New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 15

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 15, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Pelicans (18-9) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Jazz (16-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 231.5 points
  • Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 9:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on SportsNet RM & BSNO

The New Orleans Pelicans visit Vivint Arena to take on the Utah Jazz on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Salt Lake City.

The Pelicans are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Pelicans vs Jazz Over/Under is 231.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 15-12 against the spread, while the Jazz are 17-13 against the spread.


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Pelicans vs. Jazz Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans-1.5 -105O 231.5 -115-115
Utah Jazz +1.5 -115U 231.5 -115-105

Jazz vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Pelicans will win Thursday‘s game with 58.6% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pelicans will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 53.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Pelicans and Jazz, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 40 away games (+19.10 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 54 of their last 86 games (+18.33 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 48 of their last 77 games (+16.36 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 26 of their last 37 away games (+13.90 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 3Q Spread in 48 of their last 80 games (+12.74 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 1H Moneyline in 55 of their last 89 games (+14.65 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 2Q Spread in 52 of their last 87 games (+13.58 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 45 games (+12.66 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 77 games (+11.68 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 74 games (+11.19 Units / 10% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 15-12 (+1.8 Units / 6.07% ROI).

  • 18-9 against the Moneyline (+2.95 Units / 5.04% ROI)
  • 14-13 against the Over for game total points (-0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI)
  • 13-14 against the Under for game total points (-2.4 Units / -8.08% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone 17-13 (+2.7 Units / 8.17% ROI).

  • 16-14 against the Moneyline (+0.65 Units / 1.39% ROI)
  • 15-15 against the Over for game total points (-1.5 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 15-15 against the Under for game total points (-1.5 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 90 games (-43.80 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Moneyline in 47 of their last 91 games (-35.35 Units / -11% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 40 of their last 91 games (-35.19 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the 4Q Spread in 32 of their last 90 games (-32.80 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 77 games (-23.48 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 88 games (-28.62 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 87 games (-26.55 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Team Total Under in 36 of their last 88 games (-23.15 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 88 games (-21.64 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 36 of their last 88 games (-20.10 Units / -21% ROI)

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

The Pelicans are 6-14 (.300) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .425

The Pelicans are 11-22 (.333) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

The Pelicans are 29-53 (.354) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .432

The Pelicans are 18-36 (.333) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

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

The Jazz are 24-8 (.750) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

The Jazz are 52-8 (.867) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .731

The Jazz are 56-21 (.727) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Jazz are 91-27 (.771) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .697

Injury Report: Jazz vs. PelicansThursday‘s Game, Dec. 15

  • Simone Fontecchio (Jazz): Fontecchio is out for Thursday’s (Dec. 15) game against New Orleans.
  • Collin Sexton (Jazz): Sexton is out for Thursday’s (Dec. 15) game against New Orleans.
  • Johnny Juzang (Jazz): Juzang has missed the last three weeks and is without a clear timetable to resume playing.
  • E.J. Liddell (Pelicans): The Pelicans announced that E.J. Liddell tore his right ACL and will miss most of the season.
  • Brandon Ingram (Pelicans): Ingram is out for Thursday’s (Dec. 15) game against Utah.

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have 24.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

The Pelicans have averaged 11.9 offensive rebounds per game (1,987 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.1

The Pelicans have made 10.2 three-pointers per game this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.1

The Pelicans are shooting 32% from three (496/1,534) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have made 15.5 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The Jazz have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.7 (72 assists/ 27 TOs) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

The Jazz have made 14.6 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Jazz have averaged 117.5 points per game (5,404 points/46 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.3

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (3,149 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Pelicans have averaged 8.5 steals per game (111 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Pelicans have averaged 8.5 steals per game (417 steals/49 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Pelicans have averaged 8.3 steals per game (789 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 35.1 defensive rebounds per game (3,403 rebounds/97 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Jazz have averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (6,112 rebounds/169 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Jazz have averaged 7.9 steals per game (119 steals/15 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Jazz have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (851 blocks/169 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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