Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview, Odds and Pick

The visiting New Orleans Pelicans hope to send their betting backers to the pay window to collect on their successful pick on Friday as they look to cover the point spread at Vivint Smart Home Arena against the Utah Jazz.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 112-99 victory for the Jazz. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Utah Jazz are 11-11 so far on the NBA season, and 12-10 ATS vs the spread betting line. The New Orleans Pelicans, meanwhile, are 11-10 and 12-9 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Utah go 10-11-1 and the Pelicans go 10-11 on the total. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Utah vs New Orleans injuries news.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the Utah Jazz rated this week at No. 7 and the New Orleans Pelicans sitting at No. 19.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Utah's No. 25-ranked offense averaging 101.52 PPG, against a New Orleans Pelicans defense that ranks No. 27 at 108.9 PPG. The Utah Jazz field goal percentage has averaged 44.41% so far, less than the New Orleans Pelicans shooters have achieved on the year, 47.87% per game.