New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, February 28, 2026
Use Code WWWC New Orleans (18-42) will be going for their third consecutive road win when they visit Delta Center on Saturday night to face Utah (18-41) in the second game of their two-game series at 9:30 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Pelicans vs. Jazz prediction. Get our top NBA predictions and increase your bankroll!
The Pelicans are coming off a 129-118 win over the Jazz as 6.5-point favorites.
Pelicans Going For Fourth Consecutive Win
The Pelicans followed up their two-game losing streak with three straight wins They will try to keep the momentum going and pick up their fourth straight win when they play on Saturday.
New Orleans averages 115.1 points per game. They’ve made 46.3 percent of their field goals and 35 percent of their three-pointers.
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Trey Murphy III leads the Pelicans with 22.1 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Zion Williamson averages 21.9 points and six rebounds per game, while Saddiq Bey averages 17.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.
New Orleans is giving up 120.5 points per game. Opponents have made 48 percent of their field goals and 35 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Injuries: Trey Murphy III (Shoulder) has been ruled out of this game.
Jazz Trying To Snap Four-Game Losing Streak
The Jazz followed up their two-game winning streak with four straight losses. They will try to put an end to their streak and pick up their third win in their last seven games when they play on Saturday.
Utah averages 118 points per game. They’ve made 47 percent of their field goals and 35 percent of their three-pointers.
Lauri Markkanen leads the Jazz with 26.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. Keyonte George averages 23.8 points and 6.5 assists per game, while Walker Kessler averages 14.4 points and 10.8 rebounds per game.
Utah is giving up 125.8 points per game. Opponents have made 49 percent of their field goals and 37 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Injuries: Lauri Markkanen (Hip) is questionable for this game.
Pelicans vs. Jazz Picks
Point Spread Pick for Pelicans vs. Jazz
- New Orleans Pelicans to cover. (4 Units)
The Pelicans have the edge here because they’re playing well offensively, scoring more than 120 points in their last three games, while making over 48 percent of their shots. They also did a better job at the charity stripe, making over 79 percent of their free throws during that span, while the Jazz barely made over 70 percent of theirs. Their ball movement has been very good, and they’re rebounding the ball well, grabbing more than 14 offensive rebounds per game in their last three games, which will give them more scoring chances. They also do a good job of protecting the ball on the road, and won’t give up many easy-scoring chances. The Jazz have one of the worst defenses in the league, and they’re giving up more than 125 points per game at home, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Pelicans. Take New Orleans to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Pelicans vs. Jazz
- Over (4 Units)
The Pelicans average 115.1 points per game. They play at the 11th-fastest pace in the league, averaging 104.7 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 128 points per game at home. The Jazz average 118 points per game. They play at the second-fastest pace in the league, averaging 106.6 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 120 points per game on the road. Expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total. The Jazz and Pelicans played over the total in their last five meetings.
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