{"id":40824,"date":"2026-10-23T07:42:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/?p=40824"},"modified":"2026-10-23T07:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:42:17","slug":"pelicans-vs-jazz-prediction-picks-odds-for-october-23-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/nba\/pelicans-vs-jazz-prediction-picks-odds-for-october-23-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Pelicans vs Jazz Prediction, Picks &amp; Odds For October 23, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Five and a half points. That is where Utah opened as a home favorite, and in barely a day the market sliced that number down to just 1.5. The reason is simple: New Orleans swept all three meetings with the Jazz last season, arrives with a fully healthy rotation and just proved it can trade punches with Indiana in a 123-120 loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Utah, meanwhile, was beaten 123-103 by Memphis, got crushed 55-38 on the glass and is now missing key bodies in the frontcourt. The Pelicans visit the Delta Center on October 23, 2026, at 9:30 PM ET with both teams chasing their first win. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <strong>Pelicans vs Jazz prediction<\/strong> breaks down the line movement, the rebounding mismatch and why the visitors are the right side. For more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/nba\">NBA predictions<\/a>, browse our full board before tipoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pelicans vs Jazz<\/strong> Quick Picks and Prediction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Moneyline Pick:<\/strong> New Orleans moneyline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spread Pick:<\/strong> New Orleans +1.5 (-105)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Pick:<\/strong> Over 238.5 (-112)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Projected Final Score:<\/strong> Pelicans 125, Jazz 121<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Odds and Line Movement for Pelicans vs Jazz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Utah opened as a 5.5-point home favorite, but the spread has collapsed four full points to -1.5. The total has also fallen three points, from 241.5 to 238.5. Track every move on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/odds\">live odds<\/a> page leading up to tipoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening Odds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Team<\/th><th>Spread<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>New Orleans<\/td><td>+5.5 (-115)<\/td><td>Over 241.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Utah<\/td><td>-5.5 (-105)<\/td><td>Under 241.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Odds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Team<\/th><th>Spread<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>New Orleans<\/td><td>+1.5 (-105)<\/td><td>Over 238.5 (-112)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Utah<\/td><td>-1.5 (-115)<\/td><td>Under 238.5 (-108)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Line Movement &#8211; Spread<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>New Orleans<\/th><th>Utah<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>10\/23<\/td><td>+1.5 (-105)<\/td><td>-1.5 (-115)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/23<\/td><td>+2.5 (-115)<\/td><td>-2.5 (-105)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>+2.5 (-108)<\/td><td>-2.5 (-112)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>+3.5 (-118)<\/td><td>-3.5 (-102)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>+3.5 (-105)<\/td><td>-3.5 (-115)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>+4.5 (-115)<\/td><td>-4.5 (-105)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>+4.5 (-110)<\/td><td>-4.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>+4.5 (-115)<\/td><td>-4.5 (-105)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>+5.5 (-115)<\/td><td>-5.5 (-105)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This line has moved in one direction. New Orleans drew 100 percent of the money and tickets on 10\/22, pushing the spread from 5.5 down through 4.5, 3.5 and 2.5. The move continued on game day to Utah -1.5, where the Pelicans still hold 61 percent of the money and 60 percent of the tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splashsports.com\/wagertalk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WagerTalk-NFL-Pickem-20K-Promotion-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40691\" style=\"width:597px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WagerTalk-NFL-Pickem-20K-Promotion-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WagerTalk-NFL-Pickem-20K-Promotion-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WagerTalk-NFL-Pickem-20K-Promotion-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WagerTalk-NFL-Pickem-20K-Promotion-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WagerTalk-NFL-Pickem-20K-Promotion.png 1672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Line Movement &#8211; Total<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Over<\/th><th>Under<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>10\/23<\/td><td>238.5 (-112)<\/td><td>238.5 (-108)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/23<\/td><td>238.5 (-108)<\/td><td>238.5 (-112)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/23<\/td><td>238.5 (-112)<\/td><td>238.5 (-108)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/23<\/td><td>238.5 (-108)<\/td><td>238.5 (-112)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/23<\/td><td>238.5 (-115)<\/td><td>238.5 (-105)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/23<\/td><td>238.5 (-105)<\/td><td>238.5 (-115)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/23<\/td><td>238.5 (-108)<\/td><td>238.5 (-112)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>238.5 (-115)<\/td><td>238.5 (-105)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>239.5 (-105)<\/td><td>239.5 (-115)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>239.5 (-110)<\/td><td>239.