New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/25
At 8:00 ET, the 14th ranked Pelicans (-255) will take on the 15th ranked Jazz (+211) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 232.
This game will be played at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City and can be seen on KJZZ.
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK
The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -6.5
This game will be played at Delta Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, March 2nd.
WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-63 in favor of the Pelicans.
- Our projections have Zion Williamson finishing with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 13 threes.
Will New Orleans Shock Everyone at Delta Center?
The Pelicans fell to 16-44 on the season after a 125-108 road loss to the Suns on Friday. New Orleans, who entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 233 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 5.5 points.
Phoenix took control early with a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 10-6 to 22-6. The Pelicans were outscored 40-18 in the 1st quarter but managed to win the 2nd quarter 24-23. Despite a late push, outscoring the Suns 38-33 in the 4th, New Orleans couldn’t overcome the 92-70 deficit heading into the final period.
Yves Missi and Jordan Hawkins each scored 24 points for the Pelicans in their loss to the Suns, with Hawkins adding 11 points in the 4th quarter. Missi shot 78.6% from the field, and Hawkins hit 3 threes at 42.9% efficiency.
The Pelicans shot 50.6% from the field and 39.3% from three, making 11 threes in the game. Kelly Olynyk and Antonio Reeves both contributed 11 points, with Olynyk adding 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
The Pelicans struggled defensively against the Suns, giving up 125 points on 59% shooting. Their toughest stretch came in the 1st quarter, where they allowed 40 points, but they tightened up in the 2nd, holding Phoenix to 23 points. The Suns scored 29 in the 3rd and 33 in the 4th to seal the win.
New Orleans had trouble defending the three, as the Suns hit 21 threes at a 52% clip. The Pelicans sent Phoenix to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws. Defensively, New Orleans recorded 10 steals and 3 blocks.
Does Utah Have a Shot at a Home Win?
The Jazz improved to 15-44 after a 117-116 win over the Timberwolves on Friday. Utah, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total score of 233 points exceeded the over/under line of 227.5 by 5.5 points.
Utah’s 11-0 run turned the game around, as they went from trailing 67-58 to leading 69-67. After outscoring Minnesota 38-25 in the 3rd quarter, the Jazz entered the 4th with a 94-92 lead and held on, despite being outscored 24-23 in the final period.
John Collins led the Jazz to a win over the Timberwolves, scoring 29 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, while shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 50%. Brice Sensabaugh added 17 points, knocking down 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency. The Jazz connected on 14 threes as a team, shooting 40% from deep and 51.1% overall from the field.
Collins scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and added 11 more in the 3rd. Sensabaugh also had a strong start, scoring 12 points in the opening period. KJ Martin, Kyle Filipowski, and Isaiah Collier each contributed 11 points, with Filipowski scoring 7 in the 4th quarter.
Despite a rough start, giving up 40 points in the 1st quarter, the Jazz tightened up defensively, allowing just 24 points in the 4th to secure a 117-116 win over the Timberwolves. Utah held Minnesota to 43% shooting overall.
The Jazz struggled to contain the Timberwolves from deep, as Minnesota hit 20 threes at a 38% clip. Utah sent the Timberwolves to the line 14 times, where they made 8 free throws. The Jazz finished with 45 defensive rebounds, 3 steals, and 4 blocks.