The New Orleans Pelicans (18-9) take on the Utah Jazz (16-14) for the 2nd time in 3 days when they meet Thursday at Vivint Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Jazz odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pelicans lost to the Jazz 121-100 Tuesday, failing to cover as 1.5-point road favorites. New Orleans was on a 7-game winning streak before the loss.
The Jazz were on the winning end of Tuesday as they covered as 1.5-point underdogs at home. Utah has won only 2 of their last 5 games.
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Pelicans at Jazz odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pelicans -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Jazz -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans -1.5 (-105) | Jazz +1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Pelicans at Jazz key injuries
Pelicans
- G Jose Alvarado (rib) out
- F Brandon Ingram (toe) out
Jazz
- G Collin Sexton (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pelicans at Jazz picks and predictions
Prediction
Pelicans 119, Jazz 114
Moneyline
Even though New Orleans wasn’t able to take care of business on the road against Utah Tuesday, I’m taking the PELICANS (-115) to secure the victory Thursday. I expect New Orleans to keep it more competitive than Tuesday’s contest and the Pelicans to bounce back with a win.
Against the spread
PELICANS -1.5 (-105) is an enticing wager in this game with how well New Orleans has played recently outside of Tuesday’s meeting with Utah. The Pelicans have the same odds as they did in Tuesday’s matchup and they should be able to deliver this time around.
The Pelicans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS loss and 5-1 ATS following 1 day of rest.
Over/Under
Considering that I envision New Orleans keeping it close with Utah after getting blown out Tuesday, OVER 231.5 (-115) is the ideal choice. Both of these teams are in the top 12 in pace while they are also in the top 6 in offensive rating this season.
Even though Tuesday’s showdown didn’t hit the Over, the Over has hit in 23 of the last 34 meetings between the Pelicans and the Jazz.
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