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>240.5 (-108)<\/td><td>240.5 (-112)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>240.5 (-112)<\/td><td>240.5 (-108)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>241.5 (-110)<\/td><td>241.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under money drove the total from 241.5 down to 238.5 on 10\/22, and the number has held there ever since. The under holds 97 percent of the money and 60 percent of the tickets, but with the total now three points lower than it opened, over bettors are getting a much more favorable number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pelicans vs Jazz Key Matchups and Handicap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Orleans Swept Last Season&#8217;s Series<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Orleans swept all three meetings with Utah last season, consistently generating offense against this opponent. Both teams are looking for their first win of the 2026-27 season, but the Pelicans enter with recent success in this matchup and a more encouraging opening-night performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pelicans Show Fight in Close Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pelicans fell 123-120 to Indiana, but there was plenty to like. Dejounte Murray scored 23 points with seven assists, and Zion Williamson added 22 points, giving New Orleans multiple scoring threats. The Pelicans shot 43 percent from the field and 33 percent from three, but they made up for it by converting an impressive 92 percent of their free throws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Orleans Owns the Glass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rebounding is the biggest edge in this matchup. Yves Missi grabbed 14 rebounds against Indiana, and New Orleans pulled down 49 boards as a team. Utah was dominated 55-38 on the glass by Memphis, giving up extra scoring opportunities throughout the game. With Williamson and Missi attacking the paint, the Pelicans should create plenty of second-chance points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jazz Turnovers and Rebounding Woes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Jazz shot 47 percent from the field against Memphis but still lost by 20. Utah hit just 34 percent of its three-point attempts and committed 18 turnovers. Keyonte George led the way with 22 points and five assists, Lauri Markkanen added 18 points and nine rebounds, and Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 15 points. Utah has scorers who can produce, but turnovers and rebounding issues could again prove costly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Utah Thin in the Frontcourt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Injuries further complicate the outlook for Utah. Center Jusuf Nurkic is sidelined with a foot injury, and Tony Bradley is questionable with a quadriceps issue. Their potential absences could leave the Jazz vulnerable against Williamson and Missi around the basket. Guard Trey Alexander is also out with a knee injury, though that primarily affects backcourt depth. New Orleans has no significant rotation injuries, giving the Pelicans an advantage in frontcourt depth and lineup flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NOP vs UTA Betting Trends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New Orleans swept all three meetings with Utah last season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Orleans lost its opener 123-120 to Indiana, while Utah lost 123-103 to Memphis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both teams allowed 123 points in their season openers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utah was outrebounded 55-38 by Memphis, while New Orleans grabbed 49 rebounds against Indiana.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utah committed 18 turnovers in its opener.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The spread dropped from Utah -5.5 to -1.5, with New Orleans holding 61 percent of the money and 60 percent of the tickets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The total fell from 241.5 to 238.5, with 97 percent of the money on the under.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NOP vs UTA Key Injuries and Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Utah C Jusuf Nurkic (foot) is sidelined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utah C Tony Bradley (quadriceps) is questionable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utah G Trey Alexander (knee) is unavailable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Orleans has no significant rotation injuries reported.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Orleans F Zion Williamson scored 22 points in the opener, and C Yves Missi grabbed 14 rebounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both teams are searching for their first win of the 2026-27 season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check final injury reports before tipoff, as Bradley&#8217;s status could affect Utah&#8217;s frontcourt rotation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pelicans vs Jazz<\/strong> ATS and Total Picks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pelicans +1.5 Spread Pick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Orleans holds the edge on the glass, in frontcourt depth and in recent head-to-head history. Utah gave up 55 rebounds to Memphis and is now without Nurkic, with Bradley questionable, which leaves the Jazz thin against Williamson and Missi. The market has already moved four points toward the Pelicans, and with the spread this short, New Orleans is a strong moneyline play as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pick:<\/strong> New Orleans +1.5 (-105)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NOP vs UTA Over Pick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both teams allowed 123 points in their openers, and defensive consistency remains a concern on each side. New Orleans should generate extra possessions on the offensive glass, while Utah can score through George, Markkanen and Jackson. The total has fallen three points from its opening number, giving over bettors value at 238.5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pick:<\/strong> Over 238.5 (-112)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pelicans