New Orleans Pelicans (16-44) vs. Utah Jazz (15-44)
March 2, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Utah Jazz +6.5; Over/Under: 232
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The New Orleans Pelicans and the Utah Jazz collide at the Delta Center on Sunday night. Here’s a Jazz vs Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Jazz vs Pelicans Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans have been in pretty good form, as they’ve won four of their last six games overall. However, they will be hoping to bounce back after having their three-game win streak halted by the Suns in a 125-108 road defeat on Friday. Yves Missi and Jordan Hawkins led the team with 24 points each, Kelly Olynyk and Antonio Reeves scored 11 points each while Trey Murphy chipped in with 10 points. As a team, the Pelicans shot 50 percent from the field and 11 of 28 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start. They scored just 18 points in the first quarter to trail by as many as 29 points, before they poured in 38 points in the fourth quarter to cut into the deficit in garbage time.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have been in a slump as they’ve lost seven of their last 10 games overall, but they will be looking to build some momentum after sneaking past the Timberwolves in a 117-116 home win on Friday. John Collins led the team with 29 points and 12 rebounds on 12 of 18 shooting, Brice Sensabaugh added 17 points off the bench while Collin Sexton chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Jazz shot 51 percent from the field and 14 of 35 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Timberwolves early on and fell behind by 13 points. However, they poured in 38 points in the third quarter to claw their way back into the contest before Walker Kessler made the game-winning dunk with just 9.1 seconds left on the clock.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 12 road games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The home team has won each of the last eight games between the Pelicans and Jazz.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against the Pelicans at Delta Center.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last nine home games following a win.
- The Pelicans have won each of their last four games against the Jazz.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Pelicans’ last eight road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Twelve of the Jazz’s last 14 home games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Jazz vs Pelicans Prediction
The Pelicans are still keeping an eye on CJ McCollum who is questionable for this one but they are expecting to have Zion Williamson back in the lineup, while the Jazz are still playing without Jordan Clarkson and Lauri Markkanen. The Jazz were able to get a rare win in their last game, but that wasn’t against a depleted Timberwolves team missing most of their best players. So, I would prefer a play on the improving Pelicans who will have their leading scorer back on the court. This could be a close one, but in the end I think the Pelicans pull away for the win and cover.
