Our model projects New Orleans Pelicans 120, Utah Jazz 114, with the Pelicans favored in this NBA matchup.
The combined 234.3-point projection runs above the NBA’s 229.1 combined-points average. Pelicans score 116.6 a game and concede 117.9; Jazz score 114.1 and concede 116.1.
Pelicans sit 14th in the NBA standings, Jazz sit 13th. Tip-off at Smoothie King Center. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.
Model projection.
Built from NBA 2026-2027 season data: scoring rate, opponent defence, head-to-head record. Win probability is the chance to win the game, not to cover the margin. 18+, gamble responsibly.
New Orleans Pelicans Utah Jazz2026-2027 season to 2026-10-30. PPG = points per game.
The model line: Pelicans by 6.1, total 234.3.
Pelicans at home: 1–1 SU, 116.6 PPG. Jazz on the road: 2–1 SU, 114.1 PPG.
New Orleans Pelicans lead 6-1 across the last 7 meetings on record. Most recent: Utah Jazz won 120-119 on 24 Oct 2026.
| # | Team | W | L | PF | PA | Last 5 (most recent first) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | New Orleans PelicansPelicans |
0 | 4 | 465 | 488 | WLLLL |
| 13 | Utah JazzJazz |
1 | 4 | 562 | 601 | LLLWL |
Current season as available on the live data feed.
The Hawks recovered from Cleveland's fast start, the Pelicans found their first win through Jeremiah Fears, and Memphis closed a 5-0 start in Portland.
Stephen Curry scored 44 in the Warriors' win, Nikola Jokić reached 200 career triple-doubles, and Houston and Philadelphia found different ways to close on the road.