| MATCHUP | New Orleans Pelicans | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 18-42 | 18-41 |
| Spread | -6.5 -102 | +6.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | -245 | +200 |
| Total | Over 243.5 (-110) | Under 243.5 (-110) |
| Where | Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT | |
| When | Saturday, February 28, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:30 PM EST | |
| TV | GCSEN | |
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Jazz and Warriors, and they play the Clippers next. The Pelicans have lost 20 of their last 30 games.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 114.8 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 120.4 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Trey Murphy III is averaging 22.1 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 21.9 points and 6 rebounds. Saddiq Bey is the third double-digit scorer, and Dejounte Murray is dishing 6 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Rockets and Pelicans, and they play the Nuggets next. The Jazz have lost 21 of their last 27 games.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 118 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 125.9 points on 48.9 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 26.7 points and 7 rebounds, while Keyonte George is averaging 23.8 points and 3.9 rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. is the third double-digit scorer, and Brice Sensabaugh is dishing 1.6 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Pelicans have lost eight of their last nine road games following a road win.
- The Jazz have won each of their last five home games against the Pelicans following a home loss.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games at the Delta Center following a road win.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last six Saturday games against the Pelicans.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Pelicans have won each of their last six night games against the Jazz.
- The Jazz have lost nine of their last 10 games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last nine road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at the Delta Center.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the last five night games between the Pelicans and the Jazz has gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Pelicans’ last seven night games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz Injury Report
The Jazz will be without Walker Kessler, Vince Williams, Keyonte George, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Jusuf Nurkić. Lauri Markkanen is questionable.
The Pelicans will be without Trey Murphy and Yves Missi.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz Prediction
The Pelicans just comfortably beat the Jazz on Thursday and there’s no reason to expect anything different here. The Jazz aren’t playing to win games and their injury situation doesn’t help. The Pelicans are as healthy as they’ve been in a while and they’ve now won 6 straight games against the Jazz. The Jazz haven’t beaten the Pelicans since November 2023. With Murray back in the mix, the Pels have a bit of a pep in their step and seem like they want to finish the season strong. I’ll lay out the points.