The Utah Jazz (10-11) meet the New Orleans Pelicans (11-10) at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, December 1, 2017.
New Orleans Pelicans at Utah Jazz Betting Prediction
The Pelicans are hoping for a better outcome after their 120-102 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in their last game. Minnesota’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over New Orleans. The Timberwolves had a rate of 0.210 (below their season average of 0.233), while the Pelicans posted a mark of 0.119 (below their season average of 0.197). New Orleans’ DeMarcus Cousins put together a good game, putting up 17 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
In the Jazz’s last matchup, they dismantled the Denver Nuggets, 106-77. Utah’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Denver. The Jazz had a rate of 10.8 (better than their season average of 14.1), while the Nuggets posted a mark of 16.7. Derrick Favors was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points on 12-for-16 shooting.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of New Orleans. New Orleans ranks 24th in the league in ball protection (turnover percentage of 15.7 percent), while the disruptive defense of Utah forces the second-most turnovers in the NBA (17.4 percent).
New Orleans holds records of 11-10 straight up (SU) and 12-9 against the spread (ATS). Games including the Pelicans have a slight tendency to go under the total (52.4 percent).
Meanwhile, Utah is 10-11 SU and 11-10 ATS. Coinciding with New Orleans, games involving the Jazz have a slight tendency to finish under the total (52.4 percent).
After the Jazz won all three matchups against the Pelicans last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Utah won 108-100. Utah out-rebounded New Orleans. The Jazz had 11 offensive rebounds and 49 total rebounds, while the Pelicans had five and 37, respectively.
New Orleans Pelicans at Utah Jazz Betting Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Jazz, ATS Winner – Jazz, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
New Orleans is 7-4 ATS on the road with 6 unders and 5 overs.
At home, Utah is 9-4 ATS with 8 unders and 5 overs.
New Orleans is 4-0 when they allow below 100 points, while Utah is 7-2.
When reaching 100 points, the Pelicans are 9-5 and the Jazz are 8-4.
New Orleans ranks second in points in the paint per game (52.0) while Utah ranks 27th (39.2).
The Jazz rank second in steals per game (9.6) while the Pelicans rank 25th in steals allowed per game (8.9).
Utah ranks third in fast break points allowed per game (8.0) while New Orleans ranks 26th (13.0).
The Jazz average 20.3 points off turnovers per game, which ranks second in the league. The Pelicans rank 24th in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.5).
New Orleans ranks second in assists per game (26.0) while Utah ranks 21st (21.0).
The Jazz rank fifth in three pointers allowed per game (26.3) while the Pelicans rank 22nd (30.6).
Utah ranks fifth in blocks per game (5.7) while New Orleans ranks 18th (4.4).
The Pelicans rank 15th in rebounds per game (43.5) while the Jazz rank 26th (40.3).
New Orleans ranks 10th in second chance points per game (13.0) while Utah ranks 11th in second chance points allowed per game (11.1).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, New Orleans is 3-2 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
Utah is 4-1 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
The Pelicans have outscored opponents by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. On the season, New Orleans has been defeated by an average of 1.0 point.
During their last five games, the Jazz have scored an average of 109.6 points per game (8.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 91.4 points per game (7.9 below their season average).
