at 112.3. At home, they are giving up 111.2 points per contest, which is also 12th in the league.
One area where New Orleans has struggled defensively is three-point defense, ranking 22nd in three-point percentage allowed at 34.4%. On the season, opponents have attempted 39.3 threes per game against the Pelicans, which is 30th in the NBA.
Over their last five games, New Orleans has given up 118.6 points per game. During that stretch, opponents have shot 39.9% from beyond the arc.
Pelicans vs. Jazz Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Brandon Ingram and his points prop of 20.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -129. Based on our projections, Brandon Ingram is expected to go 9/17 from the field, resulting in 23 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -105.
- The Prop: Brandon Ingram Over 20.5 Points (-105)
Pelicans vs. Jazz Predictions
In this Jazz vs. Pelicans matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Jazz at +6.5. While we project the Pelicans to win 116-113, our recommendation is to bet on the Jazz for the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 239.5 and given that our model is projecting 229 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Jazz +6.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook