The Utah Jazz (1-6) and New Orleans Pelicans (3-4) meet Wednesday in a Western Conference battle. Tip from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Jazz vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Jazz lead 1-0 with a 120-119 (Over 238.5) win Oct. 23 as 1.5-point home favorite
The Jazz lost to the San Antonio Spurs 119-97 Monday, failing to cover as a 16.5-point road underdog with the Under (226.5) cashing. F Lauri Markkanen scored a team-high 21 points. Utah has lost 5 straight games, going 1-4 against the spread (ATS) in those. Its lone victory was the win over the Pelicans in their second game of the season.
The Pelicans beat
the Memphis Grizzlies 135-134 Monday, covering as a 5.5-point road underdog as the Over (231.5) cleared with ease. New Orleans was led by the combo of F Zion Williamson and C Karlo Matkovic with each scoring 25 points. The Pelicans have ripped off 3 straight games after dropping their first 4 contests of the season. They are 5-2 ATS.
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Jazz at Pelicans odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Jazz +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Pelicans -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +5.5 (-105) | Pelicans -5.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Jazz at Pelicans key injuries
Jazz
- F Jaren Jackson Jr. (MCL) out
Pelicans
- C Yves Missi (knee) out
- F Trey Murphy III (patella) probable
- G Jordan Poole (ankle) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Jazz at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Pelicans 122, Jazz 113
Moneyline
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Pelicans (-225) should get their revenge Wednesday, but they are far too expensive to consider.
Against the spread
BET PELICANS -5.5 (-115).
The Pelicans have turned up their level of play over the last week. They have covered in 3 straight games, closing as an underdog in 2 of those. New Orleans has scored at least 119 points in all but one game, so it has the firepower to separate itself.
The Jazz have hit a wall offensively, scoring 97 points or fewer in 2 straight contests. They've closed as an underdog in 5 straight games and are 1-4 ATS in that span. Back PELICANS -5.5 (-115).
Over/Under
BET OVER 233.5 (-110).
The Jazz enter with one of the worst defenses in the NBA, ranking 24th in defensive rating. They should have a tough time stopping a surging Pelicans attack. With New Orleans sitting third in pace and 5-2 O/U, this should be a high-tempo game with plenty of scoring to go around.
Take OVER 233.5 (-110).
Best prop bet
Jazz C JAXSON HAYES UNDER 8.5 POINTS (-110)
One thing the Pelicans do well is rebounding, ranking sixth in defensive rebounding rate. Hayes is a solid clean-up big and has gone Under this total in 2 of his last 3 games. Expect limited opportunities for him in this one.
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