Pelicans vs. Jazz Prediction & Odds
The Pelicans are laying a single point to the Jazz at 9:00 p.m. ET on Thursday in Salt Lake City, UT but they’ve also struggled in previous meetings with Utah.
Despite being 8-2 in its last 10 games overall, is New Orleans a bad bet tonight?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
525 New Orleans Pelicans (-1) at 526 Utah Jazz (+1); o/u 231
9:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, December 15, 2022
Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, UT
Knicks vs. Hornets Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 51% of public bettors are currently backing the Jazz when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
New Orleans Pelicans DFS Spin
CJ McCollum ended with 14 points (6-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds and two steals in 30 minutes during Tuesday’s 121-100 loss to Utah. Coming off of a 29-point effort against Phoenix on Sunday, McCollum struggled from the field Tuesday as the Pelicans essentially no-showed on the road. Since missing four games at the end of November due to COVID-19 protocols, McCollum is shooting just 37.8 percent from the field and 23.1 percent from three (6-26 3Pt).
Utah Jazz DFS Spin
Mike Conley posted seven points (2-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Tuesday’s 121-100 victory over the Pelicans. The Jazz handled the Pelicans with relative ease, but it was a mostly quiet night for the veteran guard, who made his return to action after sitting out Saturday’s game at Denver on the second night of a back-to-back. Conley had previously missed a string of nine straight games from Nov. 21 to Dec. 7 due to a lower-leg injury.
Pelicans vs. Jazz NBA Betting Trends
Over is 23-11 in the last 34 meetings
Under is 4-0 in Pelicans last 4 games following a straight up loss
Under is 4-1 in Jazz last 5 overall
Over is 6-2 in Jazz last 8 games following a straight up win
Pelicans vs. Jazz NBA Prediction:
The Pelicans are just 1-5 against the spread in their last six games in Utah and are 1-4 against the number in their last five games versus the Jazz overall. They’ve also dropped five of their last six road games against the spread when facing an opponent with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. On the other side, the Jazz are 7-0 against the spread in their last seven games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600 and are 9-4 against the number in their last 13 games following an ATS win.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: UTAH JAZZ +1