New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/28
The New Orleans Pelicans will play against the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. This game takes place at the Delta Center at 9:30 PM. Fans can watch the game on KJZZ.
Both teams have had a tough season so far. The Pelicans have a record of 18-42, while the Jazz are at 18-41. New Orleans has been doing better recently with a three-game winning streak. Utah is hoping to end their four-game losing streak.
Pelicans vs Jazz Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz
- Venue: Delta Center
- Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Betting Odds: Pelicans -6.5 (-108), Jazz +6.5 (-115), Pelicans MoneyLine -247, Jazz MoneyLine +201, Over/Under 243.5
New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans have been on a roll with three straight wins. They beat the Utah Jazz 129-118, showing strong shooting with 52.3% field goals. Saddiq Bey was the standout, scoring 42 points with a 70% shooting rate.
Offensively, the Pelicans score 115 points per game, ranking 18th in the league. They are good at getting to the free-throw line, making 19.6 free throws per game. However, their three-point shooting struggles, making only 11.2 per game.
Defensively, the Pelicans allow 120.3 points per game, which is 26th in the league. They have issues with opponents scoring, allowing a 47.8% field goal rate. Rebounding is another area of concern, as they give up 46 rebounds per game.
Utah Jazz Team Preview
The Utah Jazz have faced tough times recently, with losses in their last three games. In their most recent game, they lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 129-118. Ace Bailey and Brice Sensabaugh led the team with 23 and 20 points, respectively.
The Jazz rank seventh in the league for points per game, scoring an average of 118.0. They are strong in assists, with 29.9 per game, ranking second in the league. However, their defense struggles, allowing 125.9 points per game, the highest in the league.
Injuries are a concern for the Jazz, as they will be without Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Walker Kessler for the upcoming games. Keyonte George is also questionable due to an ankle sprain. These injuries may impact their performance on both ends of the court.
BTB Betting Pick
The New Orleans Pelicans are favored by 6.5 points against the Utah Jazz. The Jazz have a strong offense, scoring 118.0 points per game, while the Pelicans allow 120.3 points per game. This makes the Jazz a good pick to cover the spread of +6.5.
The total for the game is set at 243.5. Both teams have high-scoring offenses and allow a lot of points on defense. With the Pelicans allowing 120.3 points and the Jazz allowing 125.9 points per game, the over 243.5 is a solid choice.