Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction
Utah Jazz
New Orleans Pelicans
Can Pelicans Fly High Over Jazz?
- The New Orleans Pelicans on average scores 110.7 points per game and concedes 118.7 points per game.
- The Utah Jazz on average score 112.3 points per game and concede 119.3 points per game.
- In the last five head-to-head games between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Utah Jazz ,the Pelicans have secured two victories, while the Jazz have won three games.
New Orleans Pelicans to Win!
| Tournament: | NBA 2024-25 Season |
| Live Streaming: | NBA League Pass, Stake.com, Fubo TV |
| Venue: | Delta Center, Utah |
| Tip Off: | 06:30:00 |
Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Match Prediction & Analysis
Check out some of the key stats for this matchup:
The Jazz have been underdogs by 10.5 points or more once this season and covered the spread.
One of the Jazz’s five games this season has had more than 221 total points scored.
The Jazz have covered the spread on one occasion this year.
The Pelicans were 44-36-2 against the spread last year.
The Pelicans played 51 games last year (62.2% of chances) in which the teams combined to score more than 235.5 points.
Pelicans games in 2023 averaged an over/under of 241.3 points, 5.8 more than the point total in this matchup.
Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | 18.4 | 8.1 | 2.1 | 1.0/1.1 |
| Lauri Markkanen | 19.3 | 6.1 | 1.6 | 0.8/0.4 |
| Zion Williams | 24.3 | 7.5 | 5.0 | 1.3/1.0 |
| Trey Murphy III | 22.1 | 5.2 | 3.7 | 1.1/0.7 |
Teams Preview
Utah Jazz Preview
The Jazz are 5th in the North-West division and 15th in the Western Conference.
The record of the Jazz in the 2024-25 NBA season is 15-44.In their recent matchup against the Timberwolves, they won by 1 point(117-116). Walker Kessler had a go-ahead dunk with 9.7 seconds left to help the Jazz beat the Timberwolves.John Collins scored a season-high 29 points and 12 rebounds for Utah, Brice Sensabaugh added 17 points and Isaih Collier had a career-high 14 assists.Kessler’s game-winner was the lone basket for Utah over the final 4:23.
For the upcoming match against the New Orleans Pelicans,The Jazz aim to limit the impact of the Jazz star duo by using versatile defenders like Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler.Double-teams and aggressive close-outs are employed to disrupt their shooting and penetration.With a strong interior presence led by Kessler, the Jazz focus on preventing easy drives and controlling the rebounding battle.Markkanen is central to the Jazz offense.They use him in various roles, including as a pick-and-pop shooter and in isolation, to exploit mismatches against the Pelicans defenders.His ability to stretch the floor can open up lanes for other players.With Walker Kessler anchoring the defense and providing rim protection, the Jazz aim to deter drives from Pelicans players like Dejounte Murray and CJ McCollum.Offensively, they leverage Kessler for rebounds and putbacks to secure second-chance points.
The Jazz on average score 112.3 points per game ,they score 45.9% from the field and are ranked 18th in the league and 35.6% from the arc and are ranked 17th in the league. Rebounds Per Game:- 45.7 rebounds and are ranked 5th in the league.
Injuries:-Jordan Clarkson:OUT(foot), John Collins:OUT(hip)
New Orleans Pelicans Preview
The Pelicans are 5th in the South-West division and 14th in the Western Conference.
The record of the Pelicans in the 2024-25 NBA season is 16-44.In their recent matchup against the Suns,they lost by 17 points(108-125).Rookie Yves Missi matched his season high with 24 points for New Orleans. Jordan Hawkins also scored 24 for the Pelicans.Olynyk finished with 11 points and Brown had 10. Antonio Reeves (11 points) and Trey Murphy III (10) also were in double figures for New Orleans.
For the upcoming match against the Utah Jazz,the Pelicans focuses on exploiting their strengths in interior scoring.The Pelicans effectively push the pace, scoring frequently in transition.They heavily rely on efficient long-range shooting.With strong rebounders and interior scorers, the Pelicans also excel in controlling the boards and scoring inside, as shown by their significant rebounding advantage in most games.The Pelicans focus on disrupting the Jazz offensive flow with tight defense, forcing turnovers, and limiting high-quality shots. Their defense often translates into fast-break opportunities.
The Pelicans on average score 110.7 points per game they score 44.9% from the field and are ranked 24th in the league and 34.8% from the arc are ranked 22nd in the league. Rebounds Per Game:- 43.6 rebounds and are ranked 23rd in the league.
Injuries:-Dejounte Murray:OUT(Achilies)
Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Johnny Juazng |
| SG | Collin Sexton |
| SF | John Collins |
| PF | Isaiah Collier |
| C | Walker Kessler |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | CJ McCollum |
| SG | Dejounte Murray |
| SF | Trey Murphy III |
| PF | Zion Williamson |
| C | Yves Missi |
UTAH JAZZ vs NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
Winning PredictionWe back the New Orleans Pelicans to win.The Pelicans are favored in a matchup against the Utah Jazz due to their superior roster depth, consistent offensive firepower, and the leadership of stars like CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray.The Jazz, while featuring promising talent like Lauri Markkanen and John Collins, have struggled with consistency on both ends of the court. For the Jazz to pull off an upset, they’ll need exceptional performances from their core players and improved defensive execution. The Pelicans are likely to control the pace and leverage their scoring efficiency.
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