Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction 1/17/25 NBA Picks
New Orleans Pelicans (10-32) vs Utah Jazz (10-29)
Game Info: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Smoothie King Center)
Betting Odds: New Orleans Pelicans -11.5 -- Over/Under: 230 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans meet Friday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. Here’s a Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Hornets, beat the Nets, and they play the Thunder, Grizzlies, and Bucks next. The Utah Jazz are averaging 111 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 117.6 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 20.1 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 18.2 points and 2.8 rebounds. John Collins is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Clarkson is dishing 3.8 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Bulls and Mavs, and they play the Bucks, Grizzlies, and Hornets next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 108.3 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 117.1 points on 48.2 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 21.7 points and 7.6 rebounds. Trey Murphy III is the third double-digit scorer and CJ McCollum is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last nine games following a home loss.
- The home team has won seven of the last eight games between the Jazz and Pelicans.
- The home team has covered the spread in five of the last six games between the Jazz and Pelicans.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at Smoothie King Center against Pelicans teams that held a losing record.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Jazz have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Pelicans following a loss.
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- C.J. McCollum ranks 21st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.0) this season.
- Zion Williamson leads all Pelicans players for points per 36 minutes (26.4) this season.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Keyonte George ranks 28th amongst qualified players for assists per game (5.7) this season.
- Kyle Filipowski ranks 25th amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (1.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for true shooting percentage this season (54.3%).
- The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for effective field goal percentage this season (50.8%).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.4).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (17.8).
Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
The Pelicans will be without Brandon Ingram and Herbert Jones.
The Utah Jazz will be without Walker Kessler, Lauri Markkanen, Johnny Juzang, Micah Potter, John Collins, Jordan Clarkson, and Taylor Hendricks.
Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
The New Orleans Pelicans are as healthy as they've been all season, and they're 3-1 SU and 4-0 ATS in their last four games. It feels like the Utah Jazz are in tank mode as half their roster is out, and they've lost seven of their last 10 games. On paper, the Pelicans should roll. However, the Pelicans are 22 games below .500 and 18-24 ATS. I'm not just throwing out double-digit chalk just because the Jazz stink and are injured. Also, for what it's worth, the Jazz have covered seven of their last 10 games. This will be the first time since April that the Pelicans are a double-digit favorite. I'm not buying it. Give me the Jazz and the points.
Randy’s Pick Utah Jazz +11.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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