The Utah Jazz (10-30) travel to face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (11-32) on Monday, January 20th. This game will be played at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans and televised on Gulf. The Pelicans are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Jazz are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Jazz. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.
Jazz vs Pelicans
The Jazz Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Jazz fell to 10-30 on the season after a 136-123 road loss to the Pelicans on Friday. Utah entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 259 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 232.5.
New Orleans went on a 17-0 run early, stretching the score from 15-8 to 32-8. Utah responded by winning the 2nd quarter 30-19, but the Pelicans took the 3rd quarter 35-28. The Jazz made a push in the 4th, outscoring New Orleans 43-40, but couldn’t overcome the 96-80 deficit they faced going into the final period.
The Pelicans Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Pelicans improved to 11-32 on the season with a 136-123 win over the Jazz on Friday. New Orleans, playing at home, covered the spread as 12-point favorites. The game’s total of 259 points exceeded the O/U line of 232.5 by 26.5 points.
A 17-0 run early in the game helped the Pelicans build a big lead, going from 15-8 to 32-8. Although Utah fought back, outscoring New Orleans 30-19 in the 2nd quarter, the Pelicans responded by taking the 3rd quarter 35-28 and held on in the 4th, where they were outscored 43-40.
Jazz Offense Breakdown
Keyonte George led the Jazz with 26 points and 4 threes in their 136-123 loss to the Pelicans, scoring 12 points in the 4th quarter. Collin Sexton added 24 points, shooting 63.6% from the field, while Drew Eubanks contributed 17 points on 75% shooting, with 9 points coming in the final period.
Utah hit 13 threes at a 34.2% clip, shooting 50% overall from the field. Svi Mykhailiuk chipped in 16 points, with 10 in the 2nd quarter, and Brice Sensabaugh added 15 points, including 5 in the opening period.
Pelicans Offense Breakdown
The Pelicans’ offense shined in their win over the Jazz, scoring 136 points with a 47% shooting performance. They hit 22 threes at a 44% clip, with CJ McCollum knocking down 6 and leading the team with 26 points, including 15 in the 1st quarter and 9 in the 3rd.
Zion Williamson contributed 24 points and 14 rebounds, scoring 9 in the 4th quarter. Jose Alvarado also had a big 4th, scoring 16 of his 19 points in the final period. Trey Murphy added 19 points, while Daniel Theis chipped in 18.
Jazz Team Defense
The Jazz had a strong defensive showing in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 19 points, but they struggled in the 1st and 4th quarters, giving up 42 and 40 points, respectively, in their 136-123 loss to the Pelicans. Utah allowed New Orleans to shoot 47% from the field.
Utah’s defense had trouble defending the three-point line, as the Pelicans hit 22 threes on 44% shooting. The Jazz also sent New Orleans to the line 31 times, where they made 20 free throws. Utah finished with 7 steals and 8 blocks.
Pelicans Team Defense
The Jazz had a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 19 points, but they struggled in the 1st and 4th quarters, giving up 42 and 40 points, respectively, in their 136-123 loss to the Pelicans. Utah allowed New Orleans to shoot 47% from the field.
Utah had trouble defending the three-point line, where the Pelicans hit 22 threes on 44% shooting. The Jazz also sent New Orleans to the free-throw line 31 times, where they made 20. Utah finished with 7 steals and 8 blocks.
Jazz vs Pelicans Trends
- Across their last five road contests, Utah has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 114 points per game.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 110 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
- The Pelicans have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
Jazz vs Pelicans Prediction
Not only do we have the Pelicans winning this one by a score of 135-62, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Pelicans at -11.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 232.5, and our model projects the Jazz and Pelicans to reach a combined total of 197 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
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Last updated:January 20, 2025 Jazz, Pelicans