Jazz vs Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 23, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Pelicans are -6.5 favorites vs. the Jazz
  • Total (Over/Under): 239.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSNO | KJZZ

The Utah Jazz visit Smoothie King Center to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in New Orleans, LA.

The Pelicans are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The Jazz vs Pelicans Over/Under is 239.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Jazz are 27-17 against the spread, while the Pelicans are 24-18 against the spread.


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Jazz vs. Pelicans Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Utah Jazz+6.5 -105O 239.5 -105+200
New Orleans Pelicans -6.5 -115U 239.5 -115-250

Pelicans vs Jazz Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pelicans will win Tuesday‘s game with 71.7% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Jazz and Pelicans, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Pelicans vs Jazz Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Jazz will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 51.9% confidence.


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  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 77 games (+21.60 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Team Total Over in 42 of their last 62 games (+19.25 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 4Q Spread in 45 of their last 71 games (+18.60 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the Spread in 40 of their last 61 games (+16.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games (+16.50 Units / 63% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Moneyline in 44 of their last 63 games (+29.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 51 of their last 79 games (+20.00 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1H Spread in 41 of their last 63 games (+18.00 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 57 games (+17.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 2Q Spread in 36 of their last 57 games (+12.85 Units / 20% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone 27-17 (+8.3 Units / 17.17% ROI).

  • 22-22 against the Moneyline (+9.35 Units / 17.98% ROI)
  • 24-19 against the Over for game total points (+3.1 Units / 6.4% ROI)
  • 19-24 against the Under for game total points (-7.35 Units / -15.2% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 24-18 (+4.25 Units / 9% ROI).

  • 25-18 against the Moneyline (+2.45 Units / 3.06% ROI)
  • 21-22 against the Over for game total points (-3.2 Units / -6.77% ROI)
  • 22-21 against the Under for game total points (-1.1 Units / -2.33% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 79 games (-28.60 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 78 games (-19.30 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 77 games (-17.80 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 79 games (-17.65 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 79 games (-17.60 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 70 games (-28.50 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 63 games (-19.75 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 73 games (-18.55 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 68 games (-18.25 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 73 games (-17.30 Units / -20% ROI)

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Utah Jazz: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans

The Jazz were 1-9 (.100) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Jazz are 13-16 (.448) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

The Jazz are 10-1 (.909) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .820

The Jazz are 4-1 (.800) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .584

New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Utah Jazz

The Pelicans were 20-11 (.645) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Pelicans are 13-6 (.684) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Pelicans are 8-1 (.889) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .638

The Pelicans were 4-17 (.190) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .298

Injury Report: Pelicans vs. JazzTuesday‘s Game, Jan. 23

  • Matt Ryan (New Orleans Pelicans): Elbow, Out
  • Larry Nance Jr. (New Orleans Pelicans): Ribs, Out
  • Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz): Hamstring, Game Time Decision
  • Kelly Olynyk (Utah Jazz): Shoulder, Game Time Decision
  • Jordan Clarkson (Utah Jazz): Thigh, Game Time Decision

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 8.9 second chance points per game (390 points/44 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Jazz have averaged 16.1 turnovers per game (710 turnovers/44 games) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

The Jazz have averaged 16.9 second chance points per game (745 points/44 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Jazz averaged 15.9 second chance points per game (1,302 points/82 games) last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have 25.3 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.0

The Pelicans are shooting 30% from three (36/118) in close and late situations this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Pelicans are shooting 40% from three (287/713) in the first half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans are shooting 40% from three (257/651) on the road this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have allowed 19.1 fast break points per game (1,222 points/64 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.4

The Jazz have averaged 6.4 steals per game (809 steals/126 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Jazz allowed 16.8 fast break points per game (1,377 points/82 games) last season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.0

The Jazz have averaged 36.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,610 rebounds/44 games) this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (487/1,491) in the first half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%

The Pelicans have averaged 8.3 steals per game (355 steals/43 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Pelicans averaged 8.3 steals per game (681 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Pelicans have allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (764/2,355) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%


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