vs Jazz Best Bets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Bet:<\/strong> New Orleans +1.5 (-105)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moneyline:<\/strong> New Orleans to win outright<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total:<\/strong> Over 238.5 (-112)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The top play is New Orleans with the points. The Pelicans&#8217; rebounding advantage, healthy rotation and recent dominance in this series make them the more reliable side, especially against a Jazz team dealing with frontcourt injuries. Because the spread is so close to pick&#8217;em, the New Orleans moneyline is a natural alternative, while the defensive concerns on both sides support the over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Score Prediction for Pelicans vs Jazz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Williamson and Missi control the paint, Murray directs a balanced attack and New Orleans piles up second-chance points against a short-handed Utah frontcourt. George and Markkanen keep the Jazz close in a fast-paced shootout, but the Pelicans pull ahead late to earn their first win of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Projected Final Score:<\/strong> Pelicans 125, Jazz 121<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moneyline:<\/strong> New Orleans wins outright<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spread:<\/strong> New Orleans +1.5 (-105) covers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total:<\/strong> Over 238.5 (-112) cashes with 246 combined points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Five and a half points. That is where Utah opened as a home favorite, and in barely a day the market sliced that number down to just 1.5. The reason is simple: New Orleans swept all three meetings with the Jazz last season, arrives with a fully healthy rotation and just proved it can trade [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":24646,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[79],"tags":[259,17802,17804,17803,17800,17805,230],"class_list":["post-40824","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba","tag-new-orleans-pelicans","tag-pelicans-vs-jazz","tag-pelicans-vs-jazz-odds","tag-pelicans-vs-jazz-picks","tag-pelicans-vs-jazz-prediction","tag-pelicans-vs-jazz-preview","tag-utah-jazz"],"basic_html":"\n<p>Five and a half points. That is where Utah opened as a home favorite, and in barely a day the market sliced that number down to just 1.5. The reason is simple: New Orleans swept all three meetings with the Jazz last season, arrives with a fully healthy rotation and just proved it can trade punches with Indiana in a 123-120 loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Utah, meanwhile, was beaten 123-103 by Memphis, got crushed 55-38 on the glass and is now missing key bodies in the frontcourt. The Pelicans visit the Delta Center on October 23, 2026, at 9:30 PM ET with both teams chasing their first win. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Our <strong>Pelicans vs Jazz prediction<\/strong> breaks down the line movement, the rebounding mismatch and why the visitors are the right side. For more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/nba\">NBA predictions<\/a>, browse our full board before tipoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pelicans vs Jazz<\/strong> Quick Picks and Prediction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Odds and Line Movement for Pelicans vs Jazz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Utah opened as a 5.5-point home favorite, but the spread has collapsed four full points to -1.5. The total has also fallen three points, from 241.5 to 238.5. Track every move on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/odds\">live odds<\/a> page leading up to tipoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening Odds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Team<\/th><th>Spread<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>New Orleans<\/td><td>+5.5 (-115)<\/td><td>Over 241.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Utah<\/td><td>-5.5 (-105)<\/td><td>Under 241.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Odds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Team<\/th><th>Spread<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>New Orleans<\/td><td>+1.5 (-105)<\/td><td>Over 238.5 (-112)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Utah<\/td><td>-1.5 (-115)<\/td><td>Under 238.5 (-108)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Line Movement - Spread<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>New Orleans<\/th><th>Utah<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>10\/23<\/td><td>+1.5 (-105)<\/td><td>-1.5 (-115)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/23<\/td><td>+2.5 (-115)<\/td><td>-2.5 (-105)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>+2.5 (-108)<\/td><td>-2.5 (-112)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>+3.5 (-118)<\/td><td>-3.5 (-102)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>+3.5 (-105)<\/td><td>-3.5 (-115)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>+4.5 (-115)<\/td><td>-4.5 (-105)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>+4.5 (-110)<\/td><td>-4.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>+4.5 (-115)<\/td><td>-4.5 (-105)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>+5.5 (-115)<\/td><td>-5.5 (-105)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>This line has moved in one direction. New Orleans drew 100 percent of the money and tickets on 10\/22, pushing the spread from 5.5 down through 4.5, 3.5 and 2.5. The move continued on game day to Utah -1.5, where the Pelicans still hold 61 percent of the money and 60 percent of the tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splashsports.com\/wagertalk\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WagerTalk-NFL-Pickem-20K-Promotion-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40691\" style=\"width:597px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Line Movement - Total<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Over<\/th><th>Under<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>10\/23<\/td><td>238.5 (-112)<\/td><td>238.5 (-108)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/23<\/td><td>238.5 (-108)<\/td><td>238.5 (-112)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/23<\/td><td>238.5 (-112)<\/td><td>238.5 (-108)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/23<\/td><td>238.5 (-108)<\/td><td>238.5 (-112)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/23<\/td><td>238.5 (-115)<\/td><td>238.5 (-105)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/23<\/td><td>238.5 (-105)<\/td><td>238.5 (-115)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/23<\/td><td>238.5 (-108)<\/td><td>238.5 (-112)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>238.5 (-115)<\/td><td>238.5 (-105)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>239.5 (-105)<\/td><td>239.5 (-115)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>239.5 (-110)<\/td><td>239.