New Orleans Pelicans (11-32) vs Utah Jazz (10-30)
Game Info: Monday, January 20, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Smoothie King Center)
Betting Odds: New Orleans Pelicans -11 -- Over/Under: 232.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans meet Monday 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 and Pelicans, and they play the Thunder, Grizzlies, and Bucks next. The Utah Jazz are averaging 111.3 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 118.1 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 20.1 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 18.3 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 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Jazz and Mavs, and they play the Bucks, Grizzlies, and Hornets next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 108.9 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 117.2 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 21.9 points and 8.2 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Jazz have lost 15 of their last 16 night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The home team has won eight of the last nine games between the Jazz and Pelicans.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in six of the last seven games between the Jazz and Pelicans.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last seven Monday games.
- The Jazz have won four of their last six games as underdogs against the Pelicans following a loss.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last four road games following a road loss.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- Dejounte Murray is one of only nine players in the league to have recorded 6+ steals in a game this season.
- Zion Williamson leads all Pelicans players for points per 36 minutes (27.3) this season.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk leads all Jazz players for three-pointers per 36 minutes (4.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pelicans rank 28th in the league for point differential per game this season (-8.3).
- The Pelicans rank 28th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (48.3%).
- 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. Zion Williamson and Yves Missi are questionable for the Pelicans.
The Utah Jazz will be without Collin Sexton, Johnny Juzang, Lauri Markkanen, Micah Potter, John Collins, Jordan Clarkson, and Taylor Hendricks.
Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
The New Orleans Pelicans still aren't at full strength, but they're healthier, and it's resulted in four wins in their last five games. The Pelicans have also covered five straight games and seven of their last 10 games overall. The Utah Jazz have half their roster on the injury report and appear to be in full-on tank mode. The Jazz just lost to the Pelicans by 13 points, and they had Sexton. That won't be the case tonight. I'd love to know if Zion Williamson is going to be active. Regardless, the Jazz are a tough sell when most of their rotation is out. The Pelicans should once again beat the Jazz by double-digit points.
Randy’s Pick New Orleans Pelicans -11
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
