New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz, Picks and Prediction, Thursday, February 26, 2026
Use Code WWWC New Orleans (17-42) will be going for their second consecutive road win when they visit Delta Center on Thursday night to face Utah (18-40) at 9 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Pelicans vs. Jazz prediction. Need some winners in the NBA? Check out our NBA Free picks and beat the books!
The Pelicans are coming off a 113-109 win over Golden State as 1.5-point underdogs. The Jazz are coming off a 125-105 loss to Houston as 13.5-point underdogs.
Utah is 8-2 in its last 10 games against New Orleans.
Pelicans Going For Third Consecutive Win
The Pelicans followed up their two-game losing streak with two straight wins, giving them four wins in their last six games. They will try to keep the momentum going and pick up their third straight win when they play on Thursday.
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New Orleans averages 114.8 points per game. They’ve made 46 percent of their field goals and 34.5 percent of their three-pointers.
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 16.8 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), Yves Missi (Calf), and Micah Peavy (Toe) have been ruled out of this game.
Jazz Trying To Snap Three-Game Losing Streak
The Jazz followed up their two-game winning streak with three straight losses. They will try to snap their losing streak and pick up their second win in their last three home games when they play on Thursday.
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 rebounds per game, while Jaren Jackson Jr. averages 22.3 points and 4.3 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: Jaren Jackson Jr. (Knee), Walker Kessler (Shoulder), Keyonte George (Ankle), and Jusuf Nurkic (Nose) have been ruled out of 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 119 points per game in their last three games, while making 49 percent of their shots. They’ve also done a better job at the charity stripe, making 74 percent of their free throws during that span. They rebound the ball well and grabbed more than 13 offensive rebounds per game in their last three games, which will give them more second-chance scoring chances. They also do a good job of protecting the ball on the road. The Jazz have one of the worst defenses in the league, and they play worse at home, where they’re giving up 128 points per game, 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 (5 Units)
The Pelicans played over the total in three of their last four games, while the Jazz played over the total in two of their last three games. New Orleans averages 114.8 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 120.1 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 four meetings.
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