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>240.5 (-108)<\/td><td>240.5 (-112)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>240.5 (-112)<\/td><td>240.5 (-108)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\/22<\/td><td>241.5 (-110)<\/td><td>241.5 (-110)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Under money drove the total from 241.5 down to 238.5 on 10\/22, and the number has held there ever since. The under holds 97 percent of the money and 60 percent of the tickets, but with the total now three points lower than it opened, over bettors are getting a much more favorable number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pelicans vs Jazz Key Matchups and Handicap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Orleans Swept Last Season's Series<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>New Orleans swept all three meetings with Utah last season, consistently generating offense against this opponent. Both teams are looking for their first win of the 2026-27 season, but the Pelicans enter with recent success in this matchup and a more encouraging opening-night performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pelicans Show Fight in Close Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Pelicans fell 123-120 to Indiana, but there was plenty to like. Dejounte Murray scored 23 points with seven assists, and Zion Williamson added 22 points, giving New Orleans multiple scoring threats. The Pelicans shot 43 percent from the field and 33 percent from three, but they made up for it by converting an impressive 92 percent of their free throws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Orleans Owns the Glass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Rebounding is the biggest edge in this matchup. Yves Missi grabbed 14 rebounds against Indiana, and New Orleans pulled down 49 boards as a team. Utah was dominated 55-38 on the glass by Memphis, giving up extra scoring opportunities throughout the game. With Williamson and Missi attacking the paint, the Pelicans should create plenty of second-chance points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jazz Turnovers and Rebounding Woes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Jazz shot 47 percent from the field against Memphis but still lost by 20. Utah hit just 34 percent of its three-point attempts and committed 18 turnovers. Keyonte George led the way with 22 points and five assists, Lauri Markkanen added 18 points and nine rebounds, and Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 15 points. Utah has scorers who can produce, but turnovers and rebounding issues could again prove costly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Utah Thin in the Frontcourt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Injuries further complicate the outlook for Utah. Center Jusuf Nurkic is sidelined with a foot injury, and Tony Bradley is questionable with a quadriceps issue. Their potential absences could leave the Jazz vulnerable against Williamson and Missi around the basket. Guard Trey Alexander is also out with a knee injury, though that primarily affects backcourt depth. New Orleans has no significant rotation injuries, giving the Pelicans an advantage in frontcourt depth and lineup flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NOP vs UTA Betting Trends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NOP vs UTA Key Injuries and Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pelicans vs Jazz<\/strong> ATS and Total Picks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pelicans +1.5 Spread Pick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>New Orleans holds the edge on the glass, in frontcourt depth and in recent head-to-head history. Utah gave up 55 rebounds to Memphis and is now without Nurkic, with Bradley questionable, which leaves the Jazz thin against Williamson and Missi. The market has already moved four points toward the Pelicans, and with the spread this short, New Orleans is a strong moneyline play as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NOP vs UTA Over Pick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Both teams allowed 123 points in their openers, and defensive consistency remains a concern on each side. New Orleans should generate extra possessions on the offensive glass, while Utah can score through George, Markkanen and Jackson. The total has fallen three points from its opening number, giving over bettors value at 238.5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pelicans vs Jazz Best Bets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The top play is New Orleans with the points. The Pelicans' rebounding advantage, healthy rotation and recent dominance in this series make them the more reliable side, especially against a Jazz team dealing with frontcourt injuries. Because the spread is so close to pick'em, the New Orleans moneyline is a natural alternative, while the defensive concerns on both sides support the over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Score Prediction for Pelicans vs Jazz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Williamson and Missi control the paint, Murray directs a balanced attack and New Orleans piles up second-chance points against a short-handed Utah frontcourt. 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