New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz Prediction – 3/2/2025

On March 2, 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans will face off against the Utah Jazz in a Sunday Night showdown at the Delta Center, starting at 8:00 PM ET. Both teams are struggling this season, with the Pelicans holding a record of 16-44 and the Jazz at 15-44. Despite their poor performances, the Pelicans enter this matchup as significant favorites, with a spread set at Pelicans -7.0.

The Pelicans' Moneyline is currently -275, giving them an implied win probability of 71%. In contrast, the Jazz are sitting at +230 on the Moneyline, which translates to an implied win probability of 29%. Recent form suggests that the Pelicans have lost 37 of their last 50 games, while the Jazz have mirrored that performance with the same record in their last 50 games.

In their last outing, the Pelicans suffered a defeat against the Phoenix Suns, falling 125-108. Conversely, the Jazz pulled off an upset victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, winning 117-116 as 4.0-point underdogs, despite only having a 39% chance of winning that game according to the odds.

For bettors looking at player props, Isaiah Collier's Points and Assists market is generating interest, having been the most popular betting option. The prop total opened at Under 23.5 Points and Assists (-120) but has since moved to Under 22.5 (-110), indicating sharp action on the Under. With both teams struggling, this matchup could be a pivotal moment for either side to find some momentum as the season progresses.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz Prediction

Predicted Final Score: New Orleans Pelicans 123.29 vs Utah Jazz 108.17

New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz Win Probabilities

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