The New Orleans Pelicans (16-44) travel to face off against the Utah Jazz (15-44) on Sunday, March 2nd. This game will be played at Delta Center in Salt Lake City and televised on KJZZ. The Jazz are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pelicans are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pelicans. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Pelicans vs Jazz

The Pelicans Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Pelicans dropped to 16-44 on the season after a 125-108 road loss to the Suns on Friday. New Orleans entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 233 points went over the pregame line of 227.5.

Phoenix took control early with a 12-0 run, and New Orleans never recovered after falling behind 40-18 in the 1st quarter. While the Pelicans outscored the Suns 38-33 in the 4th quarter, they couldn’t overcome the 92-70 deficit heading into the final period.

The Jazz Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Utah improved to 15-44 on the season with a 117-116 win over the Timberwolves on Friday. The Jazz were +4 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the win. The total score of 233 points went over the pre-game line of 227.5.

Utah’s 11-0 run turned the game around, taking the score from 67-58 to 69-67. They outscored Minnesota 38-25 in the 3rd quarter and held on for the win, despite being outscored 24-23 in the 4th.

Pelicans Offense Breakdown

In their 125-108 loss to the Suns, the Pelicans shot 50.6% from the field and hit 39.3% of their threes, making 11 from deep. Yves Missi and Jordan Hawkins each scored 24 points, with Missi shooting 78.6% from the field.

Hawkins added 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Missi contributed 10 in the 1st. Kelly Olynyk and Antonio Reeves each finished with 11 points, with Olynyk adding 5 assists and 7 rebounds.

Jazz Offense Breakdown

John Collins led the Jazz to a 117-116 win over the Timberwolves, scoring 29 points and grabbing 12 rebounds while shooting 66.7% from the field. Brice Sensabaugh added 17 points, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip, and Collin Sexton contributed 13 points.

Utah shot 51.1% from the field and made 14 threes at a 40% rate. Collins scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and 11 more in the 3rd, while Sensabaugh added 12 points in the opening period.

Pelicans Team Defense

The Pelicans struggled defensively, giving up 125 points to the Suns, including a 40-point 1st quarter. They tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 23 points, but Phoenix still managed 33 in the 4th.

New Orleans allowed the Suns to shoot 59% from the field, including 52% from three, with 21 threes made. The Pelicans sent Phoenix to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws. Defensively, the Pelicans recorded 10 steals and 3 blocks.

Jazz Team Defense

The Pelicans struggled defensively against the Suns, giving up 125 points on 59% shooting. New Orleans allowed 40 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, holding Phoenix to 23 points. However, the Suns scored 33 points in the 4th to seal the win.

New Orleans had trouble defending the three, as the Suns hit 21 threes at a 52% rate. The Pelicans sent Phoenix to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws. Defensively, New Orleans recorded 10 steals and 3 blocks.

Pelicans vs Jazz Trends

• Although New Orleans has a straight up record of 1-9 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-8. The team averaged 110 points per game in these games.
• Through their last ten home games, Utah has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 1-9 while averaging 112 points per game.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the Pelicans have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.

Pelicans vs Jazz Prediction

The Pelicans is our selection to secure the victory, with a projected score of 129-63. We also like them to cover the spread, so we suggest betting on the Pelicans at -6.5.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 232, and our model predicts the Pelicans and Jazz to score a combined 192 points. We recommend betting on the under.

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