The New Orleans Pelicans (17-42) and Utah Jazz (18-40) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:00 p.m. ET from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The game will broadcast live on KJZZ.
The Pelicans are 4.5-point favorites over the Jazz on the spread (Pelicans -4.5), with the over/under set at 241.5 total points. New Orleans is a -185 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Utah is +155 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Pelicans vs. Jazz predictions and NBA picks for Thursday, February 26.
Pelicans vs Jazz Prediction
- Pelicans vs Jazz pick: Zion Williamson Over 24.5 Points (-110)
My Jazz vs Pelicans best bet is on Zion Williamson to score over 24.5 points tonight. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Pelicans vs Jazz Odds
| Pelicans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -115 | 241.5 -110o / -110u | -185 |
| Jazz Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -105 | 241.5 -110o / -110u | +155 |
Pelicans vs Jazz NBA Preview
Action PRO projects Pelicans forward Zion Williamson for 28.06 points tonight, an excellent 22% edge against the market when compared to his current points prop line of 24.5, which is strong to give the Over an A-grade in our database.
Williamson will face a Jazz' defense that ranks dead last in points allowed to opponents with 125.9 per game.
With Trey Murphy (shoulder) sidelined, Williamson has taken more of the offensive burden on the Pelicans. Yves Missi (calf) is also out for New Orleans tonight.
Pelicans vs Jazz Predictions, Betting Analysis
Williamson has surpassed this line in three of his last five games, with totals of 25, 32 and 16 points in those contests.
Let's back him to go over his points line tonight against the helpless Jazz.
Pick: Zion Williamson Over 24.5 Points (-110, bet365)
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline tonight.
Over/Under
My Pelicans vs. Jazz betting prediction is Zion Williamson over 24.5 points at -110.
