In a season of ups and downs, the Utah Jazz are on an upward trajectory of late. That’s what happens when your best players are regularly available. Especially when those best players happen to be Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert and co.
The New Orleans Pelicans can’t relate. Their best player hasn’t seen the floor this season. These Pelicans (26-36) have still got talent. Brandon Ingram is an All-Star caliber talent, and the newly acquired CJ McCollum isn’t far behind. They’re still likely to struggle against the Jazz (39-22).
After some serious hardship, the Utah Jazz are the benefactors of good health and a soft schedule. Tonight’s contest is no exception.
Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds Tonight
According to WynnBet, the Jazz are 4.5 point favorites to win tonight, and -175 point favorites on the money line. The Pelicans are +145 point money line underdogs.
The over/under is presently set at 224.5 points.
Utah Jazz Injury Report
Jared Butler remains sidelined with an ankle injury. Otherwise, the Jazz will be at full force tonight.
Utah Jazz Starting Lineup
Look for Quin Snyder to go with his usual starting group of Mike Conley, Donovan Mitchell, Bojan Bogdanovic, Royce O’Neale and Rudy Gobert tonight.
Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
This one is actually a little closer than casual observers make expect. The Pelicans have been on a role of late. The dynamic duo of Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum seem to be gelling, as the team have won 3 straight contests, including an impressive 117-102 over the Phoenix Suns.
Their last game was a 125-95 drubbing of the Sacramento Kings. These Pelicans may project as a lottery club, but they’re not tanking. If anything, they’re treading water while they await Williamson’s return. They seem to be concerned with improvement in his extended absence.
That’s all well and good. They still aren’t likely to beat the Utah Jazz. Simply put, the Jazz are deeper and more talented. As hot as the Pelicans have been, the Jazz have been hotter, winning 9 of their last 10 contests.
We’re predicting a narrow Jazz victory tonight.
Prediction: Jazz 119, Pelicans 115
Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans TV Channel
Fans in New Orleans can turn to either Bally Sports New Orleans or Fox Sports New Orleans to catch this contest. Meanwhile, fans in Utah should go to AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain.
Utah Jazz Schedule and Next Game
If the Pelicans aren’t tanking, the Jazz’s next opponent may be. They face the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 